sex pistols are a boy band?
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Sex Pistols and The Clash were boy bands. The N*Sync and Backstreet Boys of their day. This title is a bit off since people aren't really arguing over the Pistols, they're arguing over the Clash, since there's basically no evidence to show that the Clash were purposefully made for marketing, unlike the Pistols.
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AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band from Sydney. Formed in November 1973, the group originally consisted of vocalist Dave Evans, lead guitarist Angus Young, rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young (his older brother), bassist Larry Van Kriedt and drummer Colin Burgess.
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The Bee Gees, English-Australian pop-rock band that embodied the disco era of the late 1970s.
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The Pogues. ... The Pogues were an English Celtic punk band fronted by Shane MacGowan and others, founded in Kings Cross, London in 1982, as "Pogue Mahone" – the anglicisation of the Irish Gaelic póg mo thóin, meaning "kiss my arse".
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Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston in 1970. The group consists of Steven Tyler (lead vocals), Joe Perry (guitar, vocals), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whitford (guitar).
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Tears for Fears are an English pop rock band formed in Bath, England, in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.
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The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their original line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon.
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The Kinks are an English rock band from Muswell Hill, London. Formed in January 1964, the group originally included lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Ray Davies, lead guitarist and second vocalist Dave Davies (Ray's younger brother), bassist and backing vocalist Pete Quaife, and drummer Mick Avory.
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Musical style, legacy and influence. The Clash are mainly described as a punk rock band. ... With their album London Calling, the band expanded their breadth of musical styles in the first double album of the "post-punk" period. The Clash's music has also been described as experimental rock and new wave.
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Pop boyband One Direction (1D) was formed by music mogul Simon Cowell in 2010 during an episode of the British singing competition series "The X Factor." Consisting of Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles, One Direction came in third place during their season of the show.
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Mumford & Sons. Mumford & Sons are a British folk rock band formed in London in 2007. The band consists of Marcus Mumford (lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, piano), Winston Marshall (vocals, electric guitar, banjo) and Ted Dwane (vocals, bass guitar, double bass).
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Red Hot Chili Peppers (commonly abbreviated as RHCP) are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk, punk rock and psychedelic rock. The band consists of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante, bassist Flea, and drummer Chad Smith.
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Live reviews Two albums in, The Delta Riggs have the sound of The Clash / The Jam / Sex Pistols all mixed into one, creating a very British Punk sound, despite hailing from Melbourne, Australia.
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The Cure are an English alternative rock band from Crawley. Formed in May 1978, the group originally consisted of vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist Robert Smith, bassist Michael Dempsey and drummer Lol Tolhurst.
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Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. The group was founded by bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee, lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil. Mötley Crüe has sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
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Mumford & Sons are a British folk rock band formed in London in 2007. The band consists of Marcus Mumford (lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, piano), Winston Marshall (vocals, electric guitar, banjo) and Ted Dwane (vocals, bass guitar, double bass).
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The boys revealed to Alan Carr during an interview that same year that they had decided to break up to ensure they went out "on top". They officially split on December 22, 2018 following the final gig of their Goodbye Tour at London's O2 Arena.