Glen Matlock

F54 brings Original Sex Pistols Bassist, Glen Matlock, along with support from Kathy Valentine, to Grimsby on Wednesday 27th November!

Wednesday 27th November 2024
Doors 7pm | Curfew 11pm
Ages 14+ (U18s to be accompanied)
Advance Tickets | £25 + Fees
The audience for this show will be standing

Glen Matlock is an English musician, best known as the original bassist for the punk rock band Sex Pistols. He was introduced to guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook while working at Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's boutique in London. Matlock is credited as a songwriter on 10 of the 12 tracks on the Sex Pistols' only album, Never Mind the Bollocks.

Matlock left the band in February 1977. Despite reports that he was "thrown out" for liking the Beatles, he has stated he left voluntarily due to internal tensions and manager Malcolm McLaren's provocations. Jones later admitted that his departure was a mistake and speculated that the band could have produced more albums if he had stayed.

After the Sex Pistols, Matlock formed the Rich Kids with Midge Ure, Steve New, and Rusty Egan, releasing three singles and an album, Ghosts of Princes in Towers. He also played with Sid Vicious in the Vicious White Kids for a one-off benefit performance. Matlock later formed the Spectres and Hot Club, and toured with Iggy Pop, co-writing material for Pop's album Soldier.

Joining Glen on tour is working musician and songwriter Kathy Valentine. Notable achievements in her music career include being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the trail-blazing band The Go-Go’s and co-writing their US top 10 hit singles “Vacation” and “Head Over Heels.”

Advance Tickets are now on sale, priced at £25 + fees. The age requirement for this event is 14 plus (U18s to be accompanied).

Our ticket sales are handled by Seetickets.com. Seetickets’ policy is that all tickets are non-refundable unless, during the checkout process, you pay extra to protect your tickets. In this event, you may be able to claim a refund from Seetickets, if your reason for cancellation is covered by their terms and conditions. Docks Academy is unable to process refunds in all circumstances. Please note this event is for people aged 14 and over. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone aged under 14 will be refused admission and no refunds will be issued for tickets purchased for under 14s, whether or not ticket protection has been paid for.

Accessibility:

Docks Academy has a wheelchair-accessible lift which provides access to the first floor. We are committed to making the venue accessible to everyone and we endeavour to accommodate all access requirements within the constraints of our historic building, and health and safety regulations. Please do contact us prior to your visit so we are aware of your access needs. Email tickets@docksacademy.com or phone 07733244110.