British Punk Scene (1976–1979)

1. Rock Against Racism links punk with anti-racism

   Jan 1, 1976Labels: Rock Against, punk-reggae gigs

   • RAR

2. Sniffin’ Glue launches UK punk DIY press

   Jul 13, 1976Labels: Sniffin' Glue, Mark Perry

   • Sniffin Glue
   • Record Collector

3. 100 Club Punk Special showcases the new scene

   Sep 20, 1976Labels: 100 Club, London venue

   • 100 Club

4. Sex Pistols sign a major-label deal

   Oct 8, 1976Labels: Sex Pistols, EMI

   • Sex Pistols

5. The Damned release “New Rose” single

   Oct 22, 1976Labels: The Damned, Stiff Records

   • New Rose

6. Sex Pistols release “Anarchy in the U.K.”

   Nov 26, 1976Labels: Sex Pistols, Anarchy in

   • Anarchy
   • Sex Pistols

7. BBC program sparks Sex Pistols media scandal

   Dec 1, 1976Labels: Sex Pistols, Bill Grundy

   • Sex Pistols

8. Crass forms, pointing toward anarcho-punk

   Jan 1, 1977Labels: Crass, Dial House

   • Crass

9. Sex Pistols dropped by EMI

   Jan 6, 1977Labels: Sex Pistols, EMI

   • Bollocks

10. Buzzcocks release DIY “Spiral Scratch” EP

    Jan 28, 1977Labels: Buzzcocks, New Hormones

    • Spiral Scratch

11. The Clash release debut single “White Riot”

    Mar 18, 1977Labels: The Clash, White Riot

    • White Riot
    • Clash Discog

12. Sex Pistols release “God Save the Queen”

    May 27, 1977Labels: Sex Pistols, God Save

    • God Save
    • HISTORY

13. “Pretty Vacant” becomes a mainstream chart hit

    Jul 1, 1977Labels: Sex Pistols, Pretty Vacant

    • Pretty Vacant

14. Sex Pistols release “Holidays in the Sun”

    Oct 14, 1977Labels: Sex Pistols, Holidays in

    • Holidays

15. Sex Pistols release “Never Mind the Bollocks” album

    Oct 28, 1977Labels: Sex Pistols, Never Mind

    • Bollocks
    • Pistols Official

16. The Clash expand punk’s range with “London Calling”

    Dec 14, 1979Labels: The Clash, London Calling

    • London Calling