British punk rock band the Sex Pistols are seen in 1977. From left to right: Paul Cook, Sid Vicious, Johnny Rotten and Steve Jones.

How Steve Jones Survived The Sex Pistols

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jan 16, 2017

Steve Jones joins us to discuss his new book, Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol. Recognized as a punk pioneer, Jones, a guitarist and songwriter, looks back on his childhood and his like as a Sex Pistol. The book's release will coincide with the 40th anniversary of the band's platinum debut album, Never Mind the Bollocks, released in 1977.

Jones will be at Book Revue at 313 New York Avenue in Huntington, New York at 7:00pm tonight. For more information, click here.

Jones will be at Bookends at 211 E Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood, New Jersey on Thursday, January 19th at 6:00pm. For more information, click here.

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