How the Sex Pistols sparked outrage in Britain BBC News

In the patriotic run-up to the 25th anniversary of QueenElizabeth Il's accession to the throne - the punk groupThe Sex Pistols released an incendiary single thatignited a firestorm of controversy and brought them overnight notoriety.

With its provocative title and lyrics that openlyattacked the UK establishment, during this week in1977 the Sex Pistols' God Save The Queen sparked outrage with its release.

Six months earlier, the BBC tried to get to the bottomof the chaotic youth movement that seemed to bechallenging the very foundations of British society.