{"product_id":"9781788709477-triggers-a-life-in-music","title":"Triggers: A Life in Music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Waterstones Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Glen Matlock - singer, songwriter, bassist, natural storyteller and a damn fine bloke. It is no surprise \u003ci\u003eTriggers\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant journey' DEBBIE HARRY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A page turner filled with colourful, illuminating tales' \u003ci\u003eMOJO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The clearest view yet of punk' \u003ci\u003eLOUDER THAN WAR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fascinating new book charting the life and career of Sex Pistols legend Glen Matlock through the lens of his most formative songs - from the ones that influenced him as a child to the ones he wrote and played on as a star.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharing insider tales of the Sex Pistols' earliest gigs and stormiest reunions, as well as their most idiosyncratic inter-band dynamics, \u003ci\u003eTriggers\u003c\/i\u003e offers a vivid insight into the ultimate icons of punk. Yet, having performed and recorded with so many musical luminaries over the decades, Glen also reflects on his time with the likes of Iggy Pop, David Bowie, the Faces, Blondie, Primal Scream and many more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the story of an outspoken, uncompromising man and remarkable, game-changing musician.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlen Matlock is the legendary former bass player and songwriter in the Sex Pistols. He is credited with co-writing ten of the twelve tracks on their sole studio album, \u003ci\u003eNever Mind the Bollocks.\u003c\/i\u003e He left the band in 1977 and formed the Rich Kids with Midge Ure, enjoying chart success with their 1978 'Rich Kids' single.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatlock has been involved in all three subsequent Sex Pistols reunions tours, the last of which took place in 2007 before relations with singer John Lydon once again broke down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2023, Matlock will release his sixth solo album, \u003ci\u003eConsequences Coming\u003c\/i\u003e, and joins Blondie on their forthcoming album and tour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Grocer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46445381583067,"sku":"9781788709477","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/4e0ef11de8d2486b92d3c1222ca5111b.png?v=1737597186","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781788709477-triggers-a-life-in-music","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}