Glen Matlock (London, 1956) is the original bassist of the Sex Pistols and one of the principal architects of British punk. He co-wrote ten of the twelve tracks on the band's sole studio album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, including 'Anarchy in the UK' and 'Pretty Vacant'. After leaving in 1977 he formed the Rich Kids, pursued a prolific solo career, and has since played with artists ranging from Iggy Pop to Blondie.
The documentary I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol, based on Matlock's eponymous 1990 memoir, was released digitally on May 26, 2026 via Apple TV and other streaming platforms.
The documentary I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol had its world premiere on February 10, 2025 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter - with Matlock, Steve Jones and Paul Cook - played their first-ever North American shows in autumn 2025.
Matlock released his sixth solo album Consequences Coming in April 2023 via Cooking Vinyl, with a pronounced political edge.
Matlock toured in 2022 and 2023 as a substitute bassist with Blondie and also performed on their new studio album.
