CNN Showbiz — The relationship between rock stars and royalty has not always been a cosy one. Back in 1977, The Sex Pistols stuck a grubby finger up to the silver jubilee with a raucous barge party on The Thames. In 2012, a day after a flotilla of 1,000 boats took... more info

Guardian Music — Rebel sentiment was nowhere in evidence as rock's royal family of McCartney, Elton John and Stevie Wonder serenaded the Queen and it was left to Madness to save the dayIn recent weeks, it has been pointed out more than once that during the Queen's si... more info

Guardian Music — Poll: As the Queen celebrates her diamond jubilee, part of the country will be keener to commemorate the Sex Pistols' 'God Save the Queen', released at the height of the silver jubilee. What is more likely to bring out the patriot in you? more info

Guardian Music — A rare recording, from Barney Robert Masena AKA Boy (or Buya) Masaka. Under the shadow of apartheid, Boy Masaka gathered with various artists to produce pure afro funk during jive sessions throughout the 60s. The Boyoyo Boys, a mbaquanga (township ji... more info

Guardian Music — Coriolanus; W.E.; Iron Sky; Michael; Juan of the DeadDespite the universal saleability of all things Shakespeare, there's a good reason why film-makers have previously steered clear of his later historical tragedy about legendary Roman leader Caius M... more info

Guardian Music — Nostalgia alone can't explain its survival, 35 years on from its annus mirabilis in 1977On a broiling Sunday afternoon in Kennington Park, south London, a few dozen people are gathered under a large tree. A handful are playing boules and some line up... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up on the last seven days in the world of musicSixty years of No 1 singlesTo celebrate the 60th anniversary of the UK singles charts, Guardian writers and celebrities have picked their favourite tracks that made it to the coveted No 1 slot. Tak... more info

Guardian Music — The Sex Pistols led a series of blistering musical attacks on the monarchy. Why don't today's pop stars do the same? Have they gone soft? Or do they have more important targets?Overfamiliarity can erase certain qualities from even the greatest songs ... more info

Guardian Music — As the nation prepares to celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee, some will be marking another anniversary – 35 years since Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen was released. Here, five readers tell us their thoughts on the band's legacySonia Kilvington:... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Known best for his work as the snarling troublemaker Johnny Rotten in the Sex Pistols, John Lydon in 2009 reformed his post-Pistols experimental outfit Public Image Ltd. “Don’t call it a reunion,” Lydon says. “This is a continuation.” more info