Well this one has put the cat amongst the pigeons as they say. For me, who is neither deeply passionate about the sanctity of original line ups... (how the hell can I be) or the Pistols really I am a bystander to the argument. But I like seeing opinions expressed nevertheless.
I will never argue against bands playing benefits for smaller, independent venues... all power to the Pistol Three on that score. I do not know the history behind Bush Hall as I have only been there once, but it disgusts me that indie venues are constantly under threat of closure, if not from the machinations of property developers then the selfish actions of stupid people who, having moved close to an iconic venue do their damnedest to get a closure order imposed on it!
I was not fussed with attempting to buy a ticket (I thought it would be impossible and it proved to largely be the case from posts that I have read), but I am sure that those that are going will have a great night... Cook, Jones and Matlock make a pretty powerful trio in their own right.
What is upsetting is that there seems to be little improvement when it comes to secondary ticket sales... surely a downside of the AI revolution.
And... no word from Mr Lydon yet. Perhaps the response is being drafted by his lawyers as I write this!
