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My Take
Glen Matlock is, to me, the unsung architect of punk. Being credited on ten of the twelve songs on Never Mind the Bollocks despite leaving early is an extraordinary footnote that should really be a headline. While Rotten and Vicious soaked up the mythology, Matlock supplied the actual songcraft, the melodic sense that made the Sex Pistols' chaos stick. His art-school background hints at the intelligence underneath the noise, and I think that tension between melody and rebellion is what makes their music endure. I find quiet, foundational figures like him far more interesting than the loudest person in the room.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Glen Matlock
- Name (Japanese)
- グレン・マトロック
- Reading
- ぐれん・まとろっく
- Born
- August 27, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bassist / singer / songwriter / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Glen Matlock born?
Born August 27, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Glen Matlock from?
Glen Matlock is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Glen Matlock do?
Glen Matlock works as bassist, singer, songwriter, composer, musician.
How tall is Glen Matlock?
Glen Matlock is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.