John Lydon praises the Manics

[Mr Richey]

Originally Posted by Hunter

I think it had far more to do with Sire (as well as the dysfunction of the band itself) than it ever had to do with the Sex Pistols.

In the long run? Absolutely. But the evidence is there to prove that around that particular time the Sex Pistols had a detrimental effect on the success of the Ramones.

EDIT: I apologise for having completely derailed this thread.