1976: The Arse End of Old Wave (the New Wave barely in sight)

Feels like any week now it ought to be kicking off in terms of Punk Fiftieth Anniversary coverage. Magazine retrospectives, TV programs, exhibitions, books, documentaries... But what will they pick as the commemorative fulcrum? The first, or the second, performance of the Sex Pistols at Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester? (The first is coming up very soon anniversary wise, just three days off,…