Again, several 'phone calls are needed to get work restarted. 19th May Thames Television refuses to air an advert for 'God Save The Queen' during a break in the 'Bill Grundy Show' moments before the show goes on air. May The Sex Pistols book the Marquee Club to film a live promo for the new single for use by 'Top Of The Pops'. After yet another protest at Virgin's pressing plant, 'God Save The Queen' is officially released in a celebratory pic sleeve and the hype of Virgin's biggest ad campaign ever. Young John isn't best pleased.
Most stations even refuse the advert for the single.
7th June Virgin Records and The Sex Pistols decide to invite some chums to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee during an evening sail down the Thames in a boat called 'Queen Elizabeth'. For the full story on the trip follow this link. Despite being unable to hear the single on daytime radio, 'God Save The Queen' reaches the number one slot. Johnny has his arm slashed open and suffers tendon damage. June Another case of Pistol bashing, this time during a Pirate's gig at Dingwalls.