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Malcolm McLaren: From the Forties to the Noughties

Malcolm McLaren: From the Forties to the Noughties: Episode 2

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BBC Radio 6 Music - Malcolm McLaren: From the Forties to the Noughties, Episode 2

Malcolm McLaren talks about the origins of rock 'n' roll and early blues.

Godfather of punk Malcolm McLaren puts his musical life into context, talking about the origins of rock 'n' roll and early blues.

Following the death of Malcolm McLaren the Godfather of Punk puts his musical life into context. He talks about the origins of Rock n Roll - in particular the early blues - John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson. The look of music and the sound of fashion. Sid Vicious dressing like Eddie Cochran and losing his virginity to Nancy Spungen
The first record he bought - Twist and Shout. The Pierre Cardin Beatles suits and Malcom having to give John Lennon one of his own silk suits.

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