Triggers: A Life in Music – Autobiography Book by Glen Matlock

An unfiltered journey through five decades of rebellion, riffs and rock history

Get the inside story of punk rock’s rise and legacy with Triggers: A Life in Music – Autobiography Book by Glen Matlock. This bold and brilliantly honest Glen Matlock autobiography traces the life and career of the original Sex Pistols bassist through the thirty songs that shaped him — from the formative records of his youth to the legendary punk anthems he helped create.

A must-read for fans of books about rock music, punk culture and music history, this compelling memoir offers a raw and reflective take on a genre-defining career. From chaotic tours to famous fallouts and unexpected collaborations, Triggers is as much a tale of rebellion as it is of reinvention.

A standout amongst our collection of books Triggers: A Life in Music is no ordinary Sex Pistols book. Structured around key songs, this memoir gives you a uniquely personal take on what it meant to live, create and survive as part of one of the most controversial bands in music history.

Key features include:

• Thirty song-based chapters, offering a soundtrack to Glen’s life from the 1960s to the present day

• Behind-the-scenes insights into the rise, fall and fiery reunions of the Sex Pistols

• Collaborations with icons including Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Blondie, The Faces and Primal Scream

• Cultural and political context from Britain’s two “winters of discontent”: 1976 and 2022

• Authentic punk voice – outspoken, uncompromising and always sharp-witted

Who Should Read Triggers: A Life in Music?

This book is perfect for:

• Fans of punk rock autobiographies and underground music scenes

• Lovers of Non Fiction Books

• Readers looking for Glen Matlock’s life story told in his own words

• Collectors of books about British rock music and counterculture

• Fans of the Sex Pistols, The Clash, and late 20th-century music history

• Gift buyers looking for something unique for the punk music lover in their life