About The Screen on the Green

Today a cinema in Islington. Back in August 1976 the place where a legendary The Sex Pistols show took place.

On Sunday, 29 August 1976, The Clash supported The Sex Pistols in a showcase event organised by Malcolm MacLaren. This was notable for many reasons. First, it was the The Clash's third gig ever and the first ever to be recorded. Second, this is the earliest known recorded performance and a rare recording of The Sex Pistols with Glen Matlock. Have a look at the setlist of the evening here.

The Screen On The Green was also the location for the first performance of Sid Vicious with The Sex Pistols, on 3 April 1977, following the dismissal of Matlock from the band.