This may be Steve Jones' version of things, but apart from a potential exaggeration of his role, it all looks and feels right. The clothes, the vibe, the sense of time and place are all in place. Too often, punk comes across as a cartoon when dramatised, but this feels real. The characters are believable and the background to iconic events adds to the story. It doesn't fall into the trap of trying to fit in everything, thus the SPOTS tour is only partially dealt with. Equally the famous Manchester lesser free trade hall gig is left out. This avoids introducing extraneous characters who later became famous themselves. Better not to mix stories or risk credibility with a widened cast.
The mixture of myth and truth here is convincing and compelling.
The mixture of myth and truth here is convincing and compelling.
