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Sex Pistols punk anthem 'God Save The Queen' to be re-released for Platinum Jubilee

The Sex Pistols are re-releasing their once-banned punk rock anthem 'God Save The Queen' to mark the monarch's upcoming Platinum Jubilee.

The English punk rock band first released their anti-authoritarian hit 45 years ago in 1977 to mark the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Wales Online reports. The song was banned by the BBC, but despite this, it reached number two in the UK singles charts.

It is the only time in chart history that a track was listed with a blank title to avoid offence. The band later promoted the record on their own Jubilee boat trip along the Thames, which ended in their arrest.

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