Fans Can’t Believe Steve Jones Farted to Test Lisa Marie Presley’s Coolness
Let’s unpack this delightful little anecdote from the realm of rock and roll where gas, quite literally, reigns supreme. In a recent tête-à-tête with The Guardian, Steve Jones, the legendary guitarist of the Sex Pistols, revealed that he once let one rip in front of none other than Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of the King himself, Elvis. Now, if that’s not a power move, I don’t know what is. Jones, aged 69, claims that his flatulence was a litmus test for coolness, asserting that one can gauge a person’s character by their reaction to unexpected bodily functions.
Picture this: Jones sauntering into a Starbucks, the aroma of fresh coffee mingling with the aftermath of his impromptu act. According to him, Presley’s face was a study in disgust, and he simply continued on his merry way. One can’t help but think that if the daughter of the King can’t handle a little gas, then who among us can? It’s an outright lesson in the art of rock and roll nonchalance—a veritable rite of passage, if you will.
But wait, there’s more! The conversation didn’t stop at flatulence. Jones also addressed some juicy rumors about his past mischief during the glam rock era, specifically a little escapade involving David Bowie. In a candid revelation, he confirmed that he did, in fact, swipe some of Bowie’s equipment during the Ziggy Stardust shows at Hammersmith Odeon. While some might call it theft, Jones, perhaps channeling his inner Robin Hood, insists it was merely a late-night adventure. He described tiptoeing across the stage like a phantom, pilfering cymbals and amplifiers, with Bowie’s lipstick-marked microphone being a highlight of his haul.
When pressed about whether he ever confessed to Bowie, Jones admitted that the two had a chuckle over it during a phone call—because what’s life without a good laugh over past antics? In a fit of guilt, he later made amends with Woody Woodmansey, the drummer from Bowie’s band, by handing over $300—an act of restitution that surely didn’t break the bank for a punk rock icon.
As the Sex Pistols gear up for their upcoming North American tour, kicking off in September, one can only hope that Jones continues to embrace his mischievous spirit. With a blend of music and mayhem, he reminds us that rock and roll is as much about the stories as it is about the melodies. So, let this be a lesson: whether it’s a fart or a stolen microphone, it’s all part of the punk rock legacy. Class dismissed. Try not to let this newfound wisdom go to waste.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and The Guardian, New York Post
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