News (Press, 1 December 1977)

On 1 December 1977, three magistrates in Nottingham made a landmark ruling regarding the album cover of the Sex Pistols’ album "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols." Despite the album's title, which features the word “Bollocks,” the magistrates determined that the record sleeve was not indecent. This came in the context of advertisements for the album being banned by British radio and television companies, even though the album had reached No. 1 in the charts and sold over 200,000 copies. In a related test case, Christopher Seale, a record-shop manager, was acquitted on four counts under the 88-year-old Indecent Advertisements Act. Separately, rock musician Alice Cooper, known for his wild lifestyle and heavy drinking, has voluntarily checked himself into a hospital in the eastern United States to seek treatment for alcoholism. The 33-year-old Cooper, who is the son of a preacher, had previously attempted to address his drinking problem through private therapy with psychiatrist Dr Eugene Landy, but was unsuccessful according to a statement from his publicist. Dr Landy is well-known for his aggressive treatment methods, notably with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. In legal matters, an inquest into the death of rock star Marc Bolan revealed that police are recommending the prosecution of Gloria Jones, the singer driving the car when the accident occurred. Inspector William Wilson stated that she could be charged with driving while unfit due to alcohol and possibly having an excess blood alcohol level. The inquest jury concluded that Bolan's death at the age of 29 was accidental, noting that the car had a wobbly front wheel prior to the crash. In the world of music, following a visit to the White House, jazz musician Chick Corea dismissed the notion of being awed by President Jimmy Carter, saying the last person to inspire such feelings was Miles Davis. Olivia Records, an all-women record label, has made headlines by releasing "Lesbian Concentrate: A Lesbianthology of Songs and Poems." This album features titles such as “For Straight Folks Who Don’t Mind Gays But Wish They Weren’t So Blatant” and “Ode To A Gym Teacher,” which includes the poignant line about a teacher being a “player on the ballfield of my heart.” Finally, the comedic duo Derek and Clive, consisting of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, are set to release a new album titled "Come Again" under Virgin Records. Their first album stirred up considerable controversy, and their upcoming effort is said to surpass it in terms of lacking social value, focusing on themes of cancer and risqué topics.

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