The Sex Pistols' genre was PUNK, a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the mid-1970s. PUNK is characterized by its fast tempos, distorted electric guitars, and aggressive lyrics. It often incorporates elements of other genres, such as reggae, ska, and dub. PUNK bands typically reject traditional musical structures and instead emphasize energy and individual expression. The Sex Pistols were one of the most influential PUNK bands of the 1970s, and their 1977 album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols is considered one of the most important albums in the history of PUNK music.