Shortly after issuing a handwritten note insulting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its commercialism and lack of artistic pride, the Sex Pistols are selling their back catalog to Universal Music Publishing who will in turn sell the songs to advertisers. British Airways and Range Rover have already expressed interest in buying and talk has begun for inclusion on TV and film soundtracks.

To take the hypocritical edge off this transaction, the band has set parameters regarding the type of ads in which they’ll allow their work to be featured. This will include advertisements for luxury cars, mobile phones, MP3 players and ads that “focus on anti-establishment/punk ideals.”http://www.gigwise.com/news.asp?contentid=14201