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Which band did McLaren advise before managing the Sex Pistols?

  • New York Dolls

  • The Clash

  • Blondie

  • The Who

Answer

The New York Dolls, an American proto-punk band formed in 1971, had Malcolm McLaren as their road manager before he gained prominence for managing the Sex Pistols. McLaren's association with the New York Dolls provided him with valuable experience in the music industry and shaped his understanding of the punk movement, which he later applied during his time with the Sex Pistols.
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