The Ex Pistols Formed In 1979 By Dave Goodman Were The First 'tribute' To The Sex Pistols After They Had Split. The Band Itself Didn't Have A Solid Lineup Until 1988 Prior To That Consisting Of Various Session Musicians And Occasionally Input From The Sex Pistols Themselves Minus Of Course John Lydon . The Band Caused A Lot Of Confusion To Fans At The Time Due To The Sound-A-Like Music And Misleading Artwork That Led People To Believe They Were Actually New Or Lost Sex Pistols Recordings.