John Lydon

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John Lydon Biography

I don't listen to music. I hate all music. - Johnny Lydon

John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten (a nickname coming from the state of his teeth), was born January 31, 1956, Finsbury Park, London—although according to his autobiography this cannot be confirmed as his birth certificate was lost. He was the iconoclastic lead singer of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL). With his leering, swaggering and sarcastic manner he laid down a new template for rebellious youth and band frontmen that continues to be imitated today.

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John Lydon Threatens Lawsuit Over Pil Album

31st January 2012

Punk icon John Lydon has reportedly threatened to launch legal action against his former Public....

John Lydon Attacks Tv Talent Shows

5th January 2012

Punk icon John Lydon has blamed TV talent shows for the fact his reunited Public Image Ltd. have....

Steve Jones Lydon Was Right To Boycott Sex Pistols Hall Of Fame Induction Gala

2nd January 2012

Rocker Steve Jones is convinced his Sex Pistols bandmate Johnny Rotten made the right choice to....

Noel Says Liam Bullied Beady Eye Into Creation

28th November 2011

Noel Gallagher claims his brother Liam "bullied" the rest of Oasis into starting Beady Eye with....

The Things They Say 22379

24th July 2011

"I'm a hard worker so when I hear of bands cancelling gigs 'cause of a dicky (unwell) tummy,....

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John Lydon Film / Movie Reviews

The Independent2002, Review by RB

Remember that great Z-grade 1969 protest picture 'Brothers Divided,' about the conjoined twins ....

The Filth And The Fury2000, Review by MM

Good documentaries aren’t hard to find. Great documentaries are few and far between the cracks of ....

The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle1980, Review by KB

Malcolm McLaren is a dirty sot. He wants it that way, his public life – as far as he sees it – was ....

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26th June 2010   12:28

Miss Dunn (1)

Anger is an energy , silly boy

8th August 2006   14:07

dantownsend (5)

Are you interested in a Johnny Rotten detailed pen drawing on canvas email me for further info and pictures dantownsend_paintings@hotmail.co.uk bob dylan, elvis, ian curtis, beatles (revolver album style) and many more also paintings in pop art styles are also on offer including jimi hendrix, jonny rotten, anthony kiedis, dave grohl, greenday, dylan, and again many more.... email me dantownsend_paintings@hotmail.co.uk '''commision ideas welcome!''' you can choose the picture colour and size and i'll make it! thanks from dan. if you want to view the picture online now go to www.starving-artists.net then search for 'pistols' to view my jonny rotten canvas that is for sale, email if your interested

8th February 2006   15:23

atticdot (7)

John Lydon should surely have contacted Bob Geldolf with his greviences before denigrating this man in public. Bob is trying to do something good, why not help instead of wasting energy in anger.
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