John Lydon

John Joseph Lydon (born 31 January 1956), also known by the former stage name
Johnny Rotten, is a singer-songwriter and television presenter, best known as
the lead singer of punk rock band the Sex Pistols from 1975 until 1978, and
again for various revivals during the 1990s and 2000s. He is the lead singer
of the post-punk band Public Image Ltd, which he founded and fronted ... read more

The John Lydon Podcast

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Released 13 June 2011 3.59pm — Comment on this

John Lydon: 'I'm prepared to endorse any hairspray or underarm deodorant' – a classic interview from the vaults

As Public Image Ltd complete their back catalogue reissue programme, we take another visit to Rock's Backpages – the world's leading archive of vintage rock journal...
Posted 17 January 12.14pm — Comment on this

The False Beards – review

Green Note, LondonAs debut performances go, this was a remarkably easygoing, adventurous and good-natured affair – but then Ben Mandelson and the music journalist I...
Posted 9 January 7.00pm — Comment on this

Noel Gallagher On Life, Liam And Everything

Looking all mean ‘n’ moody on the cover of the new Hot Press is Noel Gallagher who brings His High Flying Birds to the Dublin Olympia on Sunday for their live...
Posted 21 October 2011 6.12am — Comment on this

Music icons Amy Winehouse, John Lydon captured

Cultural icons since the turn of the 21st century captured by ex-Dior Homme designer-turned-photographer Hedi Slimane.
Posted 18 October 2011 2.56pm — Comment on this

APPROACHING THE AGE OF FIVE (Part 9)

It's hugely satisfying when any of the browsing expeditions brings something I didn't even know existed:-mp3 : Leftfield/Lydon - Open Up (Original 12" mix)mp3 : Leftfield...
Posted 10 September 2011 6.00am — Comment on this

Tom Hibbert obituary

Journalist known for his softly ruthless interview techniqueTom Hibbert, a former Observer columnist and mainstay of both Smash Hits and Q magazines, has died aged 59, fr...
Posted 1 September 2011 5.39pm — Comment on this

Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten's House Burns Down!!!

And he doesn't have any insurance!Poor guy!At Thursday night's MOJO Awards, John Lydon — a.k.a. Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols — announced his house had b...
Posted 23 July 2011 9.20pm — Comment on this

John Lydon - John Lydon's Lyrics Destroyed In House Fire

Punk icon John Lydon has lost new Public Image Ltd. song lyrics and ideas in a house fire. The This is Not a Love Song singer has revealed his London home was destroyed i...
Posted 22 July 2011 11.06pm — Comment on this

John Lydon Loses Public Image Limited Songs In House Fire

His wife told him over phone...
Posted 22 July 2011 5.26pm — Comment on this

John Lydon loses Public Image Ltd. songs after his house burns down

Lydon also describes working with PiL as 'the most difficult thing I've ever had to do in my entire life'
Posted 22 July 2011 4.16pm — Comment on this

Ringo Starr - Rock Legends Feted At Mojo Awards

Rock legends Ringo Starr, John Lydon and Brian Wilson were honoured at the 2011 Mojo Awards in London on Thursday night (21Jul11). The Beatles legend was the main attract...
Posted 22 July 2011 1.32am — Comment on this

Rumer wins Mojo breakthrough award

Mojo editor hails 'remarkable' year for Rumer, while Arctic Monkeys, John Grant and Primal Scream also win awardsAfter chasing a record deal for more than a decade, Sarah...
Posted 21 July 2011 10.30pm — Comment on this

Public Image Ltd confirm they're working on new material

John Lydon's mob are back in the studio
Posted 1 July 2011 5.57pm — Comment on this

PiL Working On New Material

John Lydon and co in the studio
Posted 1 July 2011 3.02pm — Comment on this

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