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John Lydon: Green Day Are A Two-bob Band
John Lydon has blasted Green Day branding them an insignificant ''two-bob'' band. The 'God Save The Queen' hitmaker has lashed out at the American pop-rock group and has accused them of watering down the rock...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2015
John Lydon Criticises Simon Cowell And Band Aid
Regardless of what you think of John Lydon, you could never accuse him of failing to speak his mind. On the receiving end of his unique brand of scorn this time have been Simon Cowell...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 11 December 2014
John Lydon Blasts Internet For 'Stupid People'
John Lydon thinks the internet is to blame for making a lot of young people ''incredibly stupid''. The former Sex Pistols frontman has hit out at the worldwide web for being a hub of ''mindless...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 October 2014
Russell Brand Responds To John Lydon, "I Didn't Say Don't Vote" (He Did)
Russell Brand has responded to John Lydon's comments that the comedian is a "bum hole" for asking people not to vote in elections. The former Sex Pistols frontman called Brand "ignorant" for his calls for...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2014
John Lydon, "Russell Brand Wants Cardboard Boxes, Down By The River"
John Lydon, the former Sex Pistols frontman, and a personality never one to shy away from a political debate, says Russell Brand is trying to sell a lifestyle of "cardboard boxes, down by the river"...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 October 2014
John Lydon Urges Brits To Ignore Russell Brand
Punk legend John Lydon has urged Brits to ignore Russell Brand's pleas to stop voting.Brand has caused controversy in recent months by calling for a revolution to overthrow the democratic system in his native U.K....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 October 2014
John Lydon Not Interested In Sex Pistols Musical
John Lydon has ''no interest'' in writing a Sex Pistols musical.The punk legend - who has recently released an autobiography, 'Anger is an energy' - wouldn't want to rework the group's famous songs for a...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 October 2014
John Lydon Goes Toe-to-toe With John Humphrys In Fiery Interview
John Lydon, the Sex Pistols frontman, took part in a fiery interview with mild-mannered broadcaster John Humphrys on Radio 4 today. The famously abrupt Lydon didn't react well to the journalist's suggestion that he wasn't...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2014
John Lydon Clashes With Bbc Man Over Freedom Of Speech
Punk icon John Lydon branded a respected Bbc journalist a "silly sausage" during a tense interview on Thursday (09Oct14), ordering the newsman: "Don't tell me what to do."The Sex Pistols star appeared as a guest...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2014
Paul Weller To Set Autobiography In Space
Paul Weller wants to write his autobiography - with a science-fiction twist.The 56-year-old rocker would be interested in committing his life story to paper, but would want to do something unusual with his recollections.Asked if...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2014
'Horrific' Sales Prompted Promoter To Scrap Lydon's Jesus Christ Superstar Tour
The promoter behind John Lydon and Brandon Boyd's all-star Jesus Christ Superstar musical scrapped the tour two weeks before opening night due to "horrific" ticket sales.The spectacular, which was also set to feature former Destiny's...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 June 2014
John Lydon Disappointed By Jesus Christ Superstar Cancellation
Punk icon John Lydon is disappointed and shocked following the cancellation of his touring Jesus Christ Superstar musical.The former Sex Pistols star was in rehearsals as King Herod when he learned the show had been...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 June 2014
Producers Pull The Plug On Star Studded ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Arena Tour Just Days Before Debut Performance
A star studded cast taking a much loved musical on tour, what could have gone wrong for ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’? Frankly, we don’t know but on Friday (May 29th) producers abruptly pulled the plug on...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 May 2014
Punk Legend John Lydon To Play Herod In Jesus Christ Superstar Tour
Punk icon John Lydon is set to hit the stage again as biblical villain King Herod in a North American arena tour of hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar.The former Sex Pistols star will join Incubus...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 April 2014
John Lydon To Be Honoured For Music Career
Punk legend John Lydon is to be feted for his contribution to music at the upcoming Bmi London Awards in October (13).The former Sex Pistols frontman, also known as Johnny Rotten, will follow in the...
By WENN on 18 July 2013
John Lydon Foresaw Jimmy Savile Scandal
Punk icon John Lydon was unsurprised when legendary British Tv presenter Sir Jimmy Savile was unmasked as a paedophile, because the rocker caused a storm by branding him "seedy" 35 years ago.Bbc bosses were rocked...
By WENN on 29 May 2013
John Lydon And Bobby Gillespie Heading To The Radio
Sex Pistols rocker John Lydon and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie are among the stars who have signed up to host a series of radio shows in Britain over the summer (13).The two musicians will be...
By WENN on 24 May 2013
John Lydon Blasts Margaret Thatcher Gloaters
Punk icon John Lydon has slammed Brits who are celebrating the death of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, branding them "cowards".The controversial ex-leader died on Monday (08Apr13) after suffering a stroke, and her passing has...
By World Entertainment News Network on 11 April 2013
John Lydon Branded Rude And Sexist Over Rotten Tv Interview
Sex Pistols star John Lydon has been branded "rude" and "sexist" for yelling at a female Tv host during an interview in Australia this week (beg08Apr13).The veteran rocker appeared on The Project on Tuesday (09Apr13)...
By WENN on 10 April 2013
Ritchie Blackmore: 'I Won't Be Attending Hall Of Fame Gala If Deep Purple Get In'
Heavy rock legend Ritchie Blackmore will follow John Lydon and Axl Rose's examples if Deep Purple are chosen among the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2013 - by skipping the ceremony.The guitar...
By WENN on 24 October 2012
Sex Pistols Guitarist Wants Musical Revolution
Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones is calling for a new musical revolution. The 'God Save the Queen' band changed the course of musical history with their outrageous lyrics, behaviour and shock tactics in the 70s,...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 September 2012
John Lydon Praises Jailed Russian Rockers
Punk icon John Lydon has paid tribute to jailed Russian rockers Pussy Riot, hailing them as "incredibly brave" for standing up to the country's president Vladimir Putin.Three members of the feminist group - Nadezhda Tolokonnikova,...
By WENN on 29 August 2012
John Lydon Allowed Songs To Feature In Olympics Due To Nhs
John Lydon allowed the Sex Pistols' music to be included in the Olympic Games opening ceremony because it represented the NHS.The punk band had a hit with 'God Save The Queen' - which was hugely...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 August 2012
John Lydon To Undergo Dental Surgery
Punk icon John Lydon is to undergo dental surgery amid fears his rotten teeth could kill him.The Sex Pistols frontman was nicknamed Johnny Rotten in his 1970s heyday because of his crumbling molars, but he...
By WENN on 26 July 2012
John Lydon Argues For Legalisation Of Drugs On Tv
Punk icon John Lydon proved he still had an anarchic streak after arguing with British politicians about legalising drugs during a U.K. TV debate.The former Sex Pistols rebel took a seat on the panel of...
By WENN on 06 July 2012
John Lydon To Battle Louise Mensch And Company On 'Question Time'
John Lydon will be appearing on Bbc One current affairs program 'Question Time' this evening (July 5, 2012), the ever-outspoken elder statesmen of punk being given his biggest opportunity on TV in years to get...
By WENN on 05 July 2012
Sex Pistols Star John Lydon To Appear On Question Time
John Lydon will appear on 'Question Time' tonight (05.07.12). The former Sex Pistols rocker will join former Home Secretary Alan Johnson, Tory MP Louise Mensch and journalist Dominic Lawson on the panel of the BBC...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 July 2012
John Lydon: 'I Was Too Busy Playing Daddy To Reform Pil'
Punk icon John Lydon was too busy playing dad to late stepdaughter Ari Up's twins to revive Public Image Ltd. prior to last year (11), insisting he took his role as a father figure very...
By World Entertainment News Network on 15 June 2012
John Lydon Sickened By U.k. Riots, State Of The Nation
Former Sex Pistols star John Lydon insists U.K. officials only have themselves to blame for the riots that erupted in major cities across Britain last summer (11) - because they shut down all the places...
By WENN on 07 June 2012
John Lydon Defends Butter Adverts
Punk legend John Lydon has defended his decision to appear in a much-maligned U.K. advert for butter, insisting he was proud to boost the image of a British brand.The former Sex Pistols frontman stunned fans...
By WENN on 18 May 2012
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