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John Lydon Loves Watching Old Sex Pistols Footage
Watching old footage of the Sex Pistols sends a shiver up John Lydon's spine. The former frontman of the punk rock band - who quit in 1978 to found a new group, Public Image Ltd...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 April 2012
John Lydon Slams Simon Cowell
John Lydon thinks Simon Cowell is ''really bad news'' for music. The Sex Pistols frontman finds the music mogul ''hilarious to watch'' while judging on TV talent shows, but he believes the 'X Factor' boss...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2012
John Lydon Blames Managers For Partial Pil Reunion
Rocker John Lydon has blamed his former bandmate Jah Wobble's management team for scuppering a full Public Image Ltd. reunion.Former Sex Pistols star Lydon announced in 2009 he was putting PiL back together after a...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
John Lydon Slams Olympics
John Lydon has slammed the London Olympics organizers for trying to ''involve'' the Sex Pistols in the Games ''without any respect''. The group's frontman is refusing to support the sporting event - which is due...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 April 2012
John Lydon Calls For Smoking Ban Review
Rocker John Lydon is urging British Prime Minister David Cameron to overturn the U.K.'s smoking ban, insisting it's a "ludicrous" law.Legislation prohibiting tobacco smoking in public buildings was introduced in 2007, but the punk icon...
By WENN on 25 April 2012
John Lydon Snubs Olympics
Punk icon John Lydon turned down an offer for his band Sex Pistols to take part in the London Olympics celebrations, branding the event a waste of money and accusing organisers of trying to hijack...
By WENN on 25 April 2012
John Lydon Wants 'No Part' In Sex Pistols Reissue
John Lydon has distanced himself from the reissue of The Sex Pistols' anti-monarchist song 'God Save the Queen'.The group's frontman believes rereleasing the track in time for Britain's Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee ''undermines'' what they...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2012
John Lydon Wants 'No Part' Of God Save The Queen Campaign
Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon wants "no part" of the fan campaign to push the band's God Save The Queen re-release to the top of the charts, insisting the group never cared about pop success.The...
By WENN on 17 April 2012
John Lydon Turned Cops On Branson During Boat Raid
Punk icon John Lydon escaped arrest during the Sex Pistols' infamous gig on a boat in 1977 - by telling cops music mogul Richard Branson was the band's frontman.The controversial group performed a show on...
By WENN on 29 February 2012
John Lydon 'Threatens Lawsuit' Over Pil Album
Punk icon John Lydon has reportedly threatened to launch legal action against his former Public Image Ltd. bandmate Jah Wobble over the rights to their album Metal Box.Wobble and his fellow ex-PiL star Keith Levene...
By WENN on 31 January 2012
John Lydon Attacks Tv Talent Shows
Punk icon John Lydon has blamed TV talent shows for the fact his reunited Public Image Ltd. have yet to find a record label.The sneering former Sex Pistols singer has taken aim at hit shows...
By WENN on 05 January 2012
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 attraction at the magazine's annual prizegiving, as he...
By WENN on 22 July 2011
Isle Of Wight Festival Tent Marred By Problems
One of the stages at Britain's Isle of Wight festival was marred by problems over the weekend (10-12Jun11), with John Lydon complaining about sound issues during his set and overcrowding temporarily halting Chase And Status'...
By WENN on 13 June 2011
John Lydon Suffers Speech Problems After Surgery
Punk icon John Lydon has developed a speech impediment after having surgery to his mouth to repair his rotting teeth.The Sex Pistols frontman - famously nicknamed Johnny Rotten in his 1970s heyday because of his...
By WENN on 07 June 2011
John Lydon A 'Mad Barker'
Sex Pistols singer John Lydon was a "mad barker" until he found "humanity and love".The frontman feels his second band, Public Image Limited (PiL), brought out qualities in him which audiences hadn't previously seen when...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 May 2011
John Lydon Still Waiting To Record Masterpiece
John Lydon doesn't think he's made his best record yet.The former Sex Pistols and Public Image Limited (PiL) frontman has been behind albums including 'Never Mind The B******s, Here's the Sex Pistols' and 'Metal Box',...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2011
Osbourne Slams Lydon For Ozzy Rant
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly has defended her father after John Lydon labelled him a "senile delinquent", calling the Sex Pistols star "sad" and "bitter" for taking aim at her dad.Lydon made the remarks last week...
By WENN on 15 March 2011
John Lydon Rants At Ozzy Osbourne
Acid-tongued John Lydon has branded Ozzy Osbourne a "senile delinquent" and accused him of tarnishing Britain's reputation with his outlandish behaviour.The outspoken Sex Pistols star admits he was once a huge fan of Osbourne's early...
By WENN on 07 March 2011
John Lydon Not A Punk
John Lydon doesn't like being called a punk. The singer - also known as Johnny Rotten - was leader of the notorious band Sex Pistols, figureheads of the rebellious 70s movement, but despite being dubbed...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2011
American Idol Fan Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has started watching 'American Idol' since Steven Tyler became a judge.The rocker has become a regular viewer of the pop star search show since the Aerosmith star joined the panel...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2011
John Lydon Blasts Jay-z
John Lydon has branded Jay-Z a "parody".The former Sex Pistols rocker - who is also known as Johnny Rotten - admitted he isn't a fan of the hip hop superstar and is pleased to have...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 January 2011
Lydon's Horrible Heroin Trip
Punk rock legend JOHN LYDON once tried heroin - but swore off the drug after it made him vomit.The Sex Pistols star, whose bandmate Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose, fell ill after injecting...
By WENN on 01 December 2010
Jamiroquai Blasts Rotten Lydon
JAMIROQUAI frontman JAY KAY has blasted SEX PISTOLS rocker JOHN LYDON, accusing him of becoming a "nuisance" during a long-haul flight to Australia.The singer was sitting next to Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten, when...
By WENN on 24 November 2010
Eternal Teenager Gerard Way
My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way says he is "still 16". The 33-year-old lead singer with the 'S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W' rockers has recently dyed his long hair bright red and said it is reflective of his attitude...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 October 2010
Lydon Slams Critics Over Israel Show
Punk legend JOHN LYDON has furiously defended his decision to play a gig in Israel - insisting he will not be bullied into axing the show.The rocker - known in his Sex Pistols heyday as...
By WENN on 20 July 2010
Lydon In Onstage Spat With Band
Rocker JOHN LYDON stunned fans at a Spanish music festival on Sunday (18Jul10) by starting an onstage feud with his PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. bandmates.The punk musician was performing a set at the Benicassim International Festival...
By WENN on 19 July 2010
Gorillaz Shot Down By Sex Pistol
Damon Albarn was snubbed by punk legend John Lydon when he asked him to appear on the Gorillaz album.The animated band's frontman offered the Sex Pistols singer the chance to appear on latest LP 'Plastic...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 July 2010
Lydon Rejected Gorillaz Offer
Punk star JOHN LYDON snubbed a chance to join DAMON ALBARN's band GORILLAZ - because he refused to record music bowing to "popular trends".The Sex Pistols frontman, also known as Johnny Rotten, was asked to...
By WENN on 14 July 2010
Lydon Explains Duffy Scuffle
Punk rocker JOHN LYDON has defended himself after lashing out at Welsh singer DUFFY at a 2008 awards ceremony, insisting he reacted violently after she "leapt" on him.The Mercy hitmaker was collecting a trophy for...
By WENN on 08 July 2010
John Lydon Pays Tribute To Mclaren
John Lydon has paid tribute to late Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, who died yesterday (08.04.10). Former Sex Pistols frontman John - also known as Johnny Rotten - described McLaren, who passed away from cancer...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 April 2010
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