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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
Sex Pistols Disc Is Most Valuable Vinyl
A rare recording of the Sex Pistols' God Save The Queen has been named the world's most valuable vinyl disc.Experts value A&M Records' copy of God Save The Queen at $12,800 (£8,000), since the punk...
By WENN on 21 April 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
Primal Scream Teaming With Matlock For Liam Gallagher's Japan Show
Fans attending Liam Gallagher's star-studded charity show for Japan are set for a rock 'n' roll first - Primal Scream are teaming up with Sex Pistols legend Glen Matlock for the gig.The former Oasis star's...
By WENN on 23 March 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 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
The Monkees Surprised To Influence The Sex Pistols
The Monkees are "surprised" they influenced The Sex Pistols.The family friendly 60s group - the first ever manufactured pop band - said they are astounded by the artists who admire them, in particular the outrageous...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 February 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
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
Frank Black Donates 100,000 Pound To Keep Club Open
Frank Black has reportedly donated £100,000 to a fund fighting to keep a London venue open. The Pixies frontman has backed a campaign to save the 100 Club, which is presently facing closure due to...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 November 2010
Sex Pistols Track To Be Used In Advert
Punk legends the SEX PISTOLS have agreed to allow their hit song PRETTY VACANT to be used in a television commercial for the first time.Former frontman Johnny Rotten, real name John Lydon, was slated for...
By WENN on 15 September 2010
Duff Mckagan Quits Addiction
Duff McKagan has left Jane's Addiction after just five months.The former Guns 'N' Roses bass player cited "musical differences" as the motivation behind his decision to leave the US rock group, despite working on material...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2010
Bob Marley Biopic Planned
Bob Marley is to be the focus of a biopic. British director Jenny Ash is developing a project about the reggae artist, focusing on the time he spend living in London.Ash told Deadline.com: "There's never...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 August 2010
The Sex Pistols Fragrance
The Sex Pistols have released a new fragrance.The English punk rock band - fronted by Johnny Rotten - have teamed up with cosmetic firm Fragrance and Beauty Limited to create the Sex Pistols scent, which...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 August 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
Ronnie Wood's Glastonbury Dream
Ronnie Wood is upset his band The Faces have not been asked to play at this year's Glastonbury Festival.The guitarist - who is also a member of The Rolling Stones - is desperate to take...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 June 2010
Gillespie Forms Silver Machine Supergroup
Rocker BOBBY GILLESPIE has formed a new supergroup with the SEX PISTOLS' GLEN MATLOCK, RINGO STARR's drummer son ZAK STARKEY and his PRIMAL SCREAM bandmates ANDREW INNES and BARRIE CADOGAN.The five-piece has teamed up to...
By WENN on 15 June 2010
The Faces To Make New Lp?
The Faces are set to record new material.Keyboard player Ian McLagan believes writing and recording fresh songs is the logical next step for the reformed band once they complete their US tour.He said: "I think...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 May 2010
New Face Mick Hucknall
Ronnie Wood is working with Mick Hucknall on The Faces reunion.The guitarist is reforming his former band with a number of guest musicians and vocalists and has praised the Simply Red frontman's talents, comparing him...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 May 2010
Malcolm Mclaren Laid To Rest
Malcolm Mclaren was laid to rest in London today (22.04.10). Mourners including Adam Ant, Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie, Bob Geldof and artist Dinos Chapman attended a service for the late star, held at St Mary...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 April 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
Arctic Monkeys 'Mocking Music'
John Lydon has blasted the Arctic Monkeys for making "a mockery" out of the music industry. The former Sex Pistols frontman - also known as Johnny Rotten - claims the Sheffield based band - whose...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2010
John Lydon's Pink Floyd Ambition
John Lydon would like to record a version of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'.The former Sex Pistols singer - who famously wore a T-shirt emblazoned with 'I Hate Pink Floyd' in his 70s...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2010
John Lydon's Sid Regret
John Lydon regrets bringing former band member Sid Vicious into the Sex Pistols.The group's former frontman believes the late musician could not cope with the pressure of being part of the 'Pretty Vacant' hitmakers and...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 December 2009
Lydon's Warning For Wannabes
Tragic punk icon SID VICIOUS would still be alive and well today if he had met rocker LOU REED - because he would have realised that the drug lifestyle the VELVET UNDERGROUND star sang about...
By WENN on 16 November 2009
Rourke Thanks Stallone And Jones For Support
MICKEY ROURKE has publicly thanked SYLVESTER STALLONE and SEX PISTOLS star STEVE JONES for standing by him when he hit rock bottom.The actor made a triumphant return to the big screen last year (08), with...
By WENN on 11 November 2009
Vicious Voted Top Rock Wildman
Hellraising SEX PISTOLS star SID VICIOUS has been voted the most controversial rocker of all time. Vicious - real name John Ritchie - died of a heroin overdose in 1979, months after he was accused of...
By WENN on 17 March 2009
Pistols Puff Against The Ban
SEX PISTOLS frontman Johnny Rotten flaunted the smoking ban by puffing away on a cigarette before and during the band's Brixton Academy show on Wednesday night (November 14th).The outspoken punk smoked backstage with members of...
By Contributor on 16 November 2007
Pistols Split Over Swearing
SEX PISTOLS star GLEN MATLOCK is trying to convince his bandmates to stop swearing onstage for their upcoming reunion shows - because his young son will be in the audience. The bass player has approached...
By WENN on 02 October 2007
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