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John Joseph Lydon (/ ˈ l aɪ d ən / LY-dən; born 31 January 1956), also known by his former stage name Johnny Rotten, is a British-born singer, songwriter, author, and television personality.
Sep 6, 2024 · Official John Lydon / Johnny Rotten website run on behalf of the Public Image Ltd (PiL) and Sex Pistols frontman and lyricist.
On account of his decaying teeth John was re-christened “Johnny Rotten”. His scintillating vocal delivery and forthright lyrics – matched with the band’s power and energy – soon saw the Pistols build up a word-of-mouth following.
Apr 6, 2023 · Nora Forster, the wife of former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon, has died aged 80 after living with Alzheimer's disease in recent years. The 67-year-old singer, also known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, was his wife's full-time carer after her diagnosis.
The Sex Pistols' first line-up consisted of vocalist Johnny Rotten (born John Lydon), guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock, with Matlock replaced by Sid Vicious (born John Richie) in early 1977.
After a drawn-out legal case against Malcolm McLaren, 1986 rightfully saw John reclaim the name “Rotten” and win a deal which gave control of the Sex Pistols assets back to the band themselves. He went on to publish his best-selling autobiography ‘Rotten: No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs’ in 1994.
Public Image Ltd (abbreviated and stylized as PiL) are an English post-punk band formed by lead vocalist John Lydon (previously, as Johnny Rotten, lead vocalist of Sex Pistols), guitarist Keith Levene (a founding member of The Clash), bassist Jah Wobble, and drummer Jim Walker in May 1978.
John Joseph Lydon, more popularly known by his former stage name, Johnny Rotten, is an English singer, songwriter and author. He is best known as the frontman of the British punk band Sex Pistols, one of the most influential acts in the history of popular music.
Feb 16, 2024 · Johnny Rotten scared? You heard it here first. With a shifting line-up and unique sound — fusing rock, dance, folk, pop and dub — the variety mirrored Lydon’s own north London childhood.
Official John Lydon / Johnny Rotten website run on behalf of the Public Image Ltd (PiL) and Sex Pistols frontman and lyricist.
