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John Joseph Lydon (/ ˈ l aɪ d ən /; born 31 January 1956), also known by his former stage name Johnny Rotten, is a singer, songwriter, author, and television personality.
John (Rotten) Lydon: Vocals. Born, 31 January 1956, London, England. It is a well-worn story that John was spotted wearing a “I Hate Pink Floyd” t-shirt and invited to audition as singer for a fledgling band that had been pestering Malcolm McLaren to manage them.
6 days ago · Official John Lydon / Johnny Rotten website run on behalf of the Public Image Ltd (PiL) and Sex Pistols frontman and lyricist.
Apr 6, 2023 · Johnny Rotten is mourning the death of his wife, Nora Forster, who had been living with Alzheimer's disease for several years. The Sex Pistols frontman, whose real name is John Lydon,...
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 founder member of The Clash), bassist Jah Wobble, and drummer Jim Walker in May 1978.
Dec 21, 2022 · At 19 years old, John Lydon became Johnny Rotten, the iconic frontman of the Sex Pistols. The band imploded after just 2 and a half years, but in that.
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.
Aug 31, 2021 · Lydon, better known as his on-stage persona Johnny Rotten, was sued by his former bandmates – guitarist Steve Cook and drummer Paul Jones – after he vetoed use of the band’s music in the series,...
Nov 22, 2010 · Sex Pistols front man John Lydon on how a childhood illness and rows with teachers led him to take on the world as Johnny Rotten.
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