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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.
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.
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.
Official John Lydon / Johnny Rotten website run on behalf of the Public Image Ltd (PiL) and Sex Pistols frontman and lyricist.
Jan 31, 2016 · But Lydon—a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, the impish malcontent who fronted the Sex Pistols through their brief, scandalous reign over England—has survived it all the way to today, his sixtieth birthday.
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.
Sep 13, 2018 · In a career spanning more than four decades, John Lydon has permanently altered music history—first as Johnny Rotten, the infamous lead singer of the Sex Pistols, and later as the leader of...
Mar 27, 2017 · John Lydon, the frontman of Public Image Ltd. — who also goes by the alias Johnny Rotten when he performs with his punk band the Sex Pistols — sat down last year and wrote out the lyrics for...
Mar 31, 2017 · In a new book, the former Sex Pistol — better known as Johnny Rotten — collects the lyrics to every song he's written over a provocative 40-year career.
Official John Lydon / Johnny Rotten website run on behalf of the Public Image Ltd (PiL) and Sex Pistols frontman and lyricist.