John Lydon
Real Name:
John Joseph Lydon
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Singer and lyricist (born 31 January 1956 in London, UK).
Best known for his work as lead singer initially of the Sex Pistols (using the name Johnny Rotten), then secondly under his real name in Public Image Limited (or "PIL" for short).
His work with the Sex Pistols is recognised as being the lead UK band for the emerging late-1970's punk scene, especially in the UK.
Continually throughout his career, has been very outspoken about his dislike for so-called authority figures or institutions; whether monarchy, political, or religious. Most of his tracks have featured his objections vehemently to these and other issues. When appearing with bandmates on British TV in the late 1970's to early 1980's, usually had little time for the presenters; often walking out halfway through any interview, due to being paraded as some kind of hate figure.
In the early 1980's he was forced to leave the UK after repeated raids by the Police on anywhere he and band PIL tried to play. This unfair and unlawful intrusion by another state institution that at the time could get away with such malicious actions, meant moving to the US for the following 25 years, where he could live and work normally.
He continues to live in Los Angeles, USA. As of early 2010, currently re-touring with a reformed PIL.
Married to Nora Forster (6 November 1942 – 6 April 2023), stepfather to singer Ariane Forster (aka Ari-Up), and brother of Jimmy Lydon.
Best known for his work as lead singer initially of the Sex Pistols (using the name Johnny Rotten), then secondly under his real name in Public Image Limited (or "PIL" for short).
His work with the Sex Pistols is recognised as being the lead UK band for the emerging late-1970's punk scene, especially in the UK.
Continually throughout his career, has been very outspoken about his dislike for so-called authority figures or institutions; whether monarchy, political, or religious. Most of his tracks have featured his objections vehemently to these and other issues. When appearing with bandmates on British TV in the late 1970's to early 1980's, usually had little time for the presenters; often walking out halfway through any interview, due to being paraded as some kind of hate figure.
In the early 1980's he was forced to leave the UK after repeated raids by the Police on anywhere he and band PIL tried to play. This unfair and unlawful intrusion by another state institution that at the time could get away with such malicious actions, meant moving to the US for the following 25 years, where he could live and work normally.
He continues to live in Los Angeles, USA. As of early 2010, currently re-touring with a reformed PIL.
Married to Nora Forster (6 November 1942 – 6 April 2023), stepfather to singer Ariane Forster (aka Ari-Up), and brother of Jimmy Lydon.
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John Lydon
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John Lydon | An Interview With John Lydon (LP) | Lip Service Magazine | LSM 01 | UK | 1986 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Lydon | Psycho's Path (Album) | Virgin, Virgin | CDVUS 130, 7243 8 44209 2 5, 7243 8 4420925 | Europe | 1997 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Public Image Limited, John Lydon | Public Image Limited, John Lydon - Mr Rotten's Picture Disc (LP, Ltd, Pic) | Concert Live | none | Worldwide | 2010 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CEL 176, VG 2033-Z |
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Time Zone Featuring John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa | Time Zone Featuring John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa - World Destruction (Single, Maxi) | Celluloid, Virgin | CEL 176, VG 2033-Z | Greece | 1984 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Leftfield, Lydon* | Leftfield, Lydon* - Open Up (Single, Maxi) | Hard Hands | CHINCD9 | Sweden | 1993 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Lydon | Sun (Single) | Virgin, Virgin | SPRO-12294 | US | 1997 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Lydon | The Best Of British £1♫'s (Comp) | Virgin, Virgin | none | UK & Europe | 2005 | Sell This Version |
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Andrew_Lawson
December 21, 2020
John Lydon is my spirit animal, or at least someone I have a massive amount of respect for.
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