Sex Pistols

John Lydon loves watching old Sex Pistols footage

Music Gossip

30 Apr 2012

Watching old footage of the Sex Pistols sends a shiver up John Lydon's spine. The former frontman of the punk rock band - who quit in 1978 to found a new group, Public Image Ltd - is still proud of the work they did and sometimes likes to reminisce…

John Lydon wants 'no part' in Sex Pistols reissue

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18 Apr 2012

John Lydon has distanced himself from the reissue of The Sex Pistols' anti-monarchist song 'God Save the Queen'. The group's frontman believes rereleasing the track in time for Britain's Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee "undermines" what they…

Sex Pistols turned down Olympics

Music Gossip

11 Apr 2012

The Sex Pistols turned down the chance to play at the Olympics. The legendary punk band were asked to reform and perform at the huge summer sporting event in London, but singer John Lydon turned the opportunity down as it doesn't fit with his punk…

Nicky Wire loves God Save the Queen

Music Gossip

11 Feb 2012

Nicky Wire is a huge fan of John Lydon's lyrics. The Manic Street Preachers bass player counts the lyrics of the Sex Pistols 'God Save the Queen' as his favourite, and loves the venom and message the young singer - then called Johnny Rotten - put…

John Lydon a 'mad barker'

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26 May 2011

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 he was in his original…

The Monkees surprised to influence the Sex Pistols

Music Gossip

24 Feb 2011

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 English punk band, who covered…

John Lydon blasts Jay-Z

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30 Jan 2011

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 drawn crowds away from him when they have performed on the same…

John Lydon to pen new Sex Pistols tracks

Music Gossip

6 Jan 2011

John Lydon is set to write new songs for the Sex Pistols. The 54-year-old punk legend - who performed in the group as Johnny Rotten - says the time could be right to reunite with his former band after touring with his other group, Public Image Ltd.

Gorillaz shot down by Sex Pistol

Music Gossip

14 Jul 2010

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 Beach' - which features collaborations with…

Public Image Limited

7 Jan 2010

‘Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?’ Those were John Lydon’s last words as Johnny Rotten at the close of The Sex Pistols’ chaotic 1978 San Francisco swansong. It was a sentiment echoed this September when the first live dates in 17 years by…

The Sex Pistols - live review

Sun 3 Aug - Live at Loch Lomond

12 Aug 2008

From the offset I thought that The Sex Pistols were an odd choice to close a predominantly dance and indie orientated festival. Going to see them was something that I had to do, my dad brought me up on a diet of punk and The Sex Pistols are one of his…

Live at Loch Lomond - The Sex Pistols

31 Jul 2008

‘No future, no future, no future for me.’ Those words, penned by John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) back in 1976, expressed not only Lydon’s feelings, not only his band The Sex Pistols’ attitude to life, not only the stance of the fearsome punk movement…

Britney Spears' Rotten song

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28 May 2008

Sex Pistols singer John Lydon wants to write a song for Britney Spears. The outrageous rocker - better known as Johnny Rotten - believes he and the troubled pop princess could pen a great track together, despite their vastly different musical…

Audio Bullys, Doug Walker added to Live at Loch Lomond line-up

22 Apr 2008

New acts have been confirmed for August's Live at Loch Lomond festival, with garage-house duo Audio Bullys and self-promoted singer-songwriter Doug Walker singing up. The Bullys and Walker - shot to fame by handing a copy of his single to Chris…

Sex Pistols review

SECC, Glasgow, Sun 18 Nov

20 Nov 2007

They were never gonna provide the filth and the fury of their 70s heyday, but there are few bands that stand for an entire genre as succinctly as The Sex Pistols so resolutely stand for punk. Fair enough, a 30th anniversary tour (marking the release of…

Two more nights for Pistols reunion

28 Sep 2007

The Sex Pistols have extended their reunion tour with two additional dates, after the initial concerts sold out in just 15 minutes. A further concert will be held at the Brixton Academy on November 12, while the punk group will also perform at…

Sex Pistols to reunite

21 Sep 2007

The Sex Pistols have confirmed plans to reunite for a one-off gig to mark the 30th anniversary of Never Mind The Bollocks. The legendary punk band will play at London’s Brixton Academy on November 8, bringing together original members John Lydon…

Sex Pistols to release classic album for 30th anniversary

27 Jul 2007

The Sex Pistols will celebrate their 30th anniversary of debut album Never Mind the Bollocks… Here’s the Sex Pistols with a special vinyl release. The album was originally released on October 28 1977, with the re-issue to be launched on October 29 this…