Artist· Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols

John Lydon

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alternative dance post-punk

John Lydon has reaffirmed his refusal to reunite with the Sex Pistols, calling the band a 'tribute act' without him, while also expressing no forgiveness for his former bandmates. He is currently focused on Public Image Ltd's first U.S. tour in eight years, distancing himself from the punk legacy associated with the Pistols.

Artist· Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols

John Lydon

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Pollstar Yesterday

Public Image Unlimited: John Lydon On PiL’s First U.S. Tour In 8 Years (Subscribers Only)

The Guardian Music Aug 19

Jah Wobble on covering the Beatles, London buses and why punk went wrong: ‘Being kind is seen as square’

Jah Wobble The Beatles Public Image Ltd John Lydon Sinéad O’Connor Brian Eno Pharoah Sanders Richard Russell

Benzine Magazine Aug 18

Social Distortion – Born To Kill : Le prix de la rédemption

Social Distortion Mike Ness IGGY Ramones Nick Cave John Lydon Boy George

Louder Sound Aug 12

“John Lydon had had a few beers. He was being completely over the top, saying how much he loved Aqualung”: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson quizzed by Yes, Genesis, ELP stars and others

Ian Anderson Jethro Tull Yes Emerson, Lake & Palmer Genesis Aqualung John Lydon Rick Wakeman Hugh Cornwell The Stranglers Derek Shulman Gentle Giant Carl Palmer

XS Noize Aug 11

Mystery Jets on Grief, Hope & A Hole to See the Sky Through | XS Noize Podcast #295

Mystery Jets Blaine Harrison Ollie Taylor Yoko Ono Leo Abrahams Glen Hansard Steve Lillywhite

2 articles Aug 8

Morrissey Tool Chat Pile Bad Religion Afroman Iggy Pop GWAR Angine de Poitrine

Consequence of Sound, NME

Rolling Stone France Jul 31

INTERVIEW : Tobias Forge (Ghost) et Joe Elliott (Def Leppard)

Tobias Forge Ghost Joe Elliott Def Leppard Jefferson Starship The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Who Bon Scott Phil Lynott

Famille Rock Jul 29

John McGeoch Siouxie & Banshees

John McGeoch Siouxsie and the Banshees Magazine Generation X Peter Murphy John Lydon U2

3 articles Jul 25

Gojira Mario Duplantier Mick Jagger John Bonham Paleface Swiss The Rolling Stones Chris Martin Justin Bieber Shakira BTS

OUI FM, RTBF – Musique, Virgin Radio France

4 articles Jul 22

John Lydon Sex Pistols Peter Hook New Order Morrissey Steve Jones Paul Cook Glen Matlock

Consequence of Sound, NME, Pop'n Music +1

RTBF – Musique Jul 22

De la boutique SEX aux royalties : comment Malcolm McLaren a transformé la révolte punk en machine à cash

Malcolm McLaren Sex Pistols Vivienne Westwood Sylvain Sylvain Chrissie Hynde Pretenders Steve Jones

Rolling Stone France Jul 20

INTERVIEW : Sex Pistols, le punk peut-il survivre sans Johnny Rotten ?

Sex Pistols John Lydon Frank Carter Steve Jones Glen Matlock Paul Cook Sid Vicious Malcolm McLaren

2 articles Jul 20

Jethro Tull Ian Anderson Joey Ramone John Lydon Stephen King Nick Cave Opeth MC5 Ramones

Louder Sound, RTBF – Musique

2 articles Jul 10

Sex Pistols John Lydon Glen Matlock Sid Vicious Steve Jones Paul Cook

Blabbermouth, NME

4 articles Jul 9

Madonna Keith Haring Mick Jagger John Lydon Honey Dijon Shygirl Kate Moss

Les Inrocks, Radio FG, The Fader

2 articles Jul 4

The Clash Ramones Sex Pistols Flamin’ Groovies The Stranglers The Damned Blondie Shane McGowan

Louder Sound, Magnet Magazine

2 articles Jun 6

Public Image Ltd John Lydon Sex Pistols Joy Division New Order The Fall The Smiths

Concert and Co, Sun Burns Out

The Guardian Music Jun 26

Initiation stones, buried recordings, and Ringo Starr’s drumkit: inside the visionary world of reggae master Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry

Lee “Scratch” Perry Bob Marley & The Wailers Beastie Boys The Clash Keith Richards John Lydon Sex Pistols

Loudwire Jun 25

Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock Celebrates New Documentary + Tour

Glen Matlock Sex Pistols The Damned Iggy Pop Blondie John Lydon David Bowie Mott the Hoople

Louder Sound Jun 25

“Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” How anarchy, acrimony and apathy killed the Sex Pistols just 78 days after the release of Never Mind The Bollocks

Sex Pistols John Lydon Ramones The Clash The Damned Rod Stewart Steve Jones

Pollstar Yesterday

Public Image Unlimited: John Lydon On PiL’s First U.S. Tour In 8 Years (Subscribers Only)

Benzine Magazine Aug 18

Social Distortion – Born To Kill : Le prix de la rédemption

Social Distortion Mike Ness IGGY Ramones Nick Cave John Lydon Boy George

XS Noize Aug 11

Mystery Jets on Grief, Hope & A Hole to See the Sky Through | XS Noize Podcast #295

Mystery Jets Blaine Harrison Ollie Taylor Yoko Ono Leo Abrahams Glen Hansard Steve Lillywhite

Rolling Stone France Jul 31

INTERVIEW : Tobias Forge (Ghost) et Joe Elliott (Def Leppard)

Tobias Forge Ghost Joe Elliott Def Leppard Jefferson Starship The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Who Bon Scott Phil Lynott

3 articles Jul 25

Gojira Mario Duplantier Mick Jagger John Bonham Paleface Swiss The Rolling Stones Chris Martin Justin Bieber Shakira BTS

OUI FM, RTBF – Musique, Virgin Radio France

RTBF – Musique Jul 22

De la boutique SEX aux royalties : comment Malcolm McLaren a transformé la révolte punk en machine à cash

Malcolm McLaren Sex Pistols Vivienne Westwood Sylvain Sylvain Chrissie Hynde Pretenders Steve Jones

2 articles Jul 20

Jethro Tull Ian Anderson Joey Ramone John Lydon Stephen King Nick Cave Opeth MC5 Ramones

Louder Sound, RTBF – Musique

4 articles Jul 9

Madonna Keith Haring Mick Jagger John Lydon Honey Dijon Shygirl Kate Moss

Les Inrocks, Radio FG, The Fader

2 articles Jun 6

Public Image Ltd John Lydon Sex Pistols Joy Division New Order The Fall The Smiths

Concert and Co, Sun Burns Out

Loudwire Jun 25

Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock Celebrates New Documentary + Tour

Glen Matlock Sex Pistols The Damned Iggy Pop Blondie John Lydon David Bowie Mott the Hoople

The Guardian Music Aug 19

Jah Wobble on covering the Beatles, London buses and why punk went wrong: ‘Being kind is seen as square’

Jah Wobble The Beatles Public Image Ltd John Lydon Sinéad O’Connor Brian Eno Pharoah Sanders Richard Russell

Louder Sound Aug 12

“John Lydon had had a few beers. He was being completely over the top, saying how much he loved Aqualung”: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson quizzed by Yes, Genesis, ELP stars and others

Ian Anderson Jethro Tull Yes Emerson, Lake & Palmer Genesis Aqualung John Lydon Rick Wakeman Hugh Cornwell The Stranglers Derek Shulman Gentle Giant Carl Palmer

2 articles Aug 8

Morrissey Tool Chat Pile Bad Religion Afroman Iggy Pop GWAR Angine de Poitrine

Consequence of Sound, NME

Famille Rock Jul 29

John McGeoch Siouxie & Banshees

John McGeoch Siouxsie and the Banshees Magazine Generation X Peter Murphy John Lydon U2

4 articles Jul 22

John Lydon Sex Pistols Peter Hook New Order Morrissey Steve Jones Paul Cook Glen Matlock

Consequence of Sound, NME, Pop'n Music +1

Rolling Stone France Jul 20

INTERVIEW : Sex Pistols, le punk peut-il survivre sans Johnny Rotten ?

Sex Pistols John Lydon Frank Carter Steve Jones Glen Matlock Paul Cook Sid Vicious Malcolm McLaren

2 articles Jul 10

Sex Pistols John Lydon Glen Matlock Sid Vicious Steve Jones Paul Cook

Blabbermouth, NME

2 articles Jul 4

The Clash Ramones Sex Pistols Flamin’ Groovies The Stranglers The Damned Blondie Shane McGowan

Louder Sound, Magnet Magazine

The Guardian Music Jun 26

Initiation stones, buried recordings, and Ringo Starr’s drumkit: inside the visionary world of reggae master Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry

Lee “Scratch” Perry Bob Marley & The Wailers Beastie Boys The Clash Keith Richards John Lydon Sex Pistols

Louder Sound Jun 25

“Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” How anarchy, acrimony and apathy killed the Sex Pistols just 78 days after the release of Never Mind The Bollocks

Sex Pistols John Lydon Ramones The Clash The Damned Rod Stewart Steve Jones

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