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WATCH: John Lydon Goes Rotten on Female Australian TV Host

Kevin Wicks — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:00:45 +0000

No one ever expects decorum from John Lydon — better known as Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten. But even his most jaded critics are gagging at his latest stunt, which took place Tuesday (April 9) in Australia where he’s ...

News Roundup: John Lydon’s House on Fire, Simon Cowell on J-Lo and Andy Serkis on Going Ape

staff — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:39:22 +0000

• Former Sex Pistol John Lydon took time out from accepting an award at yesterday’s MOJO bash to explain to reporters that he is currently without a London home, because it burned to the ground. A faulty spin-drier is thought to be ...

What Are Classic Rock Awards Ceremonies For?

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:29:55 +0000

It seems a little churlish, when you have a roomful of the great and good from the history of rock music, to point out that the reason they have all assembled is to receive a form of tribute which has transparently been created just in ...

Rolling Sex Beatles For The Olympics?

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:23:59 +0000

Some news stories contain such a heady mix of excitement, horror and wishful thinking, no one is entirely sure how best to react: this next item is a perfect example.

John Lydon Promises His ‘Best Record’ is Forthcoming

MacKenzie Wilson — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:56:11 +0000

John Lydon certainly keeps things interesting, right? Especially when it comes to talking to the press.

Royal Roundup: Anti-monarchist Johnny Rotten is Rocked by Royal Love

jimlyons — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:38:36 +0000

Is this the story of Johnny Rotten? Even former Sex Pistol John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) has a soft spot for Kate and William.

Music Roundup: The Go! Team Revives Its Pop Party Mix

MacKenzie Wilson — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:41:03 +0000

The Go! Team returns after a near-four year hiatus to release its third studio album, Rolling Blackouts, out today (February 1) in the U.S.

Sitting Next to John Lydon Isn’t Such a Gas, Says Jay Kay

MacKenzie Wilson — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:01:00 +0000

(L-R) John Lydon, Jay Kay

Music Roundup: Killing Joke Reigns Again on ‘Absolute Dissent’

MacKenzie Wilson — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:26:00 +0000

It's getting to be that time of year where the music release schedule stars to wind down with holiday albums and various reissues. But luckily Killing Joke sneaks in their long-awaited Absolute Dissent LP in the U.S. today.

John Lydon Praises William and Kate’s Royal Engagement

MacKenzie Wilson — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:03:00 +0000

The last person I ever expected to congratulate Prince William and Kate Middleton on their royal engagement was John Lydon. The outspoken punk legend has famously channeled his disgust for the British Monarchy in the press for decades ...