Punk legend John Lydon is to be feted for his contribution to music at the upcoming Bmi London Awards in October (13).The former Sex Pistols frontman, also known as Johnny Rotten, will follow in the...
Punk icon John Lydon was unsurprised when legendary British Tv presenter Sir Jimmy Savile was unmasked as a paedophile, because the rocker caused a storm by branding him "seedy" 35 years ago.Bbc bosses were rocked...
Sex Pistols rocker John Lydon and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie are among the stars who have signed up to host a series of radio shows in Britain over the summer (13).The two musicians will be...
Punk icon John Lydon has slammed Brits who are celebrating the death of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, branding them "cowards".The controversial ex-leader died on Monday (08Apr13) after suffering a stroke, and her passing has...
Sex Pistols star John Lydon has been branded "rude" and "sexist" for yelling at a female Tv host during an interview in Australia this week (beg08Apr13).The veteran rocker appeared on The Project on Tuesday (09Apr13)...
Heavy rock legend Ritchie Blackmore will follow John Lydon and Axl Rose's examples if Deep Purple are chosen among the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2013 - by skipping the ceremony.The guitar...
Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones is calling for a new musical revolution. The 'God Save the Queen' band changed the course of musical history with their outrageous lyrics, behaviour and shock tactics in the 70s,...
Punk icon John Lydon has paid tribute to jailed Russian rockers Pussy Riot, hailing them as "incredibly brave" for standing up to the country's president Vladimir Putin.Three members of the feminist group - Nadezhda Tolokonnikova,...
John Lydon allowed the Sex Pistols' music to be included in the Olympic Games opening ceremony because it represented the NHS.The punk band had a hit with 'God Save The Queen' - which was hugely...
Punk icon John Lydon is to undergo dental surgery amid fears his rotten teeth could kill him.The Sex Pistols frontman was nicknamed Johnny Rotten in his 1970s heyday because of his crumbling molars, but he...
Punk icon John Lydon proved he still had an anarchic streak after arguing with British politicians about legalising drugs during a U.K. TV debate.The former Sex Pistols rebel took a seat on the panel of...
John Lydon will be appearing on Bbc One current affairs program 'Question Time' this evening (July 5, 2012), the ever-outspoken elder statesmen of punk being given his biggest opportunity on TV in years to get...
John Lydon will appear on 'Question Time' tonight (05.07.12). The former Sex Pistols rocker will join former Home Secretary Alan Johnson, Tory MP Louise Mensch and journalist Dominic Lawson on the panel of the BBC...
Punk icon John Lydon was too busy playing dad to late stepdaughter Ari Up's twins to revive Public Image Ltd. prior to last year (11), insisting he took his role as a father figure very...
Former Sex Pistols star John Lydon insists U.K. officials only have themselves to blame for the riots that erupted in major cities across Britain last summer (11) - because they shut down all the places...
Punk legend John Lydon has defended his decision to appear in a much-maligned U.K. advert for butter, insisting he was proud to boost the image of a British brand.The former Sex Pistols frontman stunned fans...
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...
John Lydon thinks Simon Cowell is ''really bad news'' for music. The Sex Pistols frontman finds the music mogul ''hilarious to watch'' while judging on TV talent shows, but he believes the 'X Factor' boss...
Rocker John Lydon has blamed his former bandmate Jah Wobble's management team for scuppering a full Public Image Ltd. reunion.Former Sex Pistols star Lydon announced in 2009 he was putting PiL back together after a...
John Lydon has slammed the London Olympics organizers for trying to ''involve'' the Sex Pistols in the Games ''without any respect''. The group's frontman is refusing to support the sporting event - which is due...
Rocker John Lydon is urging British Prime Minister David Cameron to overturn the U.K.'s smoking ban, insisting it's a "ludicrous" law.Legislation prohibiting tobacco smoking in public buildings was introduced in 2007, but the punk icon...
Punk icon John Lydon turned down an offer for his band Sex Pistols to take part in the London Olympics celebrations, branding the event a waste of money and accusing organisers of trying to hijack...
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 frontman John Lydon wants "no part" of the fan campaign to push the band's God Save The Queen re-release to the top of the charts, insisting the group never cared about pop success.The...
Punk icon John Lydon escaped arrest during the Sex Pistols' infamous gig on a boat in 1977 - by telling cops music mogul Richard Branson was the band's frontman.The controversial group performed a show on...
Punk icon John Lydon has reportedly threatened to launch legal action against his former Public Image Ltd. bandmate Jah Wobble over the rights to their album Metal Box.Wobble and his fellow ex-PiL star Keith Levene...
Punk icon John Lydon has blamed TV talent shows for the fact his reunited Public Image Ltd. have yet to find a record label.The sneering former Sex Pistols singer has taken aim at hit shows...
Rock legends Ringo Starr, John Lydon and Brian Wilson were honoured at the 2011 Mojo Awards in London on Thursday night (21Jul11).The Beatles legend was the main attraction at the magazine's annual prizegiving, as he...
One of the stages at Britain's Isle of Wight festival was marred by problems over the weekend (10-12Jun11), with John Lydon complaining about sound issues during his set and overcrowding temporarily halting Chase And Status'...
Punk icon John Lydon has developed a speech impediment after having surgery to his mouth to repair his rotting teeth.The Sex Pistols frontman - famously nicknamed Johnny Rotten in his 1970s heyday because of his...