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Fans Remember Ian Curtis, 32 Years On
Fans have paid tribute to Joy Division's Ian Curtis, who died 32 years ago today (18.05.12).Lovers of the post-punk British band have taken to twitter to remember the singer, who committed suicide on May 18...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2012
John Lydon Loves Watching Old Sex Pistols Footage
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 April 2012
John Lydon Slams Simon Cowell
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2012
John Lydon Slams Olympics
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 April 2012
John Lydon Snubs Olympics
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...
By WENN on 25 April 2012
John Lydon Wants 'No Part' In Sex Pistols Reissue
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2012
John Lydon Wants 'No Part' Of God Save The Queen Campaign
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...
By WENN on 17 April 2012
Axl Rose Booed At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Axl Rose was booed at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday (14.04.12) when his name was mentioned.The singer refused to attend the 27th Annual event in Cleveland, Ohio, where his...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2012
Avril Lavigne's British Influence
Avril Lavigne's clothing range is heavily influenced by British music.The Canadian singer's Abbey Dawn line is inspired by some of her favourite 70s punk bands, such as the Sex Pistols and believes her influences are...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2012
John Lydon Turned Cops On Branson During Boat Raid
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...
By WENN on 29 February 2012
Johnny Depp Plays 'Surprise' Show
Johnny Depp played a surprise concert in Texas.The Hollywood heartthrob is currently in Austin to promote new movie 'The Rum Diary' and stunned the crowd at the Continental Club by performing an impromptu set with...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 October 2011
John Lydon A 'Mad Barker'
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 May 2011
Sex Pistols Disc Is Most Valuable Vinyl
A rare recording of the Sex Pistols' God Save The Queen has been named the world's most valuable vinyl disc.Experts value A&M Records' copy of God Save The Queen at $12,800 (£8,000), since the punk...
By WENN on 21 April 2011
John Lydon Still Waiting To Record Masterpiece
John Lydon doesn't think he's made his best record yet.The former Sex Pistols and Public Image Limited (PiL) frontman has been behind albums including 'Never Mind The B******s, Here's the Sex Pistols' and 'Metal Box',...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2011
Primal Scream Teaming With Matlock For Liam Gallagher's Japan Show
Fans attending Liam Gallagher's star-studded charity show for Japan are set for a rock 'n' roll first - Primal Scream are teaming up with Sex Pistols legend Glen Matlock for the gig.The former Oasis star's...
By WENN on 23 March 2011
Osbourne Slams Lydon For Ozzy Rant
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly has defended her father after John Lydon labelled him a "senile delinquent", calling the Sex Pistols star "sad" and "bitter" for taking aim at her dad.Lydon made the remarks last week...
By WENN on 15 March 2011
John Lydon Not A Punk
John Lydon doesn't like being called a punk. The singer - also known as Johnny Rotten - was leader of the notorious band Sex Pistols, figureheads of the rebellious 70s movement, but despite being dubbed...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2011
The Monkees Surprised To Influence The Sex Pistols
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 February 2011
American Idol Fan Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has started watching 'American Idol' since Steven Tyler became a judge.The rocker has become a regular viewer of the pop star search show since the Aerosmith star joined the panel...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2011
John Lydon Blasts Jay-z
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 January 2011
Jamiroquai Blasts Rotten Lydon
JAMIROQUAI frontman JAY KAY has blasted SEX PISTOLS rocker JOHN LYDON, accusing him of becoming a "nuisance" during a long-haul flight to Australia.The singer was sitting next to Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten, when...
By WENN on 24 November 2010
Frank Black Donates 100,000 Pound To Keep Club Open
Frank Black has reportedly donated £100,000 to a fund fighting to keep a London venue open. The Pixies frontman has backed a campaign to save the 100 Club, which is presently facing closure due to...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 November 2010
Sex Pistols Track To Be Used In Advert
Punk legends the SEX PISTOLS have agreed to allow their hit song PRETTY VACANT to be used in a television commercial for the first time.Former frontman Johnny Rotten, real name John Lydon, was slated for...
By WENN on 15 September 2010
Duff Mckagan Quits Addiction
Duff McKagan has left Jane's Addiction after just five months.The former Guns 'N' Roses bass player cited "musical differences" as the motivation behind his decision to leave the US rock group, despite working on material...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2010
Bob Marley Biopic Planned
Bob Marley is to be the focus of a biopic. British director Jenny Ash is developing a project about the reggae artist, focusing on the time he spend living in London.Ash told Deadline.com: "There's never...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 August 2010
The Sex Pistols Fragrance
The Sex Pistols have released a new fragrance.The English punk rock band - fronted by Johnny Rotten - have teamed up with cosmetic firm Fragrance and Beauty Limited to create the Sex Pistols scent, which...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 August 2010
Gorillaz Shot Down By Sex Pistol
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 July 2010
Ronnie Wood's Glastonbury Dream
Ronnie Wood is upset his band The Faces have not been asked to play at this year's Glastonbury Festival.The guitarist - who is also a member of The Rolling Stones - is desperate to take...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 June 2010
Gillespie Forms Silver Machine Supergroup
Rocker BOBBY GILLESPIE has formed a new supergroup with the SEX PISTOLS' GLEN MATLOCK, RINGO STARR's drummer son ZAK STARKEY and his PRIMAL SCREAM bandmates ANDREW INNES and BARRIE CADOGAN.The five-piece has teamed up to...
By WENN on 15 June 2010
The Faces To Make New Lp?
The Faces are set to record new material.Keyboard player Ian McLagan believes writing and recording fresh songs is the logical next step for the reformed band once they complete their US tour.He said: "I think...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 May 2010
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