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John Lydon

Sex Pistols - Johnny Rotten - John Lydon - 1977

Five music legends who couldn’t stand the Sex Pistols

Some weren’t fans.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 18, 2026
John Lydon - Singer - Sex Pistols - 2016

The TV show John Lydon could never respect: “I don’t care how much money it is”

“I don’t care how much money it is.”

Tom Phelan
Jun 11, 2026
When Britain's four greatest guitarists all met the Queen on the same day in 2005

When Britain’s four greatest guitarists all met the Queen on the same day in 2005

What a night.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 10, 2026
John Lydon - Mick Jagger - Split

The 1970s band that finally united Mick Jagger and John Lydon in agreement: “The worst thing you’ve ever fuckin’ heard”

This is war.

Tom Taylor
Jun 7, 2026
Eric Clapton - Guitarist - 1978

The 1970s singer Eric Clapton never wanted to talk to: “I was scared”

Keeping to himself more often.

Tim Coffman
Jun 4, 2026
John Lydon - Singer - Sex Pistols - 2016

“All-time favourite”: the classic rock song John Lydon performed at his Sex Pistols audition

Interesting choice…

Dale Maplethorpe
May 28, 2026
Glen Matlock - John Lydon - Split - 2026

Glen Matlock rules out Sex Pistols reunion with John Lydon: “Not gonna happen”

“I think he’s painted himself into a corner of a very big hallway.”

Rachael Pimblett
May 27, 2026
Jimmy Page - Robert Plant - Split

The punk Led Zeppelin single Robert Plant and Jimmy Page disagreed on: “We were so pissed off”

Not seeing eye to eye.

Dale Maplethorpe
May 25, 2026
Sting - Musician - 2018

The 1970s genre Sting slammed as too “predictable”

Not for Sting, apparently.

Dale Maplethorpe
May 24, 2026
Pete Townshend - The Who - Musician - Guitarist - 2025

The two rock stars who made Pete Townshend want to quit music: “Forcing my retirement”

Outshining his greatest work.

Tim Coffman
May 23, 2026
John Lydon - Simon Cowell - Split

“I ain’t licking his lollipop”: How Simon Cowell became John Lydon’s worst enemy

“It becomes awful…”

Ben Forrest
May 22, 2026
John Lydon - Public Image LTD

Did the Sex Pistols attempt to kill rock and roll as we know it?

Rebelling against everything.

Reuben Cross
May 14, 2026

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