John Lydon

Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still

Full Name

John Joseph Lydon

Born

January 31st, 1956

Height

5ft 8in

Hometown

Finsbury Park, London, UK

Net Worth

Approximately $1 million

Partner

Nora Forster (1979-2023)

Family

John Lydon is the son of John Christopher Lydon and Eileen Lydia Barry. He had three younger brothers and was married to German publishing heiress Nora Forster from 1979 until her death in 2023. Lydon has no biological children but was a stepfather to Forster’s daughter, Ari Up of The Slits.

Years Active

1975-present

Bands

Sex Pistols, Punk Image Ltd

Top Tracks

'Anarchy in the UK', 'God Save the Queen', 'This is Not a Love Song' , 'Death Disco'

Top Albums

'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols', 'The Flowers of Romance', 'First Issue', 'Second Edition / Metal Box'

Records Sold

Two million globally

Number Ones

Four UK number-one singles and one UK number-one album with the Sex Pistols

Fun Facts

John Lydon adopted the nickname “Johnny Rotten” because of his famously poor teeth when he joined the Sex Pistols, though he has long preferred to be known by his real name.

Related Artists

Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, Public Image Ltd, The Clash, The Damned

John Lydon, also known by his stage name ‘Johnny Rotten’ was an incredibly influential figure in the late 70s punk scene in London. His band, the Sex Pistols, became one of the most controversial bands at the time, with their outspoken ideologies of anarchy and rebellion.

He worked alongside other British artists, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock and Paul Cook. Together they formed the Sex Pistols, in which they became pioneers of the British punk movement and working-class youth rebellion.

As of late, John Lydon has been performing in the band, Public Image Ltd, where they have reached great success, still creating music and performing tours.