John Lydon (interview) Love for Jethro Tull | Great Alice Cooper Story | Snubbed by Ray Davies

[@kayfimt7769]

Imagine meeting a legend like John Lydon and he’s more thrilled about meeting you.

[@classicalbum]

I know, it was so cool.... Love John, can't wait to see PiL this year

[@dwaynejessome1728]

such a joy to watch this! Made my night

[@1990-t1j]

@@classicalbum Great band.

[@stufen11]

A perfectly coherent interview. How can you fault a man who takes such personal care of his wife throughout her illness. Superb.

[@ttdt]

The joy in John's eyes when he realised who was asking the questions. Wonderful interview.

[@classicalbum]

I know, how flattering to be recognised by a legend like Mr Lydon...

[@jasonking2976]

Excellent stuff. My views about John have changed more times than the traffic lights at the end of my road, but he's always true to himself, always entertaining, and well worth watching.

[@merlinambrosius4398]

This. Never were truer words typed.

[@paulellsworth4007]

Ditto

[@ScottAllison-jf4ke]

Very cool to get John on your show.

[@PaIaeoCIive1684]

TBF, John will appear anywhere and everywhere. He likes a chat. Even let Barry get a word or two in.

[@classicalbum]

It took me lots and lots of emails to get an interview with him

[@ianjones7266]

He's a pretty shit interviewer though, seems uncomfortable... funny guy huh. Lots of name dropping😂

[@DannyG-cv8so]

I’m addicted to Johnny Lydon interviews on You Tube ❤

[@binopereira8531]

John Lydon always gives such great interviews. Loved this. Hope everyone is having a great day.

[@thesunreport]

Yes he's a little spark of life in a sometimes very grey world. :)

[@johnnyscarecrow71]

Brilliant, Barry. John's affection for and insights about Jethro Tull and "Zuma" are spot on, I think.

[@spiralarchitectfr]

This is the most British thing ever recorded on a camera! Jokes aside what a great interview

[@onsenkuma-l2p]

What a pleasure to watch this. John Lydon is always a great interview subject. I only saw PIL once, in '89 (with New Order and The Sugarcubes). He was hands down the best entertainer and performer I'd personally seen in concert to that point, with a great affection and consideration for his audience.

[@afinn5555]

This is hysterical!!! Thanks Barry!❤

[@davidtoups4684]

Ol “Johnny Rotten” never fails to give a great interview. He always has something interesting to say, and seems like a great and honest guy

[@scottjackson163]

My first concert (at age 13): Jethro Tull, April 1972, Tuscaloosa, AL. Phenomenal show!

[@GeoffCB]

July that year for me. 😊

[@Eagle-eye-pie]

Very lucky, such a brilliant band. It’s criminal how the radio only knows 2 of their songs.

[@petehook2866]

Cheers Barry, what a blast!

[@monsieurchevrebois9811]

A national treasure, witty, intelligent and endlessly fascinating. What a joy to listen to Mr Rotten.

[@DirtyWindshieldSeries]

Looking forward to the next installment! John Lydon is Fabulous! He never gives a bad Interview! He is as much an Icon as those he speaks highly of. And the nice thing is, he is probably more consistent in his views throughout his 50 Years in the Public Eye! He is still Authentic, which is more than the world of self professed 'wannabees' who claim to be "Punk", but are really nothing more than pillars for "The Establishment". He is Genuine and a Decent Man. R.I.P. Nora.🙏🏻

[@katrinacool]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview!!! Thank you for sharing!!! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@louiswilkes7476]

Well done Barry! Channel goes from strength to strength. I remember not so long ago you were questioning whether to continue as it was hard to build up subscribers. Hats off!

[@classicalbum]

Thanks...

[@jamesthorley4442]

Saw John on his tour last year (I May Be Wrong, I May Be Right). Absolutely loved it, John is a massive hero of mine. It was really strange seeing him on stage metres away from me

[@jeanmarieboucherit7376]

I don’t get Lyndon’s social environment considering his posh accent.

[@MrVenom5150]

Aaah this was great Barry! Love ya John. Keep on keeping on. Both of ya!

[@FormulaProg]

WOW, by far your best guest so far Barry and that's saying sumat let me tell ya! Love John he's a proper lad, always been salt of the earth.

[@asmcelhinney]

Riveting. Mr. Lydon is so captivating, the way he speaks and emotes feels so disjointed yet so honest. Great stuff, thank you!

[@katoness]

You lucky sod interviewing John, top bloke.

[@ministerofdarkness]

Definitely not "Disappointed" with this interview! Thank you John for all the fantastic music and thought provoking lyrics. "Second Edition" and "Flowers of Romance" are two of my favorite albums of all time. And of "Bollocks" changed my life in 1987! Cheers mate🍺

[@nyrocks5580]

This 'interview' was like being on a wild amusement park ride while under the influence of some wacky stuff. Bravo!

[@makka7890]

A man with the courage of his convictions. Always worth listening to and John's not bad either. Can't wait for Pt. 2, cheers Barry.

[@paulharvey7223]

Cracking interview! Johns very much a surprising character !

[@alaintremaine3302]

What a pleasure to see Monsieur Lydon here for an informal chat! I've been a Pistols/PIL fan since 1980. I also own one Jethro Tull CD, the 2011 Reissue of Aqualung.

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

Really appreciate the time stamps, great for relistening or sending clips to friends

[@paulellsworth4007]

Two great interviews I just watched from you! Thank you brother… love from Philadelphia!

[@julianbrowne7026]

I can concur that live JL commands the stage and auditorium in a manner that leaves no room for doubt that his honesty is a power that drives the musical experience to listeners Pistols to PIL . Awesome maaan!!!

[@timothygrayson]

The Legacy of rock music is astounding. From the late 60s to the early 80s we were subjected to a deluge of the finist music. I loved Never Mind the Bolloks as much as UFO live. We should appreciate the wealth of songwriting as that cannot be undone. It was recorded by angels of engineers and if I should croak I will always remember Bodies as a work of pure art.

[@briankehew579]

UFO, great choice

[@MartinJG100]

Never forget listening to a radio interview with JL a good few years back. He was so stoned he kept giving 'answers to another question'. It was like a Peter Sellers sketch.

[@timchaney8184]

John has given excellent interviews all his life.

[@mikeyg3202]

thank goodness to be continued. i can listen to john all day. love that guy.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Great interview - John Lydon’s always a great interview. Nice to see him happy!

[@therealtwiggyleaf]

Great interview, Barry! John was a very interesting guest! 😎

[@classicalbum]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@leddygee1896]

Thank you Mr. Lydon for existing in this time and space. I grew up in the era of Zeppelin, Sabbath and Purple and that was my early youthful indulgence. But I didn't hold it against you for shifting a genre at a time of generational transcendence in music history. You and the Pistols were the pivot point of that change...

[@briankehew579]

John used to go to Hawkwind and Status Quo shows all the time before punk. Most punks have a classic hard rock background.

[@emscott2705]

Great interview. John has great taste in music. He mentioned Alex Harvey as an influence and I really see that with the leering theatrics in his performance. Such a Londoner ❤

[@briankehew579]

SAHB

[@christopher9152]

Awesome interview! Thanks so much.

[@classicalbum]

Thanks for listening

[@DallasGunther]

I love Jethro Tull. Especially mid to late 70's. Im in my mid 40's so they were from an older generation but i really went hard on the proggier stuff. Punk was never really my thing until more recently. Ive found value in most forms of music at present. I can definately give credit where credit is due and John Lydon was as pivotal of an individual as anyone in the history of music. Hes a damn entertaining interview to be sure and i really appreciate that he keeps his heart right on his sleve where it belongs. Most people have no idea what it means to be open and honest, probably because they have something to hide, but not him. He's the salt of the earth. And i like him more with every clip like this one that i watch.

[@marcussimendinger3065]

That was fun can't wait for the rest.

[@MrRaffles1234]

Loving these interviews. Keep going ...

[@classicalbum]

check out my interviews playlist... loads on there

[@newsles2]

Bloody hell man, you never even thanked him for watching your channel, even after he complimented yours! 😂 Let's put it down to starstuck nerves then. As a former journo I can relate to that. Love it though. Fascinating wee interview. I also saw PIL some years ago. A great experience. Thanks again for the content.

[@ViN-kr3ri]

I love John. He's another one who's been cancelled by the mainstream media because of his views on Trump, Brexit etc.

[@brianjames5685]

Wow. This for me is the pinnacle. The coolest and most intelligent dude in the world! I've believed that for 40 years now. That's regarding John by the way lol. Great interview can't wait for more.

[@alessandroneri8929]

Great great Interview. PIL rules.

[@ianjones7266]

I was amazed to see PIL at Lincolns 'Engine Shed'. The performance was just fab! Quite a small venue so very intimate really. Lincoln's come a long way.....

[@RenniefosterRF]

Nice one, big respect John is a true legend.

[@scottmcrae3355]

Fantastic! John is such a friendly, gregarious fellow! I had no idea.

[@richardkidney5738]

Quality stuff, I could listen to John all day

[@AbigailJrney-1]

Wow! This was totally cool. Good seeing John Lydon!

[@wolfetom10]

Thank you so much for this interview. Really cool to see "Johnny Rotten" as just a reall7y cool and funny old English dude. A 1980 high school grad I was right there where I could have jumped on the Pistols and punk in general and I didn't at the time, though I did a couple of years later. Kind of a regret, I guess, but there's plenty of music to go around, and I can still enjoy it now after the fact. Much of what I listened to at the time has turned out to be less interesting or worthwhile in the long run. But unfortunately that's true of almost all pop music, in every era (this era is just especially bad).

[@stigflambard9799]

JL - Quality bloke. We need more like him, people who stand up and say it as it is.

[@robertcook2572]

Yes, just like Keir Starmer, for example

[@EdPreston-e3j]

Splendid. John is a legend.

[@freckoc9736]

Brilliant interview, very entertaining, Barry!

[@RichardCalladine-u1o]

Lydon....a pivotal figure in my musical journey...Public Image in my top 10 singles...Keith Levine RIP...

[@splankhoon]

Thank you so much for this. John's an amazing guy.

[@mrkitewine7700]

Fantastic interview, thanks. John always has something interesting to say. I often wonder what he thought about the reference to Johnny Rotten in Neil Young’s “Hey hey, my my”.

[@katoness]

Yes, same thing occurred to me.

[@0KT0BER]

Smashing to see Mr Lydon still full of beans.

[@hixyhicks]

I used to think John was a knob ,but after watching a load of his interviews ,I believe behind all the anarchy and bluster I think he is a nice kind man .

[@misterocain]

"to be continued". Thank goodness for that.

[@rightchordleadership]

Fun stuff, Barry! 😊

[@thefella131]

My idol when I was growing up in the 70z. Posters all over my bedroom walls.

[@Chris-Neal]

Fantastic !!🎉🎉🎉

[@bargainbassist]

A real train wreck of an interview, replete with technical glitches. Definitely punk. And that’s why I love it, the best interview I’ve caught in a while.

[@classicalbum]

I thought it was a great interview, really loved it. There were some glitches as the internet was a bit laggy

[@DavidStoops-ml8ib]

Brilliant interview Barry. Can't wait for Ian Anderson

[@SOUPENE]

Great interview love you Johnny !!!!!!

[@stephanevillatte5970]

Congrats for this interview,John is a nice guy,God saves the Queen...and God bless him!

[@immaterialimmaterial5195]

LOVE Johnny's authenticity! XXX

[@Baz63]

Well Barry you are now sitting at the top table as the interviewee of Lydon's musical calibre pays homage to you. Congratulations.

[@charleigh195]

Going to see Sir John in Hull later this year can’t wait.A magnetic intelligent man truly magnificent human being.

[@animal5529]

I will be there and at last get a meet and great,

[@ilabelle1]

I don't always agree with what John has to say but I do respect him. He's always a great interview. Thanks Barry.

[@Julian-q7x]

Very entertaining, and somewhat eye opening interview!

[@graphicmaths7677]

I was 12 when the Pistols started taking off, so I never managed to see them live. Finally getting to see PIL in Oxford in June, looking forward to it. Not sure why it starts at 6:30, perhaps it is so we can get back to the retirement home before the 9pm curfew?

[@brit1954]

John Lydon represents a very interesting and unique type of british culture

[@noelstafford7266]

I'm genuinely interested in knowing which exactly, if you don't mind.

[@Keith_Lard]

Great interview What a character John is

[@johngalt6708]

Great great guy. Have been a fan since the start, and have very fond memories of being kicked out of the Queen's silver jubilee disco at Haslingfield village hall in 1977 when I persuaded the aging DJ to play the Pistols "God Save the Queen".

[@jurekowsiak3671]

What a great surprise. Thanks Barry, thanks John.

[@blackbaron0]

I guess the opening lyrics of Pretty Vacant were turned on their heads here. John Lydon through the years, always worth a listen - just says it.

[@doogie-mk2lq]

John is so great I remember him talking about Tull in another interview (100 Club?) referring to Martin Barre as Aynsley Dunbar. Consistent being just a little bit off like trout and salmon. But... Martin L. Barre also has a miss in an interview saying that Sid Vicious said he like his guitar playing. Mixed Sid & John in that one. Or maybe Martin was drawing from his well camouflaged inner punk.🤔 Finish with... UnderWraps & Drama. Two of the 80s best albums.

[@gregarruda112]

John , thanks.

[@simonjester0074]

I enjoyed this immensely ~ John is always interesting

[@AdrianNicholls]

That was great fun. Johnny is so unfiltered.

[@1990-t1j]

John Lydon has so much style.

[@Texeq]

Cool to hear Alex Harvey Band was an influence. They were great!

[@rickanderton4406]

PIL have been brilliant for so long & I love to hear him on good form in this interview, Funny as hell that he's such a prog fan, amongst other verboten stuff. Would love to have a pint with him but we'd have to avoid politics...

[@marklockey4434]

John and Keith Emerson were neighbours in Santa Monica and became good friends. John called Keith “ A great bloke “.

[@briankehew579]

Both enjoyed a great larf

[@markwade2530]

John is so interesting & entertaining to listen to. Even though I don't agree with everything he says in interviews he gives, I fully respect him. I'd love to know his favourite Quo album.

[@SPRPhilly]

That was loads of fun!

[@david8157]

Such a lovely man John. His debut with the Sex Pistols was a revelation when I was a kid and is still one of my all time favorite albums.

[@b2tall239]

Guy Pratt and now Johnny Rotten. Congrats, Barry. Great job.

[@dang75790]

Great job. Love john

[@raymondbonington9355]

I await the John and Anderson gig .

[@piotrgrabowski5024]

what a treat!

[@andrewmacdonald3667]

I’ll be seeing his old band in Australia this year. I’ll give them his regards.

[@micknordstrom2591]

I love John Lydon, he is a very intelligent, loving and witty man.

[@pauldavies6037]

Good now old John a national treasure

[@threadnugent]

Over the years I’ve chatted with many 70’s UK punk bands… Tull, Camel, Genesis were all in their wheelhouse

[@trippknotic]

Interesting that Neil Young wouldn’t play with John but sang about him in arguably his most famous song.