John Lydon Anger Is An Energy BBC Breakfast 2014

John Lydon chats to Charlie and Naga about his autobiography Anger Is An Energy on BBC Breakfast October 2014

[@WestcountryDude]

How to make two polite BBC presenters nervous...invite John Lydon on!

[@christopherdale8201]

Hahaha Classic if you had to make an analogy of it,it is like putting you foot in a bear trap.

[@pizzaboy4463]

...and how to make this programme interesting and watchable.

[@marsbase3729]

Like two zookeepers trying to handle an unpredictable tiger, lol

[@garynewton1263]

Hahahahahahaha.........Yes. Actually I was thinking how gooda TV talkshow host John would be...........provided it was on a network that didn't contain ads. 😉

[@PhiI93]

John is not what the media makes him out to be. The reality is he's a genuinely caring and sincere person. He's also got a brilliant sense of humor.

[@billyprentice8353]

PhiI93 and uv JUST realised

[@jakeshaw6827]

@VAcreeper2000 Dam mate Phi93 really got you going didn't he lol well done Phi93 well done bro 😅

[@jakeshaw6827]

@VAcreeper2000 Haha I can understand that sometimes there is nothing like pissing KZbin people off

[@PhiI93]

@@jakeshaw6827 Hahaha

[@sexobscura]

Nothing in the media is real

[@darklordcthulhu7231]

John Lydon once said that he is "nobodies hero." I can personally attest that he was wrong on that one. He's quality in my eyes.

[@facetheuncertaintyoflife6154]

It's took him a long time but he's gaining respect

[@rubielaynerawlings4491]

❤️Lyndon ✌🏾🧚🏿🇦🇺

[@jbayley6963]

We are the nobodies my friend

[@uk1988tb303]

National treasure. Truly the best of British.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

and now hes american. hes ours now ya poncy geezahs. lol

[@ggggg-h9s]

I thought he was Irish!!.....

[@siennas3186]

No but his parents were. :-)

[@malachy1847]

@@siennas3186 Thinking he talks of being part of an, "IRISH " Family...

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

our honorable Duke of Kent is the best of british ......

[@gangrel_76]

John Lydon is amazing. Just amazing. He's blunt and honest, people tend to not like that, but anyone with a bit of sense knows he's fucking spot on.

[@billb9681]

Genuine Legend.

[@spinach-colour-joey6776]

Genuine moron

[@josmith2031]

@@spinach-colour-joey6776 like yourself 🤣🤣🤣

[@mariestobbs4961]

Never judge a book by its cover!!!! Very intelligent and caring man ❤

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Well said👍

[@norinickrrostron9001]

He loves to speak over the top of interviewers...keeping them on edge...never letting them take control ...he's awesome.

[@rafflesxyz4800]

Yep. He's always done that. Entertaining to see.

[@DavidTransformer]

An absolute legend

[@lemonfreshie]

This guy is like fine wine!

[@bobdownes162]

More like "Scrumpy", me luvver.

[@react--]

More like a bottle of piss.

[@bobdownes162]

@@react-- After drinking the wine ?

[@martinboulden3540]

John always speaks a lot of sense. He talks in a style which makes you listen to him. But it all makes sense. Not to mention great humour.

[@khalidrashid6645]

Very witty ,actually very pleasant man

[@brightspark54]

I'm 60 now -and still love his records and style ever lasting

[@timcrawford2306]

Wow his whole attitude has changed so much the last few years. Nothing but love for the guy

[@FabDino]

Older n wiser

[@Foxys1974]

Best autobiography I've ever read, could not put it down, most colourful, honest, emotional, well written book ever! Totally fell in love and respected in all he stood for! And all he's done with his life! I highly recommend it! My best read in many years! What a journey he takes the reader on! What intelligence! Well done John. X

[@luislizard2626]

Same here darling ... I didn't stop laughing... I've always loved this man... Now I adore him such a genius toe to toe with Morrissey... And both books mention the New York Dolls... :)

[@Foxys1974]

Ha! Same I adore him too! Maybe if he was on TV more I'd watch it xx

[@luislizard2626]

+Foxy johnston ...did you see the video on KZbin where he speaks about Katy Perry? Lmao... check it out x

[@Foxys1974]

Luis Meloni yes I have! Haha! I spent a full day off, on. KZbin watching interview of him! Top man!

[@luislizard2626]

+Foxy johnston are you on fb?

[@raultarafetti7326]

Charming as ever! Great man this Johnny Lydon.

[@robertpeston6692]

Lydon is a great man! spot on about health-care and education!!! props!

[@josh-cf4kk]

This Man Is A Legend ! Love Him

[@theoppiesghost]

He's just a national treasure. They single handedly destroyed disco. God love them. They changed music forever

[@catherinehouston9546]

I love disco♥

[@oimavis]

That's quite a naive perspective produced & perpetuated by a very this or that media. If punk is a rebellion against 'the man' then disco also was. Its was initially spawned among the violently suppressed minority groups of the time both in terms of race & sexuality. Just like punk, it got noticed by £&$ worshipping record labels who sold the whole lot out for greed. What is referred to as disco now is actually just a mediocre pop imitation. Likewise with most 'punk'. It's no coincidence that fundamentally the two actually share a lot of the same roots.

[@Bpg5012trick]

Funny thing is he loved disco music.

[@simonprice1938]

Destroyed disco.... dear god what a melt...

[@sambkingmusic]

Fucking moron. He didn't do anything to destroy disco. He's got an appreciation for all kinds of shit, he was just opposed to homogeneity.

[@paulconnor2261]

Great wordsmith ..love his off the cuff remarks ..never sold out

[@arrogant80s43]

"in school they take your brains away, they take your soul away".....Lydon said those words a long time ago and he was right. Going to school for more than 4 hours a day ruins creativity and kids become incredibly bored. In finland, kids barely go to school and they're noted as brightest in the world.

[@Harvester236]

I think we're better off learning through experience rather than what some fascist teacher orders you to do; sit in a dull classroom writing notes which mean nothing.

[@arrogant80s43]

***** I think you're right. There's something to be said for learning when it's fun and not forced for 8 fucking hours a day and then to top that off you got homework? ugh. I hated school because of that but I did just fine for myself once I got out. We don't even use 85% of the things that they teach in school, in the real world.

[@richardmurray2068]

+Arrogant 80s It sort of has turned full circle now and its there for all to see, go and take a look at your local school from the outside and tell me what it resembles? A jail of course, they even have the fences and security gate to seal the deal

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Welcome to England !! That probably explains why Pink Floyd are such a popular Band

[@MrAussieJules]

+Arrogant 80s well said... school needs a big rethink it kills creativity and is not a good social environment. Nowadays with the internet its hardly necessary... and social skills are better learnt in team sports, social dancing, climbing clubs etc. worth reading "Weapons of Mass instruction" by ex-schoolteacher John Taylor Gatto (free PDF on the net).

[@paulockenden2091]

John is the ONLY person who tells it how it is, he uses his position wisely.The foolish are those who think they know who he really is without actually listening.

[@oscarg.kourany701]

Well really nothing has changed politically or socially since then, only what is considered fashionable. PUNK was truly WOKE.

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

@@oscarg.kourany701 Cringe

[@nigelfaulkner5449]

Brilliant geezer, tells it as it is. I have loads of respect for the man.

[@garynewton1263]

Anger is an energy. A line from the 1986 P.I.L song "Rise". A forgotten track sadly but it still has a potent message in 2022.

[@soundrevolver886]

PiL is criminally underrated

[@annakallio6386]

You are such an inspiration, John!

[@momolovesmina]

Thankfully, John will tell the truth, warts and all. Very rare. A hero.

[@jimmypopt.v.3037]

Often plays the sneery juvenile prat part which he`s perhaps getting a bit old for now. But his other side is eloquent, engaging, charming and hugely interesting. You never know which version he will present but he has more charisma than the entire current British music scene put together, even at nearly 60.

[@divernater]

How superbly considered and well answered was he,, love ya John, :)

[@charlie-girl72]

John I finally could buy your book! I'm exited!

[@leyobahn2011]

Vivienne Westwood? "That rancid old bag!" Major LOL.... Love Lydon!

[@RandyMandy8888]

I LIKE JOHN LYDON...I FIND HIM INTERESTING AND ENTERTAINING ON THE TV...A PLEASURE TO WATCH...GOD SAVE THE QUEEN JOHN AND PUT PLENTY OF BUTTER ON MY TOAST LOL.

[@permaveg]

Your comment admirably proves the ilk that now like Lydon and find him acceptable to their cloth ears and brainwashed thinking, "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN" you blurt out with vacuous thought, you know once this man that had ball's and wrote "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN, SHE AINT NO HUMAN BEING,MADE YOU A MORON, POTENTIAL H-BOMB". He had a 'MORON' in mind just like you when he wrote that.

[@RandyMandy8888]

you take it to heart..i'm a nobody just like you.each to there own though a permaveg.if i like someone and a song and a tv advert and watch a youtube video i will comment ..then comes along a hater.i know your the moron...your comment says it all...jog on.

[@dreamworld6]

Love that man

[@jayham____fromgeorgia]

Always refreshing to see interviewers who prepare for an interview.. Excellent!

[@mikedubin7276]

Love this man.

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

John is like the Brian Clough of Rock n Roll . I mean, I think.. that when the guy talks, you listen Whether he is talking crap or talking sense. In this one he talks LOADS of sense. I love the guy x

[@mikek2001uk]

Priceless - he is a national treasure (although he'd hate to be described as such!).

[@lionheart6229]

Those who are and were quick ( like me ) to criticise this man, were those who never truly listened to what he actually said. What a fool I was. And John lydon, I salute you.

[@benji.B-side]

Thankfully you got to see the truth.

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

I just love everything about JOHN,,👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@mariagill5183]

Jl absolutely owned that interview. What a class act!!

[@angelanelajuly2961]

My wife and I met John at LAX. He was very caring, treated us with respect, was talking to someone else but gave us a moment as fans. He pointed at our 2 y/o daughter and said, that’s my biggest fan. We laughed. Then when we landed on the way through the airport he said, “have a good day”. He loves good people, good parents, and was so nice. Even though we interrupted his conversation. Thanks John

[@jimmd-g7m]

he's always been himself, always loved this man

[@gw2031]

The last keeper of genuine Britishness before Canary Wharf and Coffee shops,, behind the outrage and anger ? A genuinely caring and gentle soul !

[@BigMoeFo]

John Lydon is my moral compass

[@musicplateau1]

John is every personality on the spectrum of upstanding people.

[@lisaleone2296]

This is a genuine person.

[@pookie67]

very mellowed out in his age, he's pretty much a pleasant and normal chap now

[@bobbyempathy1433]

Did you ever finish the Corrupt Redux?

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

He may choose his words more in advance than in 1977, but mellowed out?? I tend to disagree 100% with you.

[@leoguerra4516]

annd a polite and normal chap...

[@mynameisdudge]

I don't tend to read an autobiography but I had to pick this up! I could listen to Rotten for hours so why not pick his book up?! :D

[@Carl-im9gh]

+mynameisdudge Anger is an energy but its also a weakness. Jonny is a weak and spiteful guy. I would have thought he would have grown out of it but he has more spite to spread. He is an awful human. What a Rotter.

[@kimsherlock8969]

Thankyou for your honesty and humility.

[@nicholasdavies6264]

shoots from the hip... speaks his mind and don't give a toss who doesn't like it! respect!

[@johnknowles4131]

He’s a legendary I love him

[@technomickdocumentalist2495]

Top man, intelligent, courteous, well spoken, confident, always has direction in his conversation. Opinionated, very funny, I think he is a thoroughly interesting man, and absolutely love him for what he represents. Long live Mr Rotten.

[@MrFreud98]

Hahaha, John is alright! love it.

[@SuperKunda]

Christian Freud JOHN I LIKE THE LIVE

[@SuperKunda]

pinco pallino LUCA LOTTI TO YOUNG

[@richierich1470]

Honest John simple as that Good Man JUST A GOOD PERSON

[@wretchedknave5740]

A lifetime punk rocker and gooner. Can't get more legendary than that.

[@stephendawe5768]

John,telling us about anger on BBC breakfast TV took your geni to another level mate.

[@philiprogers2761]

Love this guy says what he wants 100 percent honest in his views very intelligent man

[@A.I-GAMING]

The sex pistols were from the future, they went back in time to save music.

[@normanno8514]

the sex pistols were john lydon

[@hectorbartlett567]

The man is indeed an eccentric and in many ways, highly inteligent maverick !

[@ekolke]

I love John!!

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

I have the book and it is something out of the box. Brilliant and very raw

[@JulioAvalos3000]

I'm always on the lookout for a Lydon interview. The man is brilliant and highly entertaining.

[@merlin5476]

What a diamond of a bloke. He always talks sense & says Exactly how it is without sugar coating over everything, which seems to happen with most journalism & authorities.

[@madeleinehague648]

John Lydon is SO funny, and entertaining and a good egg.

[@grunthostheflatulent269]

At 6:30, he blows the establishment's motives W-I-D-E open and into plain view! Anger is probably the one reason I have any drive left! Gosh, I love this person..

[@johnnycasinosob6596]

Naga "One person i was interested in on your views on Vivian Westwood, because she played quite a part" John "Oh that rancid Old Bag

[@EcHoquickscopez]

He’s absolutely brilliant!😂

[@anitalacey7381]

“I could be wrong I could be right”........ RIGHT John !!!!

[@shughy1]

What a fantastic man

[@renafielding945]

I loved him then and I love him now. It’s good being old at the same time as Johnny Rotten.

[@davidwilson5073]

so ahead of his time

[@unhooked25]

My Goodness! Johnny Rotten Lydon sure kicks ass big time.

[@christopherdale8201]

Anger is an energy well said John i wish people could use it more wisely not violently.

[@daveb6214]

Really would like to me him , he is amazing, pity there aren't more like him

[@johnpluck6126]

An incredibly intelligent, lucid man

[@lucylu9083]

I love this man, so down to earth 🌍 he puts on a hard exterior but you can tell he loves kids , wants the best for them.. definitely his own person

[@hithere2697]

i met him when i was 14. he was really nice gave us PiL all access passes and a badge

[@mikipiediaelburro7588]

In times of deceit and disinformation..speaking the truth is a courageous and revolutionary act This is why John Lydon will always be relevant...he stands out for always doing this.

[@loombaron]

jhon has no filter, he is real all the time

[@themperorgontier]

after all this year still rocking i need reed his book

[@markdarley7167]

Took his book out of the library, very interesting, worthwhile read.

[@SonicVineyard]

john is a hero

[@thecocktailian2091]

Johnny was amazingly sedate in this interview. Dont think I have ever seen him so non confrontational in an interview.

[@tonygSDWR]

Wish one TV host could celebrate how entertaining and real he is. They can't see past his days with the Pistols, too bad.

[@brandonbooth5522]

Never put your trust in the media. John however is a man of truth

[@rafangirl1]

One of my favorite people on the planet. John Lydon is a legend. I love being 64 and able to snarl every word of "God Save the Queen," "Pretty Vacant" and "Anarchy in the UK."

[@yellowjackboots2624]

I'm nervous just watching this, the interviewers must be completely bricking it. You can tell they're trying to keep it moving, in case he goes off on one 😃

[@68AMW]

John is a true and honest legend, respect Sir!!

[@colingram8785]

the one thing I've noticed with John is he is more intelligent than at least 3 quarters of the people who he has to spend time with through his career 'engagements'. The amount of times his quips and on-the-spot humour is missed is staggering and shows you what fun he must have ultimately, toying with these deadbeats. He is an incredible person and thank the stars for him

[@gonealwayz7473]

John a legend

[@matthewdenham3248]

A great guy

[@kentgoodall3254]

What a fantastic man speaks the truth such a rare thing for lot people

[@mickl1929]

Fair play to John he speaks the truth

[@productplacement39]

why are the presenting styles of British reporters (all of them from them UK and Republic of Ireland) so gracious and articulate as they can be at their work? Where and how do they get their training from? And you can see much of a gracious guest Mr Lydon was as the camera panned out from the three of them.

[@konavader]

Reading the book at the moment, took a break and this came about. The book so far is great. Can’t wait to finish it. Aloha peeps all over the world

[@roncollins3078]

John Lydon: Very good value...

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

John Lydon embodies the qualities that our "Leaders" should have. Honesty, integrity, empathy, and modesty. He has been an influence on me for over forty years. Anger IS an energy. You have to be angry to care enough about things to make change.

[@garynewton1263]

Oh god, I've watched several videos containing John Lydon lately. I thoroughly enjoy his views and sense of humour. And I try to understand what he's been through also. It's a shame he hasn't made more visits to Australia. I'd love to meet him in person. He'd make an excellent tv talk show host I think.

[@brianbond7856]

Alot of people think this man is a menace to society but he indeed a brilliant human being with vast knowledge of all things important

[@72megasnoopy]

Johnny rottens "a tour ov London " a must watch for all you rotten lovers

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H ... I can't help but love him...He's so blunt and straight to the point but he's a caring genuine bloke...😉

[@robertsterner5857]

love johnny anger keeps me at present alife.