John Lydon being the kindest person alive for 8 minutes straight

John Lydon, the punk icon known as Johnny Rotten, has always been portrayed as a vicious person, devoid of dignity or kindness. But that couldn't be further from the truth. This vídeo (w/british bloke narrator) delves into a series of interactions where he not only demonstrates his kindheartedness but also his humility. (reupload w/narration)

[@mrblue1970]

My friend died of cancer and John was his dying wish, and he visited him in hospital. A true human

[@heatherdenham6619]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@woofman7918]

Damn

[@Van-zants-beer-can]

Stand up guy

[@sean-1970]

💜🙏

[@RobertSmith-lu4uc]

The fact that he was banned from the BBC shows he is a man of integrity.

[@Muirton66]

Lydon was never banned by the BBC, the Sex Pistols single God Save The Queen was but Lydon was never banned.

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Oh Rightly , believe u Budd 😎👍

[@Ruffbiker68]

The pistols weren't banned for god save the queen it's because John exposed Jimmy saville as a paedophile

[@shaunwild8797]

You have that right. God bless John.

[@bbq4126]

that unaired interview was from 1978. He was on TOTP following year with PiL...

[@byronwoodleymaund1439]

He looked after his wife through her terrible illness, top bloke

[@roywatson8133]

we need more john lydons in this world

[@ColKorn1965]

I would do the same thing

[@neilbower9052]

which EVERY decent husband would have done. He's nothing special

[@dreamsister6339]

Aww ❤

[@astroboirap]

he's a racist though

[@paulwheeler6609]

"We're not taking care of each other anymore." I wish it were otherwise.

[@robcurotte9271]

I don't think it can be said any better.

[@user-xr2lv4ll6j]

Same. There's a saddness.

[@darrellreid3172]

I’m 77 years old, I got NMTB when it first came out in Canada, and always told people how truly brilliant John is. I now walk down the path in the forest wondering where I am going but regret never seeing John and his groups. A true gentleman, respect.❤😢

[@user-io7yk7qb1k]

A true gentleman with integrity and humility.

[@Boilingfrogg]

He's after a nighthood

[@sirbollocks609]

Agree, nothing else to say you nailed it

[@MorgEllon-ye9pi]

Wow, so refreshing to see people speaking highly of him. I haven't seen a shitty comment about him yet on this video, and I don't think they're being removed, but maybe. A few years back you couldn't mention his name online without a deluge of pure vile hatred. Nice to see some people still love the guy. I

[@Boilingfrogg]

@@MorgEllon-ye9pi General public are stupid. Belived all the lies the media said about him and the pistols. He goes on I'm a celebrity and suddenly he's a national treasure? Having said that I'm looking forward to meeting the guy in summer.

[@chrismatthews8717]

He's a national treasure, and has been for decades

[@darkestblue644]

I met him when I was 10 at the Ivanhoes Christmas party for striking Firemen and their families, he was nothing like the press showed him, he never swore, danced and played with kids there, handed out presents, looking back now he was just a big kid himself

[@Muirton66]

Didn't they sing bodies ?

[@rosiebottom3870]

I read that Sid behaved well at that gig.

[@kyfawkes]

If they sang Bodies then all the more legendary.

[@Muirton66]

@@kyfawkes They did

[@tenten90384]

​@@Muirton66 yes. But he omitted the "bad words" because of the kids.

[@nikkidimick947]

When i was little i got to meet Johnny. He picked me up after i yelled his name on the sidewalk. Twirrled me around and said i had the cutest mop of curls hed ever seen. Thanked my parents for introducing me to all kinds of music and had the sweetest smile when he talked to me. All i really remember is his smile and the spin, my parents filled in the rest as i got older. Ill never forget the happiness that me being so little, i knew who he was.

[@FokkeMol]

I was 13 when John came into my life with his music. He taught me to speak out, he taught me to name crap crap and injustice injustice. I`m 60 now. I had a lot of trouble because of being honest and just saying how things really were from my point of view. I paid a price for being honest but i never had any regrets. I`m 60 now and i see a John Lydon who did not change anything. He is real. Most people aren`t

[@CyrusCageSCWS]

I love this man's mind and I love his heart.

[@loucavania]

I love this man

[@user-lx8vz6oc2b]

people get the wrong idea about john he is a kind man an generous man also intelligent.What i love about him is he says things from the heart and has a view on any subject. I wish him well , if there were more humans like mr lydon it would be a better place

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

The man was only vicious (excuse the pun) to the powers that be and fake people.

[@trob1173]

I actually really liked him as "Johnny Rotten". He called bulls**t when he saw it. He has moral courage. Love him even more as John Lydon. A real human that cares for his fellow man. Keep rocking Mr Lydon!

[@garyneville1141]

We need many more like him, what a fantastic human he is.😊

[@tomgreenfan]

we need more people like sid vicious

[@gdfggggg]

He’s a true human and a British patriot. Old school man full of love for his fellow countrymen, and everyone else 🇬🇧

[@davidoftheglen3447]

He always tells the truth (which society hates ) and he looked after his beloved wife Nora when she needed him most . Total legend of a man 😇

[@bazfranco7380]

absolute legend

[@LabourPartyFan]

Intelligent, kind and as real as real gets.

[@user-gj5se7er3r]

John for Mayor of London ❤

[@kevinturner3997]

Couldn't think of anyone better, what a cracking mayor he'd make. Let's start canvassing for him.😊

[@gdfggggg]

He’s not a Muslim.

[@Daveonarave]

Yes or US President

[@mjfreaklove]

Forget "mayor",he should be the king of England not the Pedophile Charles who was best friends with Jimmy Saville that Johnny called out back in the days...

[@bazfranco7380]

hear hear

[@ukar69]

He was one of the first to realise what a dodgy character Jimmy Savile was, but when he spoke up, he was ignored by the BBC.

[@StrawberrySunday212]

The fact he cared for his wife himself speaks volumes on the kind of human he is. Most would put them into a care home.

[@anthonybennett7967]

Having met John....you couldn't meet a more sincere , wonderful man.... he's an angel......in disguise

[@hakuseki2410]

When you hear him talk about his wife and his mate Sid you can truly see what an empathetic person he is.

[@shanegooding4839]

Johnny's always been golden to his fans. I remember hearing about one young fan writing to him saying he heard he was a reggae fan and Johnny wrote back with an extensive list of recommendations for him to check out.

[@bonniechops1]

The nicest guy that ever walked this earth 😊

[@docsavage8640]

Let's not go overboard

[@gdfggggg]

@@docsavage8640ha ha. A nice man though.

[@benrogers3311]

You're a true Legend John. The young Lad you were, would be so proud of the Man you became. Bless you mate.

[@bazfranco7380]

well said

[@Haberdashery22]

Don't know how he tolerated the condescending attitude of the BBC. Having read his books and seen him live, not forgetting his devotion to the woman he loved, Nora, until the very end (must've been very hard on him) I have no doubt that he is one of the most genuine and relatable gentleman in the public eye today. Thank you John. I have learnt a lot from you.

[@Monicablackbelt24]

John is a true gentleman! I’ve met many old punks through my work and they’re all just fantastic genuine down to earth people!!

[@tomasfordelsen2090]

I remember him as a TV reporter 15-20 years ago. That´s probably where the diving footage is taken from. I was surprised to see how humble and apologetic he was throughout all of the episodes I watched. Just like another human being with no agenda. He was witty without being condescending or political, and showed genuine interest in the people he was interviewing. I would love to see more of those episodes.

[@markwoods3689]

I've been a fan of this amazing human since I was 9 years old in 1977. Long may he reign

[@trumanbentley9491]

John is a true man 100 percent.

[@_boracic_atreus_23]

John Lydon is an absolute gentleman. He always has been. A man of honour and principle. Just a beautiful human being.

[@Czechbound]

His love and words about his partner show a beautiful soul. Fair play to him. And he loves animals. Always a good sign.

[@kollector70]

A thoroughly decent bloke.

[@williamcozart8158]

He literally wore that Stewart guy while they played the show. What an awesome tribute to a deceased fan.

[@mikewood9514]

What a good guy.i always had the feeling that the "rotten" bit was always a front. This is a man who sees through the bullshit of the world and the music industry.

[@matham625]

excellent little film, but there is just so much more of this type of stuff in John's back log.. a true man of the world

[@bazfranco7380]

hear hear

[@poppydogz]

I bought Never Mind The Bollocks when it was released, great band and top guy..

[@mistermatix8241]

Amazing album from an amazing band

[@80srenaissance67]

Always liked John Lydon

[@MERISI001]

I was always told that you should never judge a book by it's cover. We could do with a lot more people like John.

[@fasthracing]

A decent decent bloke.

[@wobblertv8083]

We need more John lydons in the world .Great Humanitarian and one of the great thinkers.

[@heatherdenham6619]

I don’t know about anybody here making comments, I’m not young anymore. I’m 54 now. I feel that music like we had will be lost. People like Johnny Lydon, won’t exist anymore in some years hopefully many many years from now. We had the best of everything! We had true humans making amazing music! Not like the music now. Somethings wrong with the music now. I feel so privileged to be able to say I grew upwith the greatest music in the world!

[@Haberdashery22]

I'm 69. Yes we grew up with the greatest music we could wish for.....

[@dariowestern]

John is a rough diamond with a heart of gold. Bless him! I'd love to have coffee with him one day before either of us kick the bucket.

[@chrismorgan9153]

Going on The Masked Singer because he knew it would make his wife happy towards the end sealed it for me.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

We need more people like John Lydon in the world. Brutally honest but also brutally kind and generous

[@melissaclark8381]

Love this guy! Such a great and talented man!

[@usertubeification]

My radio station promoted a P.I.L. show around ~1991. A group of us met Johnny for about 45 minutes downstairs. He was an absolute riot. Clever, witty, fun, nice, and rotten! I was left thinking he'd be a good guy to have as a friend.

[@SOUPENE]

Always lovedJohn since the 80's and always will.

[@youngproscia]

Yes he always struck me as someone that sees through other peoples BS, and has a kind heart. He is the one that had all the guilt over what happened to Sid. He admits letting go of Matlock was a mistake. Even on the Grundy thing he looks like a little kid and is trying to behave “nothing, a naughty word, next question” And his lyrics often are about exposing the hypocrites and liars amongst us. Be well, John

[@T150662X]

Read his book 'No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs'. Shows the attitude of the man. He has an opinion on something and sticks to it no matter what the backlash. A truly one off man.

[@bazfranco7380]

Big Heart which made him a true legend

[@paulvon2378]

This man is the king of the punk scene. To this very day

[@lesleyadams4279]

He's a great man worthy of the utmost respect.

[@senianns9522]

He was disappointed the Arsenal didn't win the Prem. Top bloke!

[@user-ff9xi6vf8l]

John is one of a kind. A beautiful person.

[@jennahell]

My sweet darling Johnny. What a gent.

[@sandwormgod4771]

I was one of those people that thought nothing but bad about John, but as I've got older and watched and listened to what he has to say, the more I respect and admire him.

[@lynpeterson3213]

He was the reason I got into punk rock back in the 70s. I love his intelligence & his quick wit.

[@benbudin]

He loved my mate. My mate when out with John Lydon drinking and the other PIL guys. My mate he is a rough character (gangster looking)but rather good hearted guy and also a musician. He kept hugging him inviting him drinks all night and gave him his packs of cigarettes to my mate.

[@Welshwarrior85]

I saw Johnny at a service station in Eastbourne. I didn't get the opportunity to talk to him but he did wave and say "how are you doing?". Very small interaction, but appreciated.

[@johnheart6890]

He is also obviously very intelligent and as everybody knows, hilarious!

[@Jim-ok9zi]

He’s such a sincere man. I’d love to meet him.

[@adrianbrowne7874]

John's unwavering 'patience and kindness' was all too apparent when i met him! My pen decided that it initially didn't want to work, but John being John he got the pen working, and subsequently signed the items i presented to him! 'Real Class' and thanks John!!

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

All the most horrible, middle class Guardian readers hate his guts which tells you all you need to know about them.

[@kyfawkes]

Says it all about them really - that you could be the most horrible, devious, most selfish, narcissistic piece of pondlife ever but as long as you don't disagree with their creepy weirdo student politics, you're all good by them... Proud to see rotten staying on the right side of history.

[@Daveonarave]

Yes and also all you need to know about him. Realness offends some...

[@CinnamonTroll246]

ive never seen him as a bad or rude person, hes more of a "robin hood" and hes 100% honest

[@zolfodor4835]

How many times did i get emotional watching this,top man.

[@ColKorn1965]

Anybody that called out Jimmy Saville is O.K.by me.....

[@kyfawkes]

"I'd like to kill Jimmy savile" = LEGEND

[@doctorhaphazard]

The essence of punk was to rage against a highly dysfunctional society that has lost all understanding of what it truly means to be human - the only loving specie on earth.

[@clemmteetonball11]

I remember a few years ago listening to a Talkradio UK interview between Iain Lee / Katherine Boyle and John (principally about PIL) and noting what a kind, generous and eloquent man he is. It ended "We love you John" . . . "I love me too". Perfect !

[@Mcqlfc]

Top bloke!!

[@user-ix4wn1th5m]

I saw PIL here in New Zealand in concert in the 1980s. One of the best gigs i have ever been to. So much fun.

[@Danmjubb86]

I saw PIL just before Christmas in Sheffield, absolutely amazing

[@user-ix4wn1th5m]

@Danmjubb86 Yes John Lydon is such a charismatic person. I would have liked to have seen the Sex Pistols back in 1976/ 77. They never came here to NZ, went to America and broke up in 1978.

[@VirtualAirshow]

Brilliant bloke

[@markrussell3414]

Johnny rotten is an icon / legend 🎤🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁sex pistols rules the punk scene

[@antonyhunt9598]

I’ve gotta say; I’ve become more and more impressed by his intellectuality and compassion every passing day; a proper legend 👋👋👋👋

[@ipoison3862]

He always puts a smile on my face ❤

[@philipmilner9638]

John Lydon, seems a very humble human being and genuie friendly to all those he meets on his travels...

[@fabiolahook8877]

Funny inversion of appearances: the antrichrist punk is just a charitable humble guy.

[@ianbarnett4511]

A total Gentleman and a genius of a Guy. 😎 Barney Glasgow.

[@555tg]

John Lydon was never One to Suffer Fools . He Says What Often many others think and occasionally makes the Odd mistake . In My Opinion always Was and Is a Top Bloke ..

[@bveracka]

What a wonderful person. He defies every rockstar stereotype imaginable - in all the best ways. 'Love him!

[@jungleperry]

I have a deep love for John Lydon. I have understood him perfectly decades ago. A fantastic man. Why did he marry an older woman, stand by her side until the very end of her life through all her problems? Because he's authentic.

[@Simone-xe9cw]

This man is individuality incarnated. He showed pretty much everyone that things could've been done differently, then everyone started building stereotypes out of his example and he just kept going on doing his thing, often shocking them all again and again and again. Absolute treasure❤

[@65swinny]

this is why you never judge a book by it's cover ..........

[@DrMurdercock]

When he was urging fellow artists to come to him for help, I believe 100% he meant it.

[@ZapRowsdower47]

Only evil people are offended by him, he has a good heart!!

[@guiguijol]

One of these rare famous people who get better with time, if not stay the same.....

[@devonblue]

I met him on a meet and greet last year in Exeter , been a fan of him and The Pistols and PIL all my life , and he was a True Gent ,so no surprises there, a Man of the People is Johnny 🍺

[@silversnail1413]

John sang it himself back in 1978. "You never listen to a word that I say, you only see me for the clothes that I wear..." Everyone just buys into the image without realizing that he's actually a very kind, sensitive and intelligent human being. Back in the Pistols days he would even dress up as Father Christmas and entertain children. His autobiographies are well worth reading and offer some fascinating insights into his life.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

It’s always the people with the most standoffish personas that are the most genuine down to earth people. It’s their way of venting frustration and negative emotion while not acting out in that manner towards people.

[@toddblanks]

What does one expect. John has only been portrayed by the viscous press as viscous. I believe John like many has been through a lot of hurt and truma in his lifetime. John only wants the best and sees it in each and everyone of us and it is his hurt in which he portrays in a way to be nice to others. Always liked mr lydon, he is a good honest man. His fans are a credit to him.

[@Steve-pk9et]

An absolute legend who so many musicians and bands owe their lives to him and if the English media listened to him in the 70s then Jimmy Saville wouldn't have ruined so many

[@mikenewbold1699]

amazing that in this world a polite and decent person is held up as being the kindest person alive. It's just being decent like most people

[@shonamcwilliam2842]

I was 11 years old. Got flung out of P.7 xmas disco, with 2 others for pogoing to the Sex Pistols and got flung out the house on my 16th birthday for getting a PIL tattoo and here I am 41 years later still a fan of a guy who inspires me & whom I admire as a person. I'm going to see him in June and can't wait. My husband died a year before Nora and my best friend died the same year. A rough year but it does get a bit better each month I want to tell him that. And to thank him for his music. Love from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GeoffKnoop]

I met him in ‘94 at his book signing. Super cool!

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

He is a great loving man. God bless Johnny

[@poltergeist3194]

I will always respect John due to him calling out everyone for Jimmy Savile. John has been calling out the “Preds” for a very long time.

[@guntherhurtgen4364]

God bless Johnny. A gentleman, a legend and a marvellous human being. Big big hero of mine

[@stevenmcnicoll5060]

A good man.

[@randolfo1265]

He gets older like we all do, but I would recognize John anywhere.

[@rossthorntonjones9298]

Genuine Lovely Man, Punk is as much about Love as it is about Anger. Thanks for being you John