John Lydon Lu Edmonds Interview MTVE 12/09/87

[@VanirTraditionalist]

John has never collaborated with a guitarist anything less than spectacular. Steve Jones, Keith Levene, John McGeoch, Steve Vai, Lu Edmonds. The man has great taste.

[@80sWavrDude]

I love John Lydon. He makes me happy.

[@S.Staes1]

I am so with you there 👍👍👍

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

Me too, I love him. I could watch and listen to him all day. He speaks a lot of sense and is highly entertaining! Love you Johnny! ❤❤❤❤

[@soft_serve_666]

Couldn't agree more. I wish more people were like him. Brutal fucking honesty.

[@missbutter76]

ME TOO!!! 😊

[@allenmcdonald1878]

Love how he mentioned Robert Johnson, in a decade where his influence was massively forgotten

[@scum1979]

one of the only interviewers who can actually deal with john lol

[@Stube36]

Ray Cokes is (was) master

[@paulgentile1024]

No one wants to deal with him he's kind of a knucklehead

[@basslinger]

I could watch interviews with Mr. L all day long, how boring would it be if he just sat there and answered questions anyway, truly an entertainer through and through

[@michaelfrazia4569]

dude came out against sevile while all other English celebs said nothing..he's a leader not a follower...respect

[@teresacalladine7479]

Me too

[@herbs275]

@@michaelfrazia4569 BRAVO!!!!

[@herbs275]

@@michaelfrazia4569 when maxwell spills, she will no longer be with us.. there is a value in being quiet sometimes. Johnny has never! LOVE him

[@michaelfrazia4569]

@@herbs275 he is a good man. his care for his wife is admirable. sometimes he's a little boorish...but it's schtick...I like the man...not that he would give a shit either way...another reason I like him

[@novo611]

Johnny Lydon 😉😊🙏 One of lifes totally mad honest brilliant people.

[@hudsonsirheshicks2653]

The greatest sharp witted prat that ever graced music

[@hithere2697]

I met him when this album came out and he was so nice. Really nice gave us backstage passes and everything to his concert!

[@The000clash000]

"Im against uniformity " looks at his mates hair! 😂

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

They are one. They are pil

[@krezempl]

he said he is against, you mentioned the other one, so does it make sence ? no

[@deb8498]

The appearance they have created differs from the mainstream ..They are both being creative.. moving away from the hippie era they grew up in.. The hair a polar opposite to lank long locks of the 70s..

[@deb8498]

@@Easun36 your possibly right..People constantly change..Long hair in the 70s represented something very different to today's long hair.. I've been listening to John..watching many interviews..My comments are based on Johns words..He has fun with his appearance... What does. Appearance doesn't matter.. Look like.? What do you wear when clothes and appearance... Doesn't matter..? John loves his clothes and spends alot of time on his appearance.. Its Fun..

[@deb8498]

@@Easun36 Brilliantly put.. I like and respect Johns words and his attitude.. Pure Honesty told in a respectful manner is rare these days....

[@gordonlaw5315]

I LOVE YOU JOHNNY!!!

[@thehappyprince9889]

John is daft as a brush with an unsurpassed Intellect. Love P.I.L. . Thanks for all the great music lads

[@Leo-gu5ml]

Happy is a beautiful and underrated album...

[@JETJOOBOY]

This is the first I've heard of it... I didn't even know Lu had joined ? Doesn't he look a lot like Keef Levine tho? Well, they certainly got their moneys worth out of this Interview, I shall go and check Happy out right away... Was this REALLY 87? it can't be.

[@jimmd-g7m]

John attacks the sarky and ignorant like Cerberus . I've met the man and when you're on a level with him, he's one of the most articulate, intelligent and caring human beings you'll have the pleasure of spending time with.

[@jimmd-g7m]

@@Easun36 nah, it's my mates ex who works down the local chippy...

[@jimmd-g7m]

@@Easun36 it is when your chips are pissed on and told its vinegar ;)

[@jimmd-g7m]

@@Easun36 just messing, nothing wrong with some salt tho

[@ariesleorising]

Fun hair!! 😍

[@СветланаБобко-ю1ю]

I like that too

[@acrophies89]

That ending though lmao. The way they clap for themselves. Hilarious

[@mamabear3887]

John is the Picasso of the music industry. Omg... Brilliant!

[@plejady]

And you are Celine Dion of KZbin comments and I love you for that my babe

[@stevegasparutti8341]

This is the point when John started answering the questions

[@СветланаБобко-ю1ю]

Все песни Джона Лайдона наполняют нас вдохновением и шедевром

[@jamesbyersmusic]

The guy is hosting a music show and he asks 'Who's Robert Johnson?!!??'

[@cliveedwards2958]

I agree so much with you !

[@vesicapiscis5917]

The old JR would've walked straight out at that point!

[@newwavepop]

i heard someone say that but wast sure which one had, i also just took it as someone being facetious.

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

Lu is a legend

[@newwavepop]

nice to see him give some credit to George Michael, most wouldnt have admitted that. wonder what song they had just played.

[@davidadams2395]

Yeah, I found that intriguing too. It was most likely _Faith_ because it was the first number one released on the eponymous album (Oct. '87), and this interview was in early December.

[@fanboy2015]

Saw PiL in January 1988, opening for INXS. They performed Holidays in the Sun.

[@markconnell7723]

INXS /PIL.... I saw that tour at the Patriot Center in Virginia . I was Un aware of PIL at that time . I was FRONT ROW ..... OH BOY !! I became aware FAST !

[@markconnell7723]

I think they were touring Album ( I think )

[@markconnell7723]

@Malchik Blue I thought so as well . It WAS a strange match up .... GREAT show though !

[@warburton8439]

You mean "in the city"

[@sidvicious355]

he was and still is absolutelly right about brazil..fun and corruption!

[@69monstermunch]

sid vicious very naughty government

[@Leo-gu5ml]

Thongs and big butts

[@johnnycalvino7490]

An MTV interviewer actually asks "who's Robert Johnson"?! WTF?!

[@crnkmnky]

I thought that was Johnny asking…

[@piamadison5539]

Who is Robert Johnson? I genuinely don't know.

[@ChrisBarrett1]

@@crnkmnky Then you were wrong

[@crnkmnky]

@@ChrisBarrett1 I figured he was joking, but congratulations for this hot take. 🤘

[@crnkmnky]

@@piamadison5539 Robert Johnson was a legendary blues musician. He was not well known and died young. A lot of English rockers (The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, etc) built their careers on his music. Lu says something about Johnson writing "Love in Vain."

[@acb9896]

....' this is the permanent line up...' 'It's MY best album yet, I keep getting better. .' (Wobble: "Yew wot M8?"

[@Tomversal]

I wonder what his favourite one is now (honest favourite, not just saying the latest one for advertising)

[@jojojones2714]

legend. simple.

[@markgreet3543]

I played live Tokyo at the wrong the speed how daft then changed to the right speed I enjoyed I did not keep my poster sadly 😞 but know I'm looking for another copy in mint I will get it john is amazing first heard of him 1986 era rise I bought in 1989 album on cassette format after comeing back from a nice holiday got it from boots lol but when I came back it was amazing so full of energy tension talent and ginger baker played on it I met lu as well

[@Chris_34]

Sideshow Bob and his brother Cecil are looking well.

[@draxlerchronicles5851]

😂

[@beverleykorte4460]

Yeah yeah yeah 💓💓

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

I love Johnny, he is the most interesting, authentic, articulate being on the planet. I could watch and listen to him all day! I am completely mesmerized by him! LOL ❤❤❤❤

[@hjillumi880]

Are you a zoomer

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

@@hjillumi880 What's a zoomed?

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

@@hjillumi880 What is a zoomer?

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

@@hjillumi880 Ok just looked it up No I'm not a zoomer, I am a genuine fan of Johnny. Love his work with both Pistols and PIL and I find him to be an amazing human being. Just my opinion. Take care and stay safe.

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

@D G So am I. Saw PIL last weekend, they were fantastic! Johnny was on fire! Top form! Brilliant evening!

[@paulmcduff1930]

I've Always said this about music , why limit yourself , so true .

[@cliveedwards2958]

Did the interviewer seriously not know who Robert Johnson was?...how can you even think of doing that job without knowing such history..oh dear..as Lydon might say

[@katastrophenschutzwa]

Did he really ask “who’s Robert Johnson?” ? Some people really don’t deserve their jobs.

[@outis439-A]

@jenwill11 Yor fired

[@baronsaturday9529]

Always inspiring.... And I kinda agree with what Lu and John say about NL. Better tv, better info/newspapers, more informed, etc... We always had objective news/facts, where GB seemed to go for the tabloid kinda pulp. And in the '60/70/80/90s there was VPRO tv (still do, but different) very left winged t.v. with great music programs with bands like The Pistols, Birthday Party, PIL, Patti Smith, The Cramps, Iggy, Sonic Youth, Joy Division, etc... Always controversial, never mediocre. The Pistols were taken very seriously by certain music magazines when they came out, I have some great interviews with Rotten from music magazine 'Oor'. They bundled the old ('70s) punk interviews and reviews in one great issue, amazing to read these interviews (from I believe his name was Peter van den Berg) with Rotten.. This was at the very start of punk, Rotten took him to his home where his little brothers had trashed the place the day before. Peter could flick thru his vinyl collection, there was a lot of reaggae, a great album from Neil Young, maybe some Krautrock, etc... Or Rotten left him with a big bill at some Indian restaurant in London.. Hahaha! Classic stuff. (There's also some footage here on YT from the Pistols at 'Mafcentrum' in Maasbree, priceless...)

[@Ibis-of-Equilon]

after watching the viral interviews and then this one i see john was in a better mood and had some mutual respect with the interviewer . interviewer was more normal , less commercial

[@Blitzed_city]

max payne is Interviewing john lydon, i can die happy now

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

A lot of guitar. LOL! John is always funny and witty in interviews!

[@charleshall3372]

The Simpsons( He looks like Bart then Side Show Bob)

[@Magspiper]

the reason Side Show Bob was my fave character; plus, Grammer is his voice

[@BearTechNation]

That's an interesting interview... Lydon seems to be doing an impression of Malcolm McLaren.

[@SuperBroonie]

John McGeoch god love him, bloody sad loss. Lou and John Lydon ❤

[@dannygray4898]

The hair? OMG, I dread to think what I looked like on this day too though.... 1987.

[@haraldsletterod]

Great interview.

[@krishnamurtiism]

Love Johnny John

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Great interview! :)

[@dustyramone]

It's something like a privilege for Ray Cokes, innit ? Johnny never interrupt him, as he usually does.

[@arricammarques1955]

JL scathing wit. Respect.

[@merlin5476]

Good ole Ray cokes. He was great for a wee while on mtv.

[@roadrunnerblink]

Ron Weasley is a time traveller...

[@futurefreak8789]

Great Band

[@lestoil]

I noticed that if John is accompanied by other band members--the Pistols, PIL, whomever--their attitude has to mirror John's. If he's aggressive and antagonistic and negative towards the host, the band members will do the same. If he's in a funny, more positive mood, they will be too.

[@morgancatherwood5665]

Bad hair day - and yet, brilliant

[@roterfuchs8201]

They shop at that place Kirk Douglas goes to in Tough Guys.

[@teresacalladine7479]

I like his answers

[@michaelohara7091]

Lou and John shared the same plug socket then.

[@plejady]

HAPPY - The best LP by PIL

[@markconnell7723]

ALBUM !!

[@jlohmann13]

First Issue. Second Edition(US). Paris in the Spring(live). Flowers of Romance. I have all of these lps, plus the first 7" including "public image"/"the cowboy song". Oh, and also "Nubes" live bootleg. After all of that they suck in my opinion.

[@magicmayhem4319]

Krusty the clown and side show Bob here taking themselves awfully serious

[@dookieday1]

Anone else think that lu edmonds looks like sideshow bob from the Simpsons.

[@PicRic]

I've never seen them both on screen together either ... Makes you think doesn't it ...

[@zmileyman]

" Don't Point Fingers " Good to Quote

[@connormurphy7684]

Currently running at 13 plus band members🤣

[@jamesbennett9406]

I'm triping watching two people tripping aaaaa the universe

[@satansalley6526]

Good interviewer.

[@kennybegeske8824]

Johnny Rotten is speaking clearly without the swearing

[@gavinreid2741]

John Lydon. Rotten was a character he took on during his time in the Sex Pistols

[@duffbaker9554]

Refreshingly the total opposite of say, those tattoo-riddled F-bombs Dave Grohl, Tommy Lee and Billie Joe, for example.

[@stevemakinson2222]

I think socialising with John would feel very uncomfortable,you'd feel as though you were on trial and that you couldn't relax,and god help ya if you had a different opinion to him on anything-it would be a challenge but far from enjoyable

[@trefwoordpunk2225]

Everyone I know that’s met him has said he’s a real laugh and a great guy to chat to, like an old mate you’ve never met before.

[@THEBYGONE]

John at his most sexy

[@charleshall3372]

Lu from 2nd Damned Album! HaHa!

[@JMarinelli]

...and the Mekons.

[@ljljlj1]

And Les Triaboliques

[@basseynoise8276]

7.33...I'm not prepared to sell my soul to flog a record....... that's not aged well has it hahaha

[@duffbaker9554]

Actually, it has. He's definitely not Foo Fighters, Green Day or Justin Bieber, for example. Compare their wealth to his and you'll see a huge difference there.

[@allenmcdonald1878]

Lou Edmonds looks like count chocula

[@ninjanne]

but its a fact, that Metal Box is the best PiL Album

[@argonaut6386]

It's like a Side Show Bob cloning factory

[@ComicAcolyte]

What is the best PiL album?

[@gavinreid2741]

My favourite is Metal Box.

[@jfernandez1942]

Jhon lennon wouldnt drink black Label hahaha what a genius

[@GazBobtalks]

Ray Cokes with hair lol, I miss mine to Ray.

[@anzalone138]

The who has the craziest hair interview

[@gv-can4718]

Who is Robert Johnson?!! I died for that interviewer 😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@davehoward22]

Not into egos?...hmmm

[@helenwhite2066]

The importance of being earnest Lydon.

[@josh2487]

Why's he so AntiDrugs? I could of sworn he was heavenly into Speed and LSD at least during the Sex Pistols Era.

[@suzannerossiter1682]

He's really anti heroin not other fun ones.

[@Dan_Ben_Michael]

Maybe because he saw what the ravages of drugs did to Sid and other mates of that era.

[@jonesy2111]

Well theres Sid and then Keith Levine who is a great musician but struggled with heroin and apparently that was one of their problems in continuing as a band. I think Rotten has seen many people get messed up and ruin their lives and others so he is right

[@noname1st139]

I haven't seen that presenter since those days, totally forgotten about him, anyone know his name, used to watch him regularly but I was just 11 when This was out 😂

[@TravisBickle1963]

The absolute legend! is..... Ray Cokes

[@noname1st139]

@@TravisBickle1963 ah, that's him!, good presenter back in the day, played the best music,or best interviews

[@Fractalite]

Two guys going through their regrettable 80's big hair .😀

[@jasonking1284]

If you were around in the 80s, you'd have hair like that too.... And then there was ... Sique Sique Sputnik....

[@duffbaker9554]

@@jasonking1284 Joe Strummer didn't.

[@chrisbennett606]

Interesting comments from Lyndon

[@JG_1114]

A true Aquarius

[@libertard6101]

Johns anger and sarcasm comes from not being understood with his intelligence and talent that he was blessed with !!! Think about Woke vs Rotton …. Lol

[@robertabray-enhus3198]

John just speaks his mind

[@hellfire8883]

Lu looks like an escaped concentration camp victim that was fried on the electric chair but somehow is still alive. Can't say anything much better about Mr. Rotten.

[@chrishobson6431]

I didn't know kier starmer had a job at mtv

[@ViKaKuKaRaChA]

J'adore Krusty le clown! Qui a copié qui?

[@lestoil]

This the permanent line-up. Until the next album. 😅😅😅

[@a.briton1027]

Well said Sir, exactly what I was thinking..!!😄

[@nurknanker6105]

Ray Cokes hair took longer to do than Lu & John's.

[@fabiopunk1661]

What’s the name of the interviewer? He can deal with JL, congrats….

[@TravisBickle1963]

Ray Cokes... Top bloke.

[@fabiopunk1661]

@@TravisBickle1963 I remember now, thanks

[@gregpasq]

Ray Cokes!

[@danielaschwarz1971]

YEAH,Ray looked so young there but it´s normal,it was 1987 and now...shitty 2016....the 70s and the 80s were the best time.Okay in the70s I was a child but in the 80s a teenager and we made lot´s of partys etc....Miss the 80s!!!

[@suzannerossiter1682]

Was trying to remember Ray's name!!

[@chuckselvage3157]

No it's not a wig.

[@gwenethpilgrim5270]

Id like To CaTch Up WiTh JonnY BoY, in ThiS lifE HopeFully....

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

Did Lu Edmonds borrow John's suit?

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Love John but he does actually contradict his self quite often.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Funny nuff he speaks very similarly like Keith Richards as time goes on.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Happy Rotten. :)

[@calmandharmony]

When you boil it down John talks with such earnest about pop culture,fashion and music genres like it's all that matters in the world.Who cares what you wear or what you listen to,Very contradictory...

[@MilesBellas]

"Island Boys" Great Britain = Island

[@WillScarlet1991]

Look at his hair!! Lol.

[@WillScarlet1991]

@Spencer Proctor 👺👺

[@davechristian7543]

He dosnt seem as Rotten in this band guess he's happier heir wit them who knows my child eh

[@leperlord7078]

Who is the comedian Hooper? John refers to?

[@jetyn8]

Tommy Cooper