John Lydon on the Sex Pistols, Jimmy Savile & his childhood | Channel 4 News

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Famed for his antics as the frontman of the Sex Pistols, John Lydon tells Jon Snow he is now full of regrets for a childhood illness that made him forget who his mum and dad were.
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[@j.dovales8713]

"Really bloody learn to love each other properly, because you only get one go at it." Words to live by, thank you brother.

[@1skcusebutuoy1]

John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten. No other way to end it really. Powerful.

[@christophercrowley9873]

People just can't ever do so that's the sad ongoing truth.

[@worldeconomicforumbarbie9323]

Wish people would see this.

[@mistervertigo678]

Words are so cheap.

[@R0YCR0PPER]

@@mistervertigo678 I think you will find that words can be very expensive it really depends on the words that you use along with what you say and who ya say it to. It can all add up you know.

[@southlondon86]

I don't know much about him but the fact that this man called Savile out back in the 70s is enough to tell me this is one hell of a strong, decent human being. Good on you, Johnny. God bless you.

[@geoffpoole483]

Hi, his autobiography is well worth reading. He mentioned Savile in an interview back in 1978 but in those days the media regarded him as something like the antichrist.

[@geoffpoole483]

Back again. Have a look for footage of the Sex Pistols holding a Christmas party for the children of striking firefighters.

[@ismaeltenenbaum4103]

Rotten was telling the truth. It's only logical for the media to portray him as the antichrist

[@colinmurphy4861]

Exactly, the corruptors of youth, handing out stuff to people with nothing,made that way by theEstablishment that condemned them,as Johnny said "It's a farce"

[@hesmanification]

southlondon86 what a guy!

[@AllanOstermann]

He's never stopped speaking the truth, regardless of the consequences. A brilliant, brave revolutionary.

[@damianbethell5863]

Allan Ostermann Yeah, selling butter is so revolutionary!

[@SlipNoodles]

Damian Bethell Gotta make money some how.

[@tomtalk24]

anarchy butter

[@miffy8ful]

+Allan Ostermann stop spreading the butter story please

[@fergy___1472]

+Allan Ostermann & everyone else - For a long time I thought "sell out fake" over the whole butter business. I had read somewhere that he had invested in real estate & was incredibly rich. Only later did I find out that he was unable to record as PIL due to being still screwed by, and in debt to, the record companies. Seen him interviewed on Buttergate countless times & this is one man whose eyes always tell the truth. He did what he had to do to re-form PIL as a fully functioning recording & touring band. The tours finance the new albums & so on... they are now fully independent. So easy to scream sell - out when you don't know the full facts. I will never lose my admiration for a very normal, mixed-up working class kid thrust into such an intense spotlight at such a young age. I owe him a debt of gratitude for NMTB (& Matlock, Cook, Jones - Vicious for being Sid) as that album changed music & inspired a shy kid like me to grow a pair. When I see John Lydon interviewed now, it is so obvious that he has never really compromised & has always stayed true to himself. I'm not aware of anyone ever successfully calling him out on this. He's still a working class, Irish Cockney without a single hint of snobbery. Only IMHO for what it's worth, but I just see a nice guy, a solid & loyal friend as has always been testified by his mates. The guy is fiercely intelligent w/o being an intellectual snob. The telling thing for me is I truly believe JL could lose everything he owns, move into rented accommodation next door to any of us & be a great neighbour. +Allan Ostermann though he disowns the revolutionary tag, "He's never stopped speaking the truth, regardless of the consequences. A brilliant, brave revolutionary" is so spot on. Would make a great Twitter post ! I think people forget what a set of balls he had & still has. A scrawny malnourished kid - just walking around London was dangerous & he got attacked many times. To then take that look, attitude & total conviction to 'Randy's Rodeo' or whatever, in deep South Bible Belt in the 70s... that's bravery..,. I wouldn't have the bollocks to do that for any money & they weren't even earning... Thanks to John Lydon, Joe Strummer & many others, mine & countless other people's were altered for the better at a young age. For that I will be eternally grateful & couldn't give a toss about the butter ! :-)

[@stregadisalem732]

Society doesn’t reward people who are unapologetically honest but their moral consistency stands the test of time. So grateful Lydon has stuck around all these years so we can continue learning from him.

[@Hugofoz2112]

He's the traitor who played Israel while the Palestinian children were being massacred in their beds. He's a dog and don't let him kid you otherwise.

[@jayneeisan6726]

Beneath his eccentric, slightly intimidating exterior lies a man of incredible depth and insight - a very underated individual.

[@breannebellezza9755]

I know that he loves and misses Sid dearly and wishes he was here and he would have been able to make up with him.

[@moniquedouglas2448]

Yeah, "real insight"...that's why he supports another orange-haired idiot named Donald Trump. Like attracts like.

[@ElvarMasson]

According to interviews with John Lydon he does not support Donald Duck...sorry...Trump. He says that whatever he said about DT has been taken out of context

[@moniquedouglas2448]

Elvar Masson What interviews are those, Elvar? Let's see your evidence because the only times I have seen him talk about Trump is how much he likes him.

[@ElvarMasson]

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[@GriefTourist]

I met him tonight! It doesn't take much to cry when you're getting older. You've lived long enough to realise how truly fucked the human race is.

[@Daveonarave]

Jealous doesn't cover it, what was he like to chat to?

[@Harvester236]

Was he as entertaining in person as he is on screen?

[@eugenechambers3575]

I can see that already at 25 and sometimes I wanna cry in despair.

[@Ian24s]

The most sensitive of us don't usually make it to old age.

[@AlexanderMystery]

GriefTourist you realize this at a much younger age.... ofc you're angry as hell especially when everyone around you defends what's going on and even refuses to listen to the good music because nothing was really achieved and not a whole lot has changed and you can go into a depression that evolves into extreme sarcasm and cynicism. they only started listening to what the people have to say about how things work. it doesn't make you a bad person , it simply means you're hoping and wishing things would start changing already since you're part of the change and swim against the tide.

[@Misty-dr4mb]

“Learn to love each other properly as you only get one go at it” deep message, hit my soul

[@passionfly1]

All that pain made him the GREAT man he is today. Johnny Rotten is a seriously under-rated individual who needs to be listened too more. I have so much respect for him!

[@salvadormarley]

We need more Johnny Rottens in the world.

[@wotnotwas]

why did he not speak out about saville at the time if it was common knowledge.just another coward with a big mouth

[@johnnyred311265]

wotnotwas He did speak up at the time. there is a bbc interview on youtube from the seventies that was never aired as it was ALL covered up

[@wotnotwas]

ok I didn't know that.i knew nothing of saville.only that I never liked him

[@quinnmccully4689]

We can now call him Johnny Ripe.

[@derf291]

No doubt. He's one of my few heroes.

[@ASMRconKiki]

John aged really gracefully. He is more gentle and wise now, I can perceive it in his interviews. It takes a great deal of maturity and self-humour to age that gracefully. And still look hella youthful

[@onesunnyday5699]

He really looks great

[@waynetowers5046]

First time I've seen Jon Snow literally speechless and act the way he did because Lydon started to tear up, and added: 'God bless mate, thanks for 'aving 'us.' You could hear Snow's heart sinking in the background. Even at the end in the studio, you can hear in Snow's voice that he was quite cut up with what Lydon said to him. That was quite a moment.

[@Pantherking916]

This is the definition of a real man. Someone who stands by what they say, does what they say will do, owns their mistakes, doesn't claim to be perfect & isn't afraid to show their emotions.

[@welshdragon2008]

Mr Jon Snow looks genuinely moved. Lovely interview.

[@britishpatriots6479]

Yes, Snow conducted himself very well here. He was quiet when he needed to be. He just listened.

[@frozenice61]

@@britishpatriots6479 yes i just watched it for the first time and you can see johns pain and the understanding of john snow,very moving

[@ronnieneo]

His response to "but they've been to Eaton" at 2.40 is just priceless.

[@resurgem]

No, they've been to Eton.

[@ronnieneo]

@@resurgem at Eaton they have 4 square meals a day, instead of 3 😆

[@rogergutteridge2307]

Don’t mean they are clever just look at some of them

[@chesshead]

JL: "politicians are uneducated morons" JS: "they've been to Eton!" JL: (thinking) "so you're not denying they're morons."

[@shortallliam3142]

Johnny, you HIT the nail right on the head with your answer...good on ya!

[@joebuck385]

Don’t particularly like his music and from what I’ve seen he’s very eccentric and unique. However, the fact he called out Saville in the 70s back when no else did, makes me an instant fan of him

[@as680783]

If you never saw him on "I'm a Celebrity" you'll never understand what a lovely, genuine, and funny bloke John really is. I used to hate the guy but after seeing him on that show my opinion changed 180-degrees.

[@michellehenderson4326]

Oh Joe. You charlatan. May God forgive you.

[@mistervertigo678]

@Andy Bigsy No he wasn't., and no he didn't.....why do you want to create your own fantasy?

[@TheMercury-13]

He was 'black-listed from BBC airwaves'; not by announcing it on the news or putting an ad in Sounds, but quietly preventing him having a platform on what was 1 of only 2 UK TV stations & also dominated Radio broadcasting of music. Stealth cover-up.

[@TheMercury-13]

Always liked Lydon; genuine & thoughtful, & someone who makes total sense amidst a planet of aliens with forked tongue babble. How could anyone 'hate' him?! - Let alone not like his music..

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

John is one of those people that you just have to listen to when he talks. He doesn't always make a great deal of sense (here he does btw) but you always come away with the feeling that he is a nice guy deep down. First time i've seen him so close to tears in an interview. great stuff

[@erikksmineer3416]

Lydon was definitely a free thinker not too many left around and a good soul a man's eyes tell no lies

[@jazzmanchgo]

Really nice story about Lydon on a different KZbin page -- a woman who suffers from a physical disability said that she fell down in the baggage area of an international airport, and the only person who came to her assistance and helped her up was John Lydon, who just happened to be passing through. She said he was an absolute "gentleman" and she remembers the kindness of his voice and his demeanor as much as the gallantry of what he did. Y'think he'd smack me down if I looked him in the eye and called him a "true aristocrat" to his face???

[@carrieboultby7516]

trying to find that story in the news. I came across this article. His reply is spot on! www.upworthy.com/people-are-slamming-famous-punk-rocker-for-complaining-about-the-homeless-but-he-s-got-a-good-reason

[@DeviateDefi4nt]

The moral of your story here is about not judging people by their appearance.

[@andyt6191]

RESPECT TO MR LYDON! HUMANITY, HUMILITY AND TRUTH! Yes he swears! Honest people swear! Outing the savile's of the world will only make it a better place! An eloquent, intelligent individual! Who speaks his mind and does so plainly! Always the underdog! A time will come when the governments of all nations will fall apart because they can't give there citizens what they require? WHAT WE NEED TO LIVE! AND THE TRUTH???

[@gcallananpainting]

@@DeviateDefi4nt or by what other people tell you to think.

[@jameswilliamson9052]

@@andyt6191 Here Here dear boy !!

[@EdgyNumber1]

I've got loads of time for Jon Lyndon.. He's offensive, brash, rough, to the point, eloquent, poetic, a gentleman, and a scholar. Testament to his long life in punk.

[@fastrac8966]

John*

[@dyetscott]

Where's your humanity are you a snake

[@colinmurphy4861]

Totally Agree.

[@Kw-sv2mo]

Maybe if he moderated his image slightly then his warnings about Saville could of been accepted by the public......

[@ApehangerUK]

@@Kw-sv2mo Against the bbc? Your having a laugh!

[@CrapRapRecords]

So ironic that Johnny Rotten got so much problems through his career, and Jimmy Savile just float through, when we look at each individuals histories and character. People are quick to judge others who doesn't look normal or act like they are supposed to

[@howardjohnson8980]

Because the high ups are also pedophiles.

[@desertrose1226]

People hated Johnny Rotten, and loved, idolized, in fact, SaVILE, how fucked up is that?

[@MrCt40]

Ahh yes but little jimmy is on the ground being eaten by maggots and worms 🐛 and Jon is finally getting the recognition he deserves - that is some justice at least :)

[@mikeluke9404]

John did not crawl up the royals arses, instead he got up their noses. God save the king john!!!!

[@DAN420.]

@@desertrose1226 No they did not you fucking moron, hence the reason they only had one album and it sold millions and millions.

[@pattycifra2076]

The last few moments of that interview was naked and honest and beautiful. The love John has for his parents is very touching. What an extraordinary human being, and what an extraordinary life he's led. His book's fascinating. I stayed up all night reading it, and will re-read it many times, an excellent autobiography. Bravo, John!

[@steedjohn3546]

A true diamond geezer, God Bless you mate and thanks for the music.

[@peterbustin2683]

No-one in my 53 years has had more of an understanding and influence on the way in which I view the world, with Aspergers, than this eloquent and graceful man. Thank you John.

[@rosetaylor8700]

John Lydon speaks from the heart, I think he is lovely.

[@filmingdownsouthuk]

john lydon is a down to earth bloke who says what most people just think!.......a decent down to earth bloke!

[@johnnycop77]

John Stots Sounds dee-lish, I'll bring desert. Is honey soaked donkey scrote and cream ok?

[@johnnyrotten5507]

At the end of the day, he's just an honest man speaking his mind.

[@DAN420.]

Tok no action and let lots of kids get abused. He was a coward.

[@johnnyrotten5507]

@@DAN420. what could Johnny Rotten have done in the late 1970's ?? - he was young, naive and a public enemy # 1 in Britain. The fact that he mentioned it AT THE TIME already makes him heroic. Johnny was an entertainer - not a superhero. They COPS should have done their jobs.

[@peterdarnell7627]

Respect john👏

[@sylviayoung6574]

@@johnnyrotten5507 amen!

[@sylviayoung6574]

@@DAN420. get to skipping Skippy!

[@JamesCox]

Great interview. 'Bloody learn to love each other properly' - John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten

[@mynameisHOPKIRK]

+James Cox And Ironically.... there's nothing rotten about Johnny.

[@missdee4927]

+James Cox I've never seen that side of him before!

[@TyCetto]

That part had me in tears!

[@desertrose1226]

Who knew eh? A sensitive soul underneath the tough punk mad nutter exterior, I really like this dude.

[@elderlypoodle9181]

DesertRose122 please pick up his first book he wrote. A while back I found out what a wonderful writer he is. A word smith. Should teach as a professor

[@evesapple2613]

This is a man who learned hard lessons and survived. Bless him.

[@Waxadisc]

A lot of people give him a hard time nowadays for selling out to butter adverts etc. but we all get older and have to make a living. This guy was a perfect frontman for the times of the punk era. and if he carried on with the punk attitude he would look a dick, but he still has a realistic opinion with great wit. Jonny your a true living british legend, and will go down in history.

[@fuckamericanidiot]

+Rob Webster Nicely put, he did the butter adverts to fund a PIL tour and, he's opted out of royalties for Sex Pistols album sales

[@samuelcole7736]

+Rob Webster It,s called Maturity Rob...............Johnny has grown by leaps and bounds., and yes the Butter adverts so what.....he has to live and pay bills................big deal.

[@soeffingwhat]

I agree, and besides, what's wrong with him doing a Butter advert? What's wrong with seeing him advertise something positive and upbeat?

[@Waxadisc]

+soeffingwhat he did a BBC 2 programme last week and was brilliant. he forgave McLaren and was enthusiastic about the new pil album. great attitude

[@theyearoftherat]

well, in all fairness who sells out? who actually owns those copyrights? we can all sit around and point fingers and forget the fact that, most often, these bands and musicians no longer have total control of their music once they signed on that dotted line. just look at the clash's music - Joe would have never been ok with their music in adverts and i highly doubt that mick and the others would have gone against his wishes - but still, it was placed in commercials.

[@singIeservingfriend]

A true gent. I'd love nothing more to have a pint with him and shake his hand!

[@jazzmanchgo]

+singIeservingfriend On my list of "blokes I'd like to sit down and have a pint with," John Lydon is near the top -- and I'm not even a punk fan!

[@DAN420.]

Sad bastards.

[@skullduggery1096]

Made me cry John,you are one heck of a geezer,much love and respect.Skullduggery.

[@jackmack9422]

Couldnt have said it better myself skullduggery

[@suzannelacy8093]

Oh ! Dear Johnny just made me cry because everything he said in that interview was true and he even thanked the interviewer for having him .🙏🙏😷😷

[@flhomerops1]

Watching him and feeling the emotions brought me to tears

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I thought that was quite a nice interview.

[@missdee4927]

I think he's so intelligent.

[@Ikarus43]

He was and still is my personal hero. There is no one like him. So authentic, clever and honest in the face. Hope he will be a long time longer with us around. God bless him.

[@michaelterry1000]

The problem is that John Lydon built a career off of shock value, accusing loads of people with lots of heinous crimes. When Lydon said that Jimmy Savile was an evil person in 1978 people just thought that was just part of Lydon's schtick.

[@musicsavedme3534]

Such a brilliant interview. You can tell Johnny really has a lot of respect for Jon and vice versa. Both of them speak with such intelligence and class. Fantastic to watch.

[@ianupton1971]

I love this guy for one thing...his honesty, and when it comes down to it, that's all that matters.

[@cathtravis1068]

Saw him on Thursday in Manchester. My partner has been a fan since he was 13 and is now 49! He finally got to have a conversation and shake his hero's hand! What a genuine bloke he is and I am a Metalhead! Pity he doesn't get into politics and become Prime Minister he talks more sense than the ones who are getting paid to do it! Thank you Mr Rotten you are a national treasure.

[@LividImp]

Even Lydon gets sentimental in his old age. I guess no one is immune.

[@sylviayoung6574]

I have lived a long...oh so long and sorted life full of things no one could or would understand. The one thing I learned and pay attention folks...is that people that don't cry are not just scary but formidably Evil! Beware...truly. If they don't have true emotions or the ability to cry...F'n run!!

[@beefy32]

Such a beautiful man and misunderstood in his younger years! His message about loving each other shows he is an enlightened soul and loving each other is the meaning of life :)

[@chrisspatz8811]

I was hoping the reporter would say, “God bless you” to John, but I realized he might not have been allowed to. I’m thankful John said it. God bless him!

[@danielaschwarz1971]

I thougt the same❣

[@AtheistCook]

He has mellow down over the years, he is wiser now

[@victoriaemery2493]

John Lydon is the most enigmatic and energetic man there has ever been, I absolutely love him for the way he is and for his honesty. He has in his own way given so much of himself to this world, he is truly amazing, I know that his parents would be so proud of him. If he were my son I know I would be. Love to you John forever ♥️♥️♥️👏👏👏👏👏

[@Cjbx11]

I don’t know why he called himself Johnny Rotten. He’s not Rotten, it’s the world around him that’s Rotten.

[@TheLjohnfoxx]

His teeth were.

[@kaveman1021]

The nickname came from a comment about his teeth.

[@billhenjum7566]

Possibly one of the best videos on KZbin...RESPECT!!

[@Vampire4563]

"Never Mind The Bollocks" is one of the greatest albums of all time. It still sounds as fresh today as it did back in 1977. Bit like Pink Floyd's "Dark side Of The Moon"!

[@KimsCS124]

Paul Scott no

[@blackmore4]

Paul Scott Waaaaaaaaay better than Dark Side of the flipping Moon. I was amazed those corporate land-owners ('Pink Floyd') recovered from Punk. That they did just shows the masses dependence on bland mediocrity.

[@GeneralHogmeisterraggie]

+blackmore4 You have obviously never heard Animals by Pink Floyd, and it's biting social commentary. Every bit as punk as the pistols. Punk is not just a sound or style. it's also an attitude.

[@blackmore4]

Hoggie Oh I heard it... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz All the kids at my school were constantly playing it during that first half of 1977. Whenever I managed to slip on either the Damned or Pistols first 2 singles or the Buzzcocks 'Spiral Scratch' EP, they'd look at me as if I was some evil terrorist ;) I'd never proclaim any of the Punk crop as lyrical geniuses by any means but in comparison to the piddling sub-Fifth form mediocrity of the 'Animals' lyrics, their superiority in vitality and, categorically, honesty and "attitude" was monumental. And while PF's stoned music didn't offend me anywhere near as much as all those other wretched 70s 'prog' groups, I still found it incredibly dull in comparison to the likes of 70s Bowie, Iggy, Roxy, Sparks etc. "Biting" lyrics? Seriously? Have you ever heard or read a lyric by Tom Waits or Jacques Brel or Cole Porter or Lou Reed or Johnny Mercer or Randy Newman or Serge Gainsbourg or Leonard Cohen or... Of course this is just opinion but in mine, that lot makes Waters' scribbles look pre-nursery. But yours is the majority opinion and by that reckoning, you're right and I'm wrong! I couldn't care less. And neither should you.

[@GeneralHogmeisterraggie]

Yep heard loads by Tom Waits, Lou Reed, Randy Newman etc. But this is about Pink Floyd and punk not about Pink Floyd and everybody else. If you think Waters lyrics are pre nursery, that's your prerogative, you obviously don't rate him or Floyd or even prog and in a free world that's cool. I always thought Bryan Ferrys warblings were indecipherable, Bowies lyrics pretentious, Sparks lyrics simply laughable, and Iggy just a novelty - and in a free world that's cool too.

[@andynixon2820]

A proper , actual , national treasure . God bless him .

[@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

[@garynewton1263]

What a fantastic person John is. So raw, honest and fully aware of where he stands in the world. I'd love to meet him one day. I was never into Punk music back in the 1970s/early 80s however I'm starting to understand it all thanks to John.

[@raylooney1788]

What a marvelous interview with a true british legend.

[@The-Lone-Racer-30]

John is a great guy. I am fitting a new battery on his car next week..

[@foofkanon]

Can you tell me what kind of car he drives and if he is into cars, all the best.

[@The-Lone-Racer-30]

It;s a cadillac Mostly driven by his wife Nora. I work in there local car parts shop and they always come to us for advice. Hope i can grab a cuppa with him when changing battery.. Good luck.

[@AtheistCook]

shadenator He does not drive cars, he does not like it. he gets driven around

[@The-Lone-Racer-30]

@Danny S The vehicle is Noras,but yes john does not really drive he gets driven about.Afterall he is a celeb :-) Battery due tomorrow Nora is going to ask john to sign todays spread in the sun for me.

[@thestr8person]

shadenator You lucky lucky bastard! What I wouldn't give.... Please say "hi" from a londoner and tell him how much he's still loved and admired!

[@sammimitsu]

I love John Lydon. Such a great British character. Long may he reign.

[@virginianeil6172]

I have a whole new admiration for john, under that lively eccentric quite scary bravado, is actually a kind, soft hearted, but straight talking honest individual. 💕

[@chezzylee]

I think he's a great guy, straight talking no nonsense up front honest.

[@u2mixer]

Genuine fella - his humour is lost on most people. As iconic and just as important to music as Elvis in my humble opinion.

[@ITILII]

A brilliant, honest, talented REAL human being, we need ALL we can get ! Thank you John !!!

[@maddog6399]

I just saw this interview on KZbin for the first time and am blown away at the insight of this man....As a Rock Musician in London in the early 80's and frowning upon the Punk movement of that time I now wish I'd been given the opportunity to have spent some time with this Man....He has a wisdom that transcends time...…..A visionary in so many ways.....I

[@WolfgangVonPoserkila]

John you fucking legend.

[@tossell1969]

Had a wee cry myself there...even before he did. I love a man that can talk from their heart. So few can. His first book was awesome. Can't wait for the next one Hope that wasn't the whole interview...or all that we'll see

[@PinkyPuff69]

Why do I love him so much? I always have, too. He speaks truth. And he’s always going to be a relevant being.

[@sideshowtink]

Loved him then, love him now. Could NOT put the book down. Brilliant!

[@nmacog]

what an amazing human being - my hero to the end

[@LordSandwichII]

"...learn to love each other properly because you only get one go at it!" SO TRUE!!! :'(

[@nervo6321]

Great guy. he loved his parents just like everyone else so honest too. I love him.

[@ployonion]

Amazing interview - let’s hope we get back to this level of honesty, humour & integrity. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@daevidharvey7113]

I've always deeply appreciated the dude ! Truly one of the absolute best Frontmen of Any Band TRUTH !

[@Sol-Cutta]

One of the most incredible bands England ever had. John lydon what a writer. A amazing talented artist.

[@andymaidment8660]

Your never find a true British guy like Johnny rotten a total legend such an inspiration on all of us God bless you Johnny

[@lazyjesus6573]

“They’ve been to Eton!”

[@margeryharper7837]

At least he's not pretending he didn't know what was going on like other so-called "stars".

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

I've always admired John, I bought, listened to and enjoyed his music and admired his honesty with the world as we know it and he has always been right with what he has said. we don't get many humans like him in this world and my god do we need more of his type! His book is on my xmas list, if you ever read my comment John I thank you for being YOU! never change my friend.

[@vickiebrown9625]

God bless ya John Rotten ......I was listening to your punk when l was 15 /16 yers old and l got the message ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kat5288]

What a truthful man. His take on family & love is spot on. ❤️🎶💜

[@waltermcdonald4724]

The best I have seen him. Wise humble man.

[@rogerthecabinboy2012]

A true gent.

[@sookmajoaby]

1uite powerful interview by Jonny Thank you for your music JL 🇬🇧🙏

[@lb2.0.45]

Wow never thought I'd see Johnny Rotten get emotional.

[@robertparkes4982]

I have said it before, and I will say it again..........I am 61 yrs old, and back in the day when the Pistols started, I thought the world was ending......I HATED THEM........ It was only a few years ago when I finally "got them"..... I now love them because they are honest and English........TOTALLY..

[@martingoodrich5839]

I'm only 53 but I know exactly what you mean Robert. I think it's only when you get older that you get to see what the song writer was really trying to say. We shouldn't beat ourselves up over it it because we were victims of the media as it was then.

[@sjames304]

I grew up with the Pistols and WASN'T a punk rocker at all - loved Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, the Beatles, The Tubes, Cheap Trick, etc. BUT, I loved the Pistols as soon as I heard "Holiday in the Sun". They were great...and important. The fact that they didn't last long only makes their myth greater. They are the James Dean of rock and roll bands..lol.

[@DarlingPhenylethylamine]

James Dean of rock n' roll is James Dean Bradfield, Manic Street Preachers.

[@ginnikipper7116]

I'm happy to say I did get it. We as kids were being fed a diet of sterilised pop music, disco crap and 'supergroups'. Along came the pistols and it felt like a cultural enema to people like me - disenfranchised council-estate kids with no future - and 76/77 changed our lives, although whether for the better or not I don't know. Suddenly, it didn't matter if you were beautiful or talented any more. What mattered was your integrity and your ability to communicate with your audience. Punk blew a hole in the music industry and let in a flood of music that will still be played in fifty years time. If you have any taste in real music, it's likely that you have this guy to thank for what you're listening to.

[@SuperRedraider1]

well said my son

[@johnmcsomething9576]

Yes!!! "learn to love each other PROPERLY" Thank you Mr. Lydon...

[@PerAnkh418]

Didn't like him as a kid in the 70's but,,, what a wonderful bloke he is to me these days. A pleasure to hear his opinions. Spot on Johnny. Proud of ya 👍🏻

[@tracycartwright978]

You are great Johnny Rotten and you had a lot of insight back then and still do!!

[@mynameisdudge]

I wasn't around in the 70s/80s but Johnny Rotten is and always will be my idol

[@spikeybaby1735]

I feel sorry for you, you missed a fantastic period of time. Rockstars,music,fashion,artists were changing and challenging. EVERTHING today seems mainstream and boring,I don't see anyone trying to be alternative or different.The 60s weren't bad either,It's the ONLY good thing about getting old 😎

[@keithpovall9996]

I have to confess after all these years, I'm still a huge fan of John Lydon.

[@samuelcole7736]

Johnny has matured so much in the past 10-15 years............he is super intelligent and has so much to say.........I cant get enough of his interviews these days.

[@cathycooper5606]

Wow what an amazing man. Bought tears to my eyes as he spoke about his parents

[@kaieo]

Great interview

[@BookHoarder101]

I love you Lydon! It is truly insightful to read your new book, "Anger is an Energy".

[@smurfmummy3106]

ConductingThePages I read his book last week on holidays and it was excellent!! I wouldn't be a fan of his music but he's a top bloke!

[@BookHoarder101]

Hahahaha. My mother commented this, I believe, not knowing she was even logged into to any account (I don't even think she has one). But, I will try and pass on the message.

[@CB-xr1eg]

+Smurfmummy He's written a book on holidays? What's it called. .Holidays In The Sun?

[@ellie698]

@@CB-xr1eg 😂

[@ArchieFatcackie]

Just about the most honest individual you’ll ever come across.

[@danw1374]

John is a lovely fella, as honest as they come and has a huge heart. I hope hes around for a long time.

[@JamboInDaWild]

Guy is a legend

[@elizabeth5885]

May the road rise to meet you right enough John. John Lydon is a genuine working class guy with far more insight and intelligence than many gave or currently give him credit for...His music definitely still sounds as good as it did in the ,70's and 80's...Love the book.

[@Rose-qd2bl]

There will never be another John Lydon.

[@stevenstokes4456]

great interview, one of the few (he'd hate being called it) celebrities I'd love to sit down and have a cup of tea and a chat with, proper upfront,no bullshit charm.

[@AnGoosen]

Always like to listen to John, Loved the last PIL gig I went to and the Album. A nice bloke who talks a lot of sense. also very entertaining. He gives me hope.

[@morrossey]

National treasure.

[@nervo6321]

Best interview i have ever, ever seen.....

[@galericulus9736]

Good interview. John Lydon is an interesting person and I'd be happy to spend half an hour in conversation with him.