The Sex Pistols Interviewed On The Late Late Show

[@71kernow]

i met john lydon on a flight back from LA to London. He is a performer. That is why he is in the business. He is actually a nice bloke. No bullshit. Only person on a whole flight that offered me a hand getting my bag as i am disabled - he was a decent bloke, respectful and kind. He is very well spoken and likes a laugh. He had no reason to be nice or polite he was just a decent bloke. End of.

[@ufewl]

he does seem that way to me

[@epiphany55]

Decent bloke then.

[@udubidub]

lizzy way yes but he's a fenian Cnut

[@Boski391]

Sometimes in real life, the so called "nice guys" are really not the nicest. Sometimes the guys who play the meanest, and most intimidating people are really nice. Point is, don't judge a book by its cover. If you can find it, The Filth and The Fury (2000) is a Documentary film, has John Lydon, speaking from his heart, emotionally, explaining that he wish he could have stopped Sid from his ultimate self destruction and demise. Here you have a true friend speaking compassionately about the guilt he feels that he let Sid down. Very touching. There are also a wonderful shot of when the Sex Pistols hosted a Christmas Party for underprivileged children, and the smiles that they brought to these wonderful kids, by handing out presents and cake. Guess who else was smiling, but the bigger kids, The Sex Pistols. So yes, cover blown, the Sex Pistols, and John Lydon are nice guys. :)

[@transferdatathreewally24]

You often find smoothies in suits are heartless, growlers in rags are something else, light/shadows, yin yang .

[@guylawrance2216]

Steve is sitting there thinking.........i’ve been listening to this shit coming out of his mouth for 45 years ! 😁

[@leedsboy64]

totally agree

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@leedsboy64 John Lydon actually talks a lot of sense. Yes, he's loud and brash, but he's also intelligent and he knows what he's talking about. Try listening to one of his interviews before you condemn him.

[@leedsboy64]

@@CB-xr1eg I have been a fan of his for over 40 years and i love most of his music and his live performances also his books None of this changes the fact that he is mostly arrogant and predictable these days

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@leedsboy64 But that's not what the op is talking about. he said that Lydon had been talking shit to Jones for 45 years. Which is a gross exaggeration as he was 50 when this was aired so he hadn't known Jones for 45 years. And as I said, Lydon is intelligent and talks a lot of sense. Also you said "these days"...the video was posted 15 years ago and the interview was a few years prior to that.

[@leedsboy64]

@@CB-xr1eg you make some fair points i have gradually changed my mind about JL over a number of years An interesting one was at the time of The Sex Pistols biopic shown on Disney recently Steve and Paul said they invited him to be involved but he declined I choose to believe there version of events I am aware he was caring for his sick wife at the time however he still found time to appear on morning tv to call them filthy liars

[@petemarr824]

A Scottish guy interviewing two English guys on an American show.. God Save The UK :)

[@DanielGarciaNYC]

Pete Marr hahahah....you hit on the head! I mean just look at the "American " movie stars. Who are they now? Bale (English) as Batman ( yeah I know Ben is taking it over but indulge me) Cavill (Brit) as Superman, Garfield as Spider-Man ( Does he count cause he is Half American half Brit?) Fassbender (Irish) Magneto, McAvoy (Scot) as Prof X, Jackman (Aussie) Wolverine ,and the go to action star nowadays is Statham. Now don't get me wrong I have NOTHING against any of these actors but America is kinda running out of the Male movie star.

[@matthewcohen7488]

+Pete Marr Well they all live in LA. Just as Morrissey lives in LA, too. How many other Brits, when they make it, move to LA? Can you blame them for leaving that freezing island where you catch a cold every winter from the damp that just won't go away, the endless rain, and horrible food. You cannot find something spicy to eat ANYWHERE in the UK. It doesn't matter if its Indian, or whatever, you cannot get spicy food there. Buffalo Wings to them are chicken wings with catsup on them.

[@petemarr824]

The Americans look so healthy eh ;) Dont even start me on the bad points about your country, I havent got the time to type so much ;)

[@Scott6794]

+Pete Marr Aye... minus the Royals.

[@Nomadmandolin]

+Pete Marr The USA is not the land of the free any longer. I'm 55yo and about to get out!!

[@GraffitiPhysical]

Honesty and outspokenness is what John Lydon is best known for. Hard to find in the world of news and entertainment. Really enjoy his interviews. Great wit and obviously highly intelligent. That's why a lot of people find him confronting. He doesn't hold back from calling a spade a spade. Respect.

[@fanboy2015]

That album is a masterpiece. Not one bad song on it.

[@flloydblack1589]

bodies

[@dougmedina4619]

@@flloydblack1589 Agree.

[@marcglenwright2185]

No Feelings is my favourite

[@cantthinkofausername8698]

'Seventeen' was always a bit of a stinker.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

@@flloydblack1589 why is bodies bad?

[@josymon]

I'm waiting for Steve to call Craig a dirty bastard or a dirty fucker. Lol

[@DanHarrisonKing]

wot a fahkin rotta

[@BillyJango]

What was that? Nothing, nothing, a rude word.........Next question?

[@mccann444]

Ok

[@MarcZERO1980]

Lovely to see John and Steve getting on so well together here. Sad considering the latest court case.

[@cristiantedeschi3550]

They were'nt a band, they were a phenomenom

[@Theconcretewaves]

john lydon should have a program, hes so smart and funny

[@bartlettohio]

One might think that John is evil and crass, but after seeing him break down and cry talking about Sid all these years later feeling responsible for Sid's death...he has the heart and soul of an artist...he is a good man.

[@s1ckboirari]

He's no more evil than anybody else, the evil people are the bank owners, the peados, Epsiteins and Clintons alike. He's a normal kid from London who had issues with the world and used words to make society look at themselves and realise how brainwashed everyone was becoming

[@joejuarez8808]

Mr. Lydon Is a good guy. I really admire how he loves and takes care of sick wife. Mr. Lydon is rock treasure. My son and I saw him in PIL during the Cruel World Festival. He was great!!!

[@drea4195]

This must be the best I've ever seen these two getting along together. It would have been nice if it had lasted...

[@UnknownSun556]

When I was 15, I stayed up way past my bedtime to watch Craig Ferguson because he usually had better guests than the earlier late night talk shows. And that's how I got into punk, in a way.

[@Indiee182]

You had a bed time at 15, dude? 😂

[@Nick-qf7vt]

@@Indiee182 Hell, I wish I did. You need all the sleep you can get at that age.

[@ufewl]

Not sure why so many are hating on Lydon, I put it down to jealousy, and remember BBC banned Johnny Rotten in 1978 for telling the truth about Jimmy Savile, which puts him a cut above the complete wankers who are slagging him off as if anyone value the opinion of an idiot in the first place.

[@71kernow]

im not sure on the hating. one thing that will puzzle until THE COMPLETE TRUTH IS OUT, ifpeople in show business were aware or had felt strange around Saville et al, HOW COULD OF ESTHER RANTZEN (no relative of mine) NOT OF KNOWN AT THE VERY LEAST A RUMOUR??? She was during my youth spinning 'an off the wall' type programme that would of had researchers etc - abit late to be on National TV crying - was she crying for the children or crying for herself to keep her name out of it. We pay a TV License each year - i would like to see the whole line up under scrutinity, except for those who have been on TV and welcomed the Polce in. End of.

[@AndrewSmith-oc9zt]

+lizzy way she was involved no two ways about it....

[@mjh5437]

@@AndrewSmith-oc9zt What? Are people saying Esther Rantzen is a paedo now??

[@chuckselvage3157]

One of the best frontmen of all time.

[@Louisefalk78]

I love when johhny says: We are tough lads us, you gotta go through it. And then craig says: I don´t kjnow if you have to go through it ... And then johnny says: There was no where else to go... That reminds me when I had a hard time in my childhood I was listening to Johnny´s words and the pistols really really helped me going through some tough times.. They are serious cool people...

[@666kingdrummer]

"Don't mention the war" Cracks me up every time, and I don't know why

[@Zed1391]

I think it might be a reference to Fawlty Towers.

[@harryhaller8145]

That's it! Brilliant! Thanks for making sense of the joke.

[@Zed1391]

You're welcome.

[@ianblythe1067]

Ye Basil Fawlty and eventually get pissed off and does it himself.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Jeff Baker where’s Sy bill

[@thejesman]

Lol, I love hearing Lydon being interviewed. Dude is such a character.

[@iveco321]

i was fortunate to be 14 in 1976 when punk kicked off, and yes although britain was in a depression the music and youth culture really was awsome

[@ModMokkaMatti]

Amerika's been in a perpetual Depression since 1929, interrupted only by its constant warmongering and meddling in the affairs of other countries.

[@claudial3875]

I miss Craig so much!! Just watching this again makes me want new episodes.

[@lowgrowl5]

That was well funny! Johnny Lydon is like an excited, little kid but in his fifties, bouncing up and down with his great wit and neat comments. I like the way he always pushes the limits, goes over the top and completely exagerates everything (like I've just done to get my point across!) without ever, EVER ...losing control of his hairstyle.

[@Scorp308]

That interview was so funny. Good to see Johnny enjoying himself. Here's to another 50 years, mate.

[@Frugs22]

"Justin Timberlake would put bums on seats, but lets face it, when we play, no one's sitting down." lol that is a well thought out phrase.

[@MrBaronCabron]

Not really. Nobody stands watching a movie

[@bpabustan]

I always thought they were scary, man they are HILARIOUS!

[@danielaschwarz1971]

So right,Johnny and Steve are lovely.I read Johnny´s book:John Lydon "Anger Is An Energy" and his book is amazing.He is so brutally honest but lovely&funny too :-))

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

Love the Sex Pistols! Was very lucky to see them back in 2008 at Hammersmith. They were on top form and on fire! What a performance! I had the great pleasure of meeting John last year, I was a bit nervous approaching him, as they say that you shouldn't meet your heroes and my heart was racing LOL! But he was lovely. Dream come true for me as I always wanted to meet him. I wanted to say a lot more to him but was too starstruck! Plus I have the most insane crush on him so that made it a bit tricky LOL! It's such a shame that they've fallen out over the TV drama. There'll never be a band like them. Luckily John has PIL who I love equally as much as the Pistols. ❤❤❤❤

[@martinperotti5954]

The sex pistols were always honest-coherent-anti everything-anti establishment that s why i love them and the songs are awesome too!

[@bigcheese2128]

Not exactly anti establishment to say there is hope for america yet

[@mekissingyou]

Johnny always seems happier on the american shows you know. He always lets his guard down and has fun. The only other interview i saw of him where he was relaxed in the UK was friday night with jonathan ross.

[@hullcityafc72]

Lydon is still one of the most imposing and original people when he's doing an interview..

[@grizzle100]

But he is fiercely intelligent and would no doubt be a professor of English somewhere given that he based his stage prescence on a performance by Laurence Olivier of Richard 111

[@ufewl]

wow interesting as I jsut compared him to Shakespear who wrote that bookk

[@TheNovemberRomance]

John: I'm fat fifty and I'm back! Audience: YAY! Steve: *Cough*

[@bandsivefilmedlive]

John has super charisma, always fun to watch him talk

[@PaulEcosse]

This needs to happen again in 2013 / 14

[@cadge]

Lydon hates anyone else to get a word in.......John, we quite like to hear Steve talk, he is very interesting!

[@bapyou]

5:55 - Steve Jones scratches his armpit 6:00 - Steve Jones yawns LOL! 5 *****

[@minime2174]

Hi 10 years later :)

[@alabastersmidge4692]

Steve Jones autobiography is great. Wish there was a chapter on pie and mash though.

[@ladidagirl666]

I LOVE craig, i'm so glad he got to see these guys. craig's probably the only one who could really handle it. craig was in a punk band, after all, so he probably took it as an honor. xo

[@Mark28644]

Great old interview with John & Steve, here. Loved it!! Actually, I've Just bought "Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols" on CD, now. Online, on Amazon for $10.99, in fact.

[@JesusSuckedGayPenis]

Steve Jones made some really poignant points.

[@snorky500]

Thats for posting man!!!! This made my Christmas complete. Great interview!!!

[@camilleparent9548]

twas fun hearing steve talk

[@revolutionday1]

Checkout his radio work on "Jonsey's Jukebox". There are videos on here, as well. Good stuff!

[@johnsoutar5030]

Yep check out Jonesey's Jukebox - he has some great guests and great convos. One with Brian May from Queen comes to mind.

[@sarahlizabethk]

Sid Vicious was basically a stage prop.

[@Wes5501]

Support your Allies, cause your running out of em! lol

[@theirishgeek]

Thanks man, been looking for this.

[@PONCALIPER]

Mr Johnny rules forever leftwing cheers from Argentine

[@JktuUekmw]

MAAAN! Johnny is the best guest that was on the show EVER!! How come he doesn't come back like every month?

[@gageman35]

That "genre all of their own" was actually originated by the MC5 in Detroit when Johnny Rotten was still pissin in nappies!Look up youtube vids of "Kick out the Jams". or "Ramblin Rose".I use to see the MC5 (Motor City 5) at The Grande Ballroom in the sixties!!!

[@billycrash138]

they should have a comedy show!!!

[@elflakeador09]

Johnny Rotten doesn't give a single f#@k!! 😂😂😂

[@talldave1000]

Thats the spirit of Punk...

[@samythekay]

this interview is a real comical show! great!

[@dbailey62]

No, Steve played all the bass on the album apart from Anarchy (Glen) and one other track that was Sid but that was it. Steve played all the rest.

[@bilingualonline1356]

This is great! You have to like this guy!

[@strummersbrother]

They're like Penn & Teller, one guy don't say a word. John Lydon, i love him, the original punk, he changed the face of ROCKNROLL, forever!!

[@ST307]

@Tomsedated the "don't mention the war" part was a fawlty towers reference :)

[@elpadrino1128]

John Lydon reminds me of The Grinch here :v specially when he grabs the record

[@drea4195]

I really believe he's got a heart of gold, but there's that rebel punk image to uphold.

[@Mysterywhiteboy78]

I love the fact that Steve Jones nicked most of his gear and recorded the album with it LOL

[@tombarkerbgs09]

crass any day. didnt sell out unlike the clash, the pistols and eventually the ramones to.

[@xreddragonx]

You know, the British punk scene also had it's own share of bands that weren't all anarchy and aggression. Besides, punk is defined by different things.

[@Calummcntsh6]

-How are you both? -I'm fat, fifty and i'm back Brilliant :)

[@hedgie15]

THANK YOU for putting this up! I love Johnny....such a brat! An honest in your face brat!

[@DevSodDribble]

Fat, 50 and anything is better than dead at 20 from a heroin overdose. I remember realizing that Sid Vicious had been dead for longer than he'd been alive in the first place; The Sex Pistols should do as many reunion shows as they damn well please, because it's great to be alive.

[@JonahsWail]

How does 2007 tv video quality look so ancient

[@ModMokkaMatti]

I wouldn't know. We're not all posh twats with massive 100-inch 4K or better hologram-driven TVs, so I don't see what the complaint is.

[@PrinceYukiShoma]

THEY STILL GOT IT!!!!

[@GVinal-h8w]

America you need to listen to these guys !!"

[@Timothay2]

@OttoRamone94 The Clash also had the honor of signing a contract that forced them to pay for their own recordings, tours and more.

[@AusGovOfficial]

@MrRickyRoma I think the reason that The Clash used Jaguars was because they have a good sound, not because of the price.

[@leedsboy64]

I used to like Lydon and he was excellent when i saw the Sex Pistols at 2 gigs Now days most of my respect goes to Steve and Paul

[@walterevans2118]

POOR STEVE !!!!!........HE NEVER SPOKE !!.....HE COULDN'T GET A WORD IN EDGEWAYS !!!.........LOLOLOLOL

[@dner75-xh9le]

I love how John has "rules for thee, but not for me". Totally anti-drugs, yet coked up here. I'm the same way. I can't abide the animals in this world. I just can't own it like him. Nobody can.

[@jkthemod]

I'll alway prefer the "understated" style of Jones/Cook/Glenn to the "over the top" attitude of John/Sid.... but I DO salute John's ability/desire to "give it to you straight"... if you can take it or not, is a different matter.

[@MoonchildMindaugas2]

I'M FAT, 50, AND I'M BACK!!! XDXDXDXDXD Johnny is one of my most favorite music personas ever, I MEAN IT.

[@Bacchanalia16]

I love the Fawlty Towers reference. Brilliant.

[@mansondevil33]

WOW I never thought I would see John so dressed up!

[@Ramonesfan990]

hahah 3:30 is a great part Dont Clap You Have Never Been There lol classic

[@osabbas]

John would DESPISE anyone categorizing anything hes done, or categorizing music in general...as well he should. It promotes laziness. It's one of the things I admire about him and a few other musicians. Once the record industry catches on to something interesting, they throw a label on it, package it, and sell units. If you buy into that, you've just been duped by some guys in suits with no interest in art. Just be an individual and make music and art you wanna make.

[@wrzoller47]

@MomoBlocko i wouldn't call him an idol exactly, but you've got to admit that his brutal honesty is refreshing.

[@OliverSutton1962]

Im going to search out some more Steve Jones interviews, he tells like it is. :-\

[@LaurenE2689]

+oliver sutton Jonesy never gave a shit about anything. He never has never will. Jonesy is everything! :)

[@OliverSutton1962]

Cheers Jeff.

[@ariesleorising]

I'm fat, 50, and I'm back!! Love it

[@track2now]

Loves the speed, Lydon

[@GoblinsFriend]

Well said. As Rotten said in The Filth and the Fury, Matlock taught them how to play.

[@Scorp308]

Great interview.

[@rhysjenks]

HEY-HO!!!! LETS GO!!!!! I love the ramones and the pistols!

[@NMJPAchiever]

My God, is this guy an Icon...

[@Timetraveller2208]

That last comment by Johnny really cracked me up...Never was a truer word spoken! Got to rate this 5 just on that alone!

[@mahalolovesyou]

what was show was he referring on 4:23? and what this "don't mention the war" gesture he made? someone please explain.

[@janlausten287]

Jay Leno / Letterman feud

[@dougie1968]

Such a shame John has had a major falling out with Steve and Paul over the new TV drama series about the Sex Pistols. The guys successfully sued John after he tried to veto the use of the band's songs. I believe John feels betrayed and I doubt they'll ever get back together again.

[@drea4195]

Was just thinking about it as I watched this. So sad that it's come to this...they really could have been friends, helped each other out over the years, seeing as how they've both been living in So. Cal. Just read both their autobiographies. Two great people who had so much in common but can't see past their differences.

[@melissatyree566]

I love Steve. Shut up John.

[@Betta66]

I once heard a story about Sid Vicious. The Sex Pistols were recording their album in the same studio as Queen when they were making "News of the World." At the time, Queen was not as universally admired. And Freddie Mercury previously stated that his mission was to "bring ballet to the masses." Anyway, Sid guy went up to the band and said "How's that mission coming along?" Angrily, Freddie grabbed him by his shirt collar and tossed him out.

[@Hayzoso]

The Ramones first album came out, they went to England in 76. then everyone started a band. Music wouldn't sound the same if not for DeeDee Ramone.

[@spiritualcramp8000]

fuck the ramones the stooges was the shit

[@OttoRamone94]

@MomoBlocko you're right, nobody would know him, but on the other hand i'm pretty sure he would still stand up for his ideals and his point of view. and he still won't be a liar. thats the good thing about him. and he would never work in a shop or somethin like that, i think he'd do the same thing what he did before the pistols, working with problem kids. and he loved it.

[@pieceofcake2008]

That is amazing tv. Lydon at his best.

[@sierrakeen5209]

I like them..Like I dont know why I just do..I love the Ramones tho.

[@matthewcohen7488]

+Sierra Keen Ramones were businessmen, nothing else. I doubt Johnny Ramone even enjoyed playing guitar, or even music period, that band did it for one reason alone: money. The whole thing was contrived as a way to make a living. It was smart. Everyone else thought that whole scene was just a bunch of junkies and dive clubs and shitty apartments, but people were plunking down money for the gigs and the records and the t-shirts and the Ramones saw the dollar signs and what a way to make a buck, having people adore you for an hour or so then go home. Heard one Ramones song heard em all, so why buy even one record. They have about 10 records. Just rearrange the barre chords, write you another Ramones song.

[@damone70]

Sierra Keen You like them cause they're real. You poor thing, you come from a generation of inauthentic posers. Not your fault.

[@GeoffBosco]

4:43 he mentions Ron Paul...YAY!

[@princesssparkle5542]

An intelligent, articulate, nice guy.

[@mike129995]

@omerta0414 hey man, the ramones were influenced by the new york dolls to create punk. the sex pistols saw the ramones on a european tour, and liked the style so much, they decided to make their own punk band, So the pistols and the clash made punk mainstream, but the ramones and the dolls really created the genre.

[@knup20]

JOHN IS THE SHOW!

[@BodanReykjavik]

Craig Ferguson used to be the drummer for a punk-band, so the show has a real punk ethos no matter who the guest is that night

[@Necalvien]

never old john lydon

[@Westerdd]

Steve Jones reaction at 7:30 is classic, like "shut up tosser"

[@halflifeproductionz]

best line ever!! im gonna say that when im 50 to my mates, lol

[@charliecrash3450]

Jonesy's Jukebox, is a laugh.