John Lydon

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Full Name: John Lydon also known as Johnny Rotten
Profession: Musician

Nationality:

Biography: Lead singer of the 1970s punk band the Sex Pistols, Lydon has gone from causing moral panic to becoming something of a national icon since the heady days of the punk explosion.

With the band he penned singles such as "God Save the Queen" and "Anarchy in the U.K."

After the break-up of the Sex Pistols in 1978 Lydon formed a new band called Public Image Ltd.

Born: January 31, 1956
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Age: 68 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius

Articles and Photos

Sex Pistols' Break Up
Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious on stage during the band's last show at Winterland in San Francisco, January 14, 1978
January 17, 1978

Historical Events

1977-06-18 Sex Pistols Johnny Rotten & Paul Cook, beaten by a group of rabble-rousers outside of a London pub
1978-07-25 John Lydon forms rock group Public Ltd Image
1979-06-30 British punk rocker Johnny Rotten and British actress Joan Collins appear together on BBC TV's "Juke Box Jury"
1980-10-06 John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols) sentenced to 3 months imprisonment on assault charges

Sex Pistols' Break Up