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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
John Lydon slams Sex Pistols for performing in Scotland without him
Lydon, who fronted the original line-up from 1975 to 1978 as Johnny Rotten, says the original members don't want him in the line-up Punk legend has blasted the Sex Pistols for performing in Scotland without him. Lydon, who fronted the original line-up from 1975 to 1978 as Johnny Rotten, says the original members don't want him in the line-up, despite the fact that he helped write the legendary band's 1970s hits such as Anarchy in the UK and God Save The Queen. He believes those who go to catch his old band partners at a show in Glasgow may be left with the feeling they've been had. In an exclusive interview with The Record, the 69-year old punk icon fumed: 'If you're into karaoke, I recommend them. It's a shame they don't want me or anything to do with me. 'They love deriding me, but it's my words they're f***ing singing. 'It's my mentality and my approach and my outlook on life and yet they're abandoning the cause. It's very sad. 'All the Sex Pistols mock bands out there are now being put out of a career because of this lot who I recommend get on a cruise ship called Uranus Travels. 'That would be the best place for them.' In 2021, Lydon took the other members to court but lost his bid to stop Sex Pistols music being used in a TV drama, Pistol, directed by Danny Boyle. The singer, who is heading to Scotland with his own band, PiL in July, said: 'I'm gonna try and get a shaman to lay a curse a month before I get there. 'If they were worth anything at all as human beings, they'd have written their own songs ever since. 'Instead, they fought me in court.' Original Pistols members Steve Jones, 69, Paul Cook, 68, and Glen Matlock, 68, have replaced Lydon with Frank Carter, 41, on vocals for their headline show at Bellahouston Park on June 21. The Summer Sessions festival will include sets by veteran rockers The Stranglers, Buzzcocks, Undertones, Skids and The Rezillos. Lydon, who formed the post-punk act PiL after quitting the Pistols in 1978, is bringing his band to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Bandstand on July 29. He insists his PiL show, featuring hits such as Public Image, Death Disco and This is Not A Love Song, is not karaoke – despite the fact that he is the only remaining original member. Keith Levine, who was also a founding member of The Clash, died in 2022, aged 65. The original bass player, Jah Wobble, left the band after two albums. Lydon said: 'I set it up. I can't help it that people have to move on for various different reasons. There wasn't much sacking going on, a few but that was the rare exception. 'I think most people that came through PiL learned a lot. It was almost like a college of further education for musicianship. And they've now all got their own solo things, and that's happy days for them. But I don't own people, and I can't keep hold of people in that way. 'I think every band, if you really look at it out there, has problems and issues with membership. It's just the way it is. Personality shifts. And you know, if you've ever watched Spinal Tap, you'll know some blokes girlfriends are just really not worth the effort."
Perth Now
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'I never stop writing!' John Lydon confirms new Public Image Ltd album is on the way
John Lydon is "constantly writing" for a new Public Image Ltd album. The 69-year-old music legend - who founded PiL in 1978 and has released 11 albums to date with the post-punk band - has promised new music is on the way, and he'll still be working on the material whilst on tour with the group this summer. Asked if a new LP is on the way, he told "Yeah, we will. Yeah. For the new album I'm constantly writing. When we're on a tour bus all that starts to happen. "I never stop writing. It's been like that all my life, since I learned to read and write when I was four, I just loved writing. I've got reams of ideas. "But I'd be lucky if out of 800 pages I could skim two lines. It's consistent and I might not be in that mind frame later on down the line." The new collection will be the follow-up to 2023's 'End of the World', and their fourth album since reuniting in 2009. The former Sex Pistols frontman revealed his lyrics are now inspired by "a sense of joy" rather than "wallowing in self-pity". He explained: "Life. Existence. A sense of joy in everything. I'm not a misery guts. I'm not one for wallowing in self-pity. "Obviously, I've had my moments in that, but that would not inspire me to put out an album of introspective mediocrity. This is not Peter Hammill here. "I find fun in everything, and humour. That creates intrigue and then I investigate my subjects until I can pen it accurately and properly. "There's no fantasy island in my writing; it's all based on experiences." John and the band are hitting the road this summer, and he insisted there is an unexpected secret to making PiL's live shows so good. He said: "Stage fright. I've read a lot of books about that, by Alec Guinness and those kind of actors who talk about stage fright and it really helped me when I was young. "It's a really valuable tool, because without that you won't have the inner stamina to do what you next on stage. You won't be prepared for it. "You have to basically s*** yourself, you do. I still do but I like that, the relief once I'm on stage, that's the reward. And then it's sink or swim." Public Image Ltd's 2025 tour dates: 12th June Dublin 3Olympia 13th June Limerick Dolan's Warehouse 22nd June Milton Keynes Forever Now Festival 24th June Margate Dreamland 26th June Hastings White Rock 27th June Newark Stone Valley Festival Midlands 28th June Oxford O2 Academy 1st July Warrington Parr Hall 3rd July Leicester O2 Academy 4th July Lincoln Engine Shed 5th July Portsmouth Guildhall 26th July Cardiff Depot 30th July Sheffield Leadmill 31st July Northampton Roadmenders 1st August Holmfirth Picturedrome 2nd August Coventry Empire 7th August Cheltenham Town Hall 8th August Durham Stone Valley Festival North 9th August Blackpool Rebellion Festival 15th August Cork City Hall 16th August Belfast Putting the Fast in Belfast, Custom House Square
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic band led by former Sex Pistol to perform near Stroud
Post-punk legends led by an iconic rock frontman are set to rock Cheltenham Town Hall. Public Image Ltd (PiL), led by former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten, will perform at the venue on Thursday, August 7 at 7.30pm as part of their This Is Not The Last Tour 2025. Formed in 1978 after the Sex Pistols disbanded, PiL quickly gained a reputation for their innovative fusion of dance, folk, pop, rock, and dub. Their sound has kept them at the forefront of the post-punk scene, earning five UK Top 20 singles and albums, and securing their reputation as one of the most influential alternative bands of the last four decades. The band's 1978 debut album, Public Image: First Issue, marked a significant shift from traditional punk rock, introducing a heavy, experimental sound. Their second album, Metal Box (1979), further solidified their status as musical pioneers. Originally released in a metal film canister, the album's deep dub basslines, sharp, discordant guitars, and abstract lyrical themes have made it one of the most influential albums in post-punk history. PiL's biggest hits include Rise, This Is Not A Love Song, and Don't Ask Me, all of which blend catchy melodies with politically charged lyrics. Their live shows are known for their energy and unpredictability. Over the years, PiL's lineup has changed several times, with Lydon being the only constant member. Following a 17 year hiatus starting in 1992, the current lineup came together in 2009, with Lydon performing alongside guitarist Robert 'Lu' Edmonds, drummer Bruce Smith, and bassist Scott Firth. This lineup has spurred on the band's recent revival, releasing albums such as This is PiL (2012) and What The World Needs Now… (2015). The Cheltenham performance is part of their latest tour, which includes dates across the UK and Ireland. Fans can look forward to a setlist that covers the band's entire career, featuring both classic hits and lesser-known tracks. Tickets for the Cheltenham Town Hall concert are priced at £41.40, including a £2 booking fee. They can be bought on the venue's official website. For accessibility needs, customers can call 01242 528 764 to arrange suitable seating.
