John Lydon
Date of birth: 1956-01-31
Place of birth: London, England, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Johnny Rotten, Sex Pistols
Biography
John Joseph Lydon (born 31 January 1956), also known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead singer of the late-1970s British punk band the Sex Pistols, which lasted from 1975 until 1978, and again for various revivals during the 1990s and 2000s. He is also the lead singer of post-punk band Public Image Ltd (PiL), which he founded and fronted from 1978 until 1993, and again since 2009. Lydon's outspoken persona, rebellious image and fashion style led to his being asked to become the singer of the Sex Pistols by their manager, Malcolm McLaren. With the Sex Pistols, he penned singles including "Anarchy in the U.K.," "God Save the Queen", "Pretty Vacant" and "Holidays in the Sun", the content of which precipitated what one commentator described as the "last and greatest outbreak of pop-based moral pandemonium" in Britain. The band scandalised much of the media, and Lydon was seen as a figurehead of the burgeoning punk movement. Because of their controversial lyrics and disrepute at the time, they are regarded as one of the most influential acts in the history of popular music. [source: Wikipedia]
Movie Credits
Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be an England
2008-06-29
There'll Always Be an England' - named after Vera Lynn's stirring intro music - was recorded on Satu
Punk and Its Aftershocks
1980-05-10
Documentary about the pedigrees of punk featuring The Boomtown Rats, Sex Pistols, Pretenders, The Cl
The Filth and the Fury
2000-03-29
Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening,
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
1983-01-01
A fascinating story of rock n roll told through the clothes of those who lived it! From Elvis to Bow
The Independent
2000-11-10
A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story o
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980-09-11
A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols m
Copkiller
1983-03-15
A NYPD officer imprisons and tortures an admitted cop-killer, but finds the tables turned when his v
Sons of Norway
2011-09-09
It’s not easy to rebel when your dad wants to join the party... One day (in 1979), Magnus and his so
Joy Division - Under Review
2006-01-01
This 70-minute documentary covers the entire career of Joy Division, one of Manchester and Post-Punk
D.O.A.
1980-09-12
Documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vi
Sex Pistols - Live at the Longhorn
1978-01-10
The Sex Pistols captured live onstage at the very end of their fame (they split days after this show
The Punk Rock Movie
1978-06-09
Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78
Sex Pistols: Live in Winterland
1996-07-29
Live At The Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco. 1978.01.14.
Sex Pistols: Live at Budokan
1996-08-23
Here’s the Sex Pistols – the original Sex Pistols, with Glen Matlock on bass – in an intense, non-st
Johnny Rotten's Tour of London
This is a wee treat: Johnny Rotten gives a guided tour of London, circa 2009. Full of his usual face
Night Flight: Born Again
2016-04-10
Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Bro
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
2022-07-26
Kylie and The Bee Gees are compared to see who had the better music, comebacks, dancing, legacy and
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998-12-08
The fascinating life of South Park's musical cafeteria employee, Jerome "Chef" McElroy, is examined
The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
2014-08-22
This documentary explores Kate Bush's career and music, from January 1978's Wuthering Heights to her
Punk's Not Dead
2007-07-27
On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty undergro
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018-04-18
The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.
Acceleration Punk
1977-01-01
1977 punk documentary filmed in the UK & France. Bands featured include The Jam, The Stinky Toys, Th
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
They have raged on for forty years, cutting a swath across continents and lighting the fuse of revol
Lennon or McCartney
2014-12-12
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked
The Year Of Punk
1978-01-01
The summer of the Jubilee in 1977 was mentally dominated by another national anthem - "God Save the
The Public Image Is Rotten
2017-04-21
British rock icon John Lydon and fellow bandmates recall the years they spent performing as Public I
Sex Pistols: The Filthy Lucre Tour - Live in Japan
1996-04-15
The concert was recorded live on the Japanese leg of the band's Filthy Lucre Tour. This release is
Sex Pistols: Decade... A Look Back (Unlimited Supply)
1989-03-11
Featuring portions of over a dozen songs, humorous British 'punk' ads, opinions, Ronnie Biggs, Malco
Sex Pistols: Buried Alive
1988-05-16
Featuring the infamous Bill Grundy interview, snippets of live footage including God Save the Queen,
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003-01-19
A years-in-the-making documentary on the legendary punk band the Ramones. Through a mixture of archi
Song to Song
2017-03-17
In this modern love story set against the Austin, Texas music scene, two entangled couples — struggl
Sex Pistols: The Whole Story
2011-01-01
Rules are made to be broken and over three decades, the Sex Pistols lived this lifestyle better than
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017-04-29
Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts.
Never Mind the Baubles: Xmas '77 with the Sex Pistols
2013-12-26
Director Julien Temple presents a unique insight into the tradition and transgression of Christmas.
Punk Britannia at the BBC
2012-06-08
An archive celebration of studio performances from the British bands that broke through courtesy of
Leftfield: A Final Hit
2005-10-03
A collection of music videos from celebrated British electronic band Leftfield.
Who the Fuck Is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago
2017-07-21
The astonishing story of a gay Puerto Rican kid growing up in a Hasidic Brooklyn neighborhood, who g
25 Years of Punk
2001-04-19
Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk rock
More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
2014-07-11
More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On features previously banned songs by the BBC including
Beware of Mr. Baker
2012-11-28
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t
Super Duper Alice Cooper
2014-04-17
Emerging from the Detroit music scene of the 1970s in a flurry of long hair and sequins, Alice Coope
There Is a PiL in Heaven
2012-06-26
Public Image Limited provide a monumental live performance at London's Heaven, showcasing tracks fro
Degeneration Punk
1997-06-06
Amusing ARTE Special with SEX PISTOLS, CLASH, GENERATION X, DEAD BOYS, DAMNED, and more This rare d
Dancing Barefoot
1995-01-01
In this 1995 made-for television biopic, see legendary musician and filmmaker Ivan Kral as he made m
Rebel Dread
2022-03-04
Documentary about Don Letts who played a leading role in pop history. Letts injected Afro-Caribbean
Classic Albums: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
2002-11-19
The Sex Pistols album Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols is unquestionably one of the mo
Sex Pistols Live - Phoenix Festival
Pro-shot Broadcast recording of The Sex Pistols, recorded live at the Phoenix Festival, on July 21st
Sex Pistols - Anthems
Clips of the Pistols from various sources. Anarchy in the U.K. (So It Goes); Pretty Vacant (Maasbr
Berlin Wall and the Sex Pistols
1978-01-01
Through her work for the magazine Search and Destroy in San Francisco, Mondini-VanLoo met several pr
The Sex Pistols: Music Video Box Documentary
2005-01-01
Combining rare archival footage and in-depth interviews with fans and fellow musicians, this documen
Public Image Ltd: Live at Enmore Theatre in Sydney
2013-04-10
Sex Pistols - The Long Lost Videos
Performance videos released by Sex Pistols ex-producer Dave Goodman in 2005. Anarchy in the U.K. P
The Public Image Is Rotten: Songs From The Heart
2018-05-25
A career boxset coming in the form of a 5CD/2DVD is released to coincide with the career-spanning do
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
2006-01-24
This 2-DVD set captures explosive live performances and revealing interviews on DVD for the first ti
Public Image Ltd. : Videos
1986-12-12
Public Image Ltd. promo VHS video compilation 1978-86. Includes Rise, Public Image, Death Disco, Thi
Public Image Limited – Live At Rockpalast 1983
2012-12-03
After the end of the Sex Pistols Johnny Rotten (or John Lydon) had built a new career with his band
The Sex Pistols: In their own words
2007-09-12
By the time Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols was released, on 28 October 1977, both th
Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
2012-09-21
Special 35th anniversary edition CD/DVD box set of "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
Public Image Ltd. : Live in Japan '83
1983-07-07
Recorded at Nakano Sun Plaza on 1st and 2nd of July, 1983. - Set List - 1. Low Life / 2. Annalisa
Anarchy Movie '85
1985-06-01
On December 1st, 1985 British post-punk band Public Image Ltd. performed in Nagoya City Hall, Japan.
Sex Pistols: Agents of Anarchy
2009-02-01
Rules are made to be broken and in over three decades, the Sex Pistols lived this motto better than
VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
2009-12-28
A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho.
Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols
2013-01-28
Blu-ray High Fidelity Pure Audio pressing of the infamous 1977 debut album from the British Punk qua
Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy
2016-07-25
The final days of Nancy Spungen and Sid Vicious are explored.
Flip - Sorry
2002-01-01
Flip's first full length video featuring Mark Appleyard, Ali Boulala, Alex Chalmers, Bastien Salaba