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Alan Johnson

John Lydon hits out at former Sex Pistols bandmates for 'cashing in' on Queen's death

John Lydon has reacted angrily to his former Sex Pistols bandmates, who he believes are 'shamelessly' trying to 'cash in' on the death of the Queen with their infamous single 'God Save The Queen'.

The 66-year-old, who shot to fame under the stage name Johnny Rotten, was the band's frontman when they released the track in 1977 to coincide with Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.

But now, the singer says promoting the track at the present time would be 'disrespectful' towards the Royal Family.

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