The Clash and Public Image Ltd co-founder Keith Levene dies aged 65 His guitar work helped pioneer the angular post-punk sound. The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022
Keith Levene, founding member of the Clash, dies at 65 Influential post-punk musician was an original member of the Clash before founding PiL with John Lydon and Jah Wobble The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022
Running Up that Hill by Tom Doyle review – Kate Bush in pieces A fragmentary guide to the musical genius offers fresh insights to the creative process – but the personal remains private The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022
Handwritten John Lydon Sex Pistols lyrics sell at auction for over £50,000 The lyrics were part of a private collection of artwork, posters and documents which sold at Sotheby’s auction house for a total of £354,567. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022
‘Extraordinary’ collection of Sex Pistols artwork and memorabilia to go on sale Sotheby’s in London will host a sale of the items during October. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022
John Lydon says it's tasteless for Sex Pistols to benefit from the Queen’s death The band was famous for its anti-establishment lyrics, but the former lead singer said the family “deserves some respect in this difficult time” Chronicle Live · Sep 16, 2022
John Lydon hits out at former Sex Pistols bandmates for 'cashing in' on Queen's death John Lydon has angrily accused his former bandmates of trying to 'cash in' on the death of Queen Elizabeth II with the use of their 1977 single 'God Save The Queen' Daily Mirror · Sep 16, 2022
Sex Pistols respond to John Lydon claims over ‘tasteless Queen cash-ins’ The punk band said nothing new relating to God Save The Queen is ‘being promoted or released in any way’. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
John Lydon: It’s disrespectful for Sex Pistols to benefit from the Queen’s death The singer wrote the lyrics to the punk band’s 1977 hit God Save The Queen. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
John Lydon says it’s ‘tasteless’ if Sex Pistols benefit from the death of Queen Elizabeth II Lydon, better known as Johnny Rotten, wrote the lyrics for 1977 punk hit ‘God Save the Queen’ The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
British pop music has a fraught relationship with Queen Elizabeth Since the 1970s, the UK's punk, alternative and hip-hop artists have used music to share their feelings about the late monarch and what she represents. WEKU · Sep 11, 2022
Sex Pistols’ John Lydon quotes original ‘God Save the Queen’ in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Punk band’s 1977 single of the same name included controversial opinions about the monarchy The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022
Mum cashed NHS pension to pay fuel bills before dying leaving orphaned kids penniless Judith Thorpe made the decision to take out her pension money early in a desperate bid to protect her two teenage daughters during the cost of living crisis. Daily Record · Aug 14, 2022
Rare form of Covid kills tragic hospital cleaner leaving her teenage daughters orphaned Judith Thorpe's sudden death from Covid last Saturday left her daughters Hannah, 16, and Scarlett, 13, orphaned after their dad John Lydon, 51, died from pancreatic cancer in 2015 Daily Mirror · Aug 14, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022 ‘The years melted away’: long-lost friends on the joy of meeting up again Guardian readers tell us why they reached out to reconnect with an estranged friend from years gone by
Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2022 Sex Pistols star John Lydon plants his first tree with Belfast's Phantom Planters "You have no idea how good this feels for me knowing that my ripples are having an impact on the likes of Johnny Rotten"
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022 ‘I know what it’s like to be frightened’: John Lydon on loneliness, lyrics and life as a Sex Pistol After 45 years of picking fights, the former Johnny Rotten is squaring up to his ex-bandmates, director Danny Boyle and anyone who disrespects the Queen. But what’s really impressive is his capacity for love
Wales Online · Jun 12, 2022 Bus promoting Disney's new Sex Pistol's drama gets stuck under crossbar outside Principality Stadium South Wales Police has said the driver has been reported for allegedly driving "without due car and attention"
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022 ‘It’s now or never, this is my chance’: Anson Boon on his biggest break, punk and Johnny Rotten For young actor Anson Boon, playing Johnny Rotten Danny Boyle’s Pistol is a dream come true. But what did punk teach him about himself?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022 The week in TV: Pistol; The Midwich Cuckoos; Once Upon a Time in Londongrad; State of the Union Danny Boyle fails to capture punk’s filth and fury, while Sky nails a fresh take on John Wyndham’s creepy classic
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022 Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones admits he doesn’t like his band’s music anymore ‘I’m f***ing tired of it, to be honest with you. I’d rather listen to Steely Dan,’ guitarist said
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 Johnny Rotten says he ‘totally respects’ the Queen – but still hates the monarchy The singer, whose band were famous for their anti-establishment lyrics, says he’s looking forward to jubilee weekend celebrations
WEKU · Jun 1, 2022 Sex Pistols aim to give Queen Elizabeth's jubilee a touch of punk A certain anti-authoritarian anthem linked to the punk rock pioneers and the British monarch, is being re-released as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her platinum jubilee.
Dublin Live · Jun 1, 2022 Ex-Sex Pistols singer John Lydon to play Dublin's National Stadium Former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon is coming to Dublin in June with his band Public Image Ltd
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 Sex Pistols aim to give queen's jubilee a touch of punk In Britain, there are several traditional elements to a royal anniversary: pageants, street parties, the Sex Pistols