John Lydon
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]
Song to Song
as John LydonIn this modern love story set against the Austin, Texas music scene, two entangled couples —...
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
as The CollaboratorA rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of...
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Beware of Mr. Baker
as SelfGinger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer...
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The Filth and the Fury
as SelfJulien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an...
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Lennon or McCartney
as Self550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were...
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Sons of Norway
as Johnny RottenIt’s not easy to rebel when your dad wants to join the party... One day (in 1979), Magnus and...
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Classic Albums: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
as Self - VocalsThe Sex Pistols album Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols is unquestionably one of...
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End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
as Self (archive footage)A years-in-the-making documentary on the legendary punk band the Ramones. Through a mixture of...
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Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
as Self (archive footage)Kylie and The Bee Gees are compared to see who had the better music, comebacks, dancing, legacy...
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Copkiller
as Leo SmithA NYPD officer imprisons and tortures an admitted cop-killer, but finds the tables turned when...
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Punk's Not Dead
as SelfOn the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty...
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Super Duper Alice Cooper
as Self (voice)Emerging from the Detroit music scene of the 1970s in a flurry of long hair and sequins, Alice...
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D.O.A.
as HimselfDocumentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of...
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The Public Image Is Rotten
as HimselfBritish rock icon John Lydon and fellow bandmates recall the years they spent performing as...
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Punk and Its Aftershocks
as SelfDocumentary about the pedigrees of punk featuring The Boomtown Rats, Sex Pistols, Pretenders,...
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Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.
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The Punk Rock Movie
as SelfDocumentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78
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The Independent
as BaruceA notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life...
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Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
as SelfThey have raged on for forty years, cutting a swath across continents and lighting the fuse of...
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Rebel Dread
as SelfDocumentary about Don Letts who played a leading role in pop history. Letts injected...
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Never Mind the Baubles: Xmas '77 with the Sex Pistols
as John LydonDirector Julien Temple presents a unique insight into the tradition and transgression of...
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Who the Fuck is That Guy?: The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago
as SelfThe astonishing story of a gay Puerto Rican kid growing up in a Hasidic Brooklyn neighborhood,...
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Sex Pistols: Live in Winterland
as Self - VocalsLive At The Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco. 1978.01.14.
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Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
as Self - HostThe fascinating life of South Park's musical cafeteria employee, Jerome "Chef" McElroy, is...
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The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
as SelfThis documentary explores Kate Bush's career and music, from January 1978's Wuthering Heights to...
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The Sex Pistols: In their own words
as HimselfBy the time Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols was released, on 28 October 1977,...
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Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
as HimselfSpecial 35th anniversary edition CD/DVD box set of "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex...
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Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be an England
as SelfThere'll Always Be an England' - named after Vera Lynn's stirring intro music - was recorded on...
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Acceleration Punk
as Self1977 punk documentary filmed in the UK & France. Bands featured include The Jam, The Stinky...
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There Is a PiL in Heaven
as uncreditedPublic Image Limited provide a monumental live performance at London's Heaven, showcasing tracks...
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Sex Pistols: Live at Budokan
as Johnny Rotton (Himself)Here’s the Sex Pistols – the original Sex Pistols, with Glen Matlock on bass – in an intense,...
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More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
as PerformerMore Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On features previously banned songs by the BBC...
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Punk Britannia at the BBC
as SelfAn archive celebration of studio performances from the British bands that broke through courtesy...
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Sex Pistols: Buried Alive
as HimselfFeaturing the infamous Bill Grundy interview, snippets of live footage including God Save the...
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Joy Division - Under Review
as HimselfThis 70-minute documentary covers the entire career of Joy Division, one of Manchester and...
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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as SelfDocumentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don...
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25 Years of Punk
as Self (archive footage)Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk...
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Sex Pistols: The Whole Story
as HimselfRules are made to be broken and over three decades, the Sex Pistols lived this lifestyle better...
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Degeneration Punk
as uncreditedAmusing ARTE Special with SEX PISTOLS, CLASH, GENERATION X, DEAD BOYS, DAMNED, and more This...
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Sex Pistols: Decade... A Look Back (Unlimited Supply)
as HimselfFeaturing portions of over a dozen songs, humorous British 'punk' ads, opinions, Ronnie Biggs,...
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Night Flight: Born Again
as SelfDocumentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and...
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Anarchy Movie '85
as SelfOn December 1st, 1985 British post-punk band Public Image Ltd. performed in Nagoya City Hall,...
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Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
as Self (archive footage)A fascinating story of rock n roll told through the clothes of those who lived it! From Elvis to...
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Leftfield: A Final Hit
as uncreditedA collection of music videos from celebrated British electronic band Leftfield.
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Sex Pistols: The Filthy Lucre Tour - Live in Japan
as Himself - VocalsThe concert was recorded live on the Japanese leg of the band's Filthy Lucre Tour. This release...
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Sex Pistols - Live at the Longhorn
as HimselfThe Sex Pistols captured live onstage at the very end of their fame (they split days after this...
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The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
as SelfThis 2-DVD set captures explosive live performances and revealing interviews on DVD for the...
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The Public Image Is Rotten: Songs From The Heart
as uncreditedA career boxset coming in the form of a 5CD/2DVD is released to coincide with the...
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Public Image Limited – Live At Rockpalast 1983
as VocalsAfter the end of the Sex Pistols Johnny Rotten (or John Lydon) had built a new career with his...
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The Year Of Punk
as uncreditedThe summer of the Jubilee in 1977 was mentally dominated by another national anthem - "God Save...
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Public Image Ltd. : Videos
as uncreditedPublic Image Ltd. promo VHS video compilation 1978-86. Includes Rise, Public Image, Death Disco,...
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Public Image Ltd. : Live in Japan '83
as HimselfRecorded at Nakano Sun Plaza on 1st and 2nd of July, 1983. - Set List - 1. Low Life / ...
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The Daily Show
as SelfThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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The One Show
as Self - GuestA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
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The One Show
as SelfA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
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The Masked Singer
as SelfCelebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from...
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The Masked Singer
as JesterCelebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from...
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as uncreditedJimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...
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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
as Meat Sweats (voice)Rise up! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get an all-new look, new weapons, and awesome new...
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Classic Albums
as Self - VocalsA documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...
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V Graham Norton
as SelfV Graham Norton was an entertainment programme shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom starring...
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Question Time
as Self - PanellistThis topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least...
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Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
as SelfJonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from...
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Seven Ages of Rock
as SelfA definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global...
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70 Years of Youth Revolt
as Self (archive footage)A look back at the social movements, revolts and youth subcultures from the post-war period to...
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Punk
as SelfFeaturing original interviews with America’s punk pioneers and the U.K.’s most notorious bands,...
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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
as SelfTwelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must...
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Piers Morgan Uncensored
as SelfPiers presents his unmissable verdict on the day’s global events with an hour of fearless...
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Punk Britannia
as uncreditedA brand new take on the most transformative force in British popular music history.
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