Punk Legend: John Lydon On Life After Nora | Good Morning Britain
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- The Godfather of Punk, Former Sex Pistol and PiL frontman joins GMB for his first Live TV interview since he lost his beloved wife Nora in April. Sadly, Nora was suffering with Alzheimer’s disease and John was her full-time carer for the last few years of her life. The pair were devoted and had been together for over 45 years marrying in 1979.
Broadcast on 05/09/23
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Say what you want about John but he’s a man of honour, loyalty and understood the real meaning of marriage. One of the hardest things in life is to watch the slow decline of a loved one.
Perceptive, self deprecating and the biggest heart in rock n roll, John Lydon-I salute you.
Well said.
Well said!
Well said!
A lot easier when you're multimillionaires and buy the best treatment and support availbale.
There is no better way to say it!
You'll not find a more honest, straight up guy than john Lydon. An absolute hero.
Agree😎
A truly honest man, no bs with Johnny ❤
@@christineperkins4451 So you actually know him, out of curiosity?
Do you actually know him, out of curiosity?
@@thebeatcreeper that's a really intelligent reply
John Lyndon is a real man,he could have put his wife into care but he looked after her until she passed, Great respect for john🙏💪💪💪
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yeah, and how much do you think that would have cost him ? he had a live-in care to look after her, nothing to do with being compassionate, purely financial.
@@letsgobrandon. a real man who loved his wife since they met,A legend who is not afraid to express his opinions 💪💪💪💪💪
@@letsgobrandon. Do you think John couldn't afford that? Do you know who he is?
@@cd3949of course I know who he is, it's not about him as u say affording it,it's about a man who loved his wife so much that he did not put her into care, That's my point 😁
People have said all sorts of things about John Lydon over the years but he really is a lovely, caring and intelligent human. I have so much respect for him.
I've probably said a lot of them myself but he's really shown himself to be a stand up guy these last few years. Glad he's keeping busy with PIL, the new stuff I've heard is amazing.
He’s not just materialised as a nice, honest bloke. He’s always been that way despite what the media have said about him. He might have been abrasive and standoffish as a teenager and young man, but I know I was just as curt, abrupt and worse than that, very violent and aggressive.
It’s a hormonal thing apparently.
I met him in the early 90s when he was doing a meet-n-greet appearance before a PIL show. He was in character. Nothing excessive, but he was definitely putting on a show. Right in front of me was a couple with a young girl, maybe 5 or 6 years old. As soon as he saw her he stepped out of character and was the sweetest man in the world to this young fan. It was nice getting that first hand glimpse.
He's greatly misunderstood
Being the age I am , 63 , John has been a feature of my life for a long time . A true maverick , truth speaker and a very smart guy . Got a lot of respect for him . And remember , he spoke out about Saville years ago
And I think it went over the interviewer's head
@@donnawaldron3261 Actually the BBC banned him from the radio station based on what he said at the time.
@@fullmetalscotsman1306 I don't recall ever hearing anything from the Pistols or PiL since to this day.
with no evidence and nothing whatsoever to back it up. Meanwhile pans people, legs and co, ruby flipper and zoo who worked with saville day in day out, week in week out for decades to this day have nothing substantial to say about him.
Lovely, lovely man! Legend!
What a wonderful man, and what a fantastic homage to Nora. Dementia is a horrific illness, and it sounds like he bore it bravely. We love you, John xxx
wow thaat is an intelligent caat
@@truthlivingetc88 yup, and it’s damn hard typing with just my paws !
with your pause @@Witchezcat
We have a President with it and an election was stolen to make sure we got him.
Great respect for him. What a loving husband ❤
Johnny Rotten can do no wrong in my eyes. Any man who's willing to speak his mind and put his heart on his sleeve is a legend. RIP Nora!
Punk Hero, Anarchist, Philosopher,Carer and Proper Human-People are multi dimensional.
John is an absolute hero. I never got his music but my goodness, I get the man. He cared for the love of his life and he was/is so brave. I lost my life partner, not to this dreadful disease but over a long period of time. It is heartbreaking but out of sheer respect, I cared right up to the end. You never get over it but time allows you to cope. The very best to John.❤
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😢ĺ mm..😅
I was going to comment something similar, but you state it beautifully.
@@Mike-rw2nh Thank you Mike. That means a lot.😊👍
😢 we all go on.
He’s looking well ….and glad to see he is ….a good bloke and a decent soul .
He’s a legend let’s face it
and what an honest take on the problems trying to drown his sorrows caused him; not the brandy but the microwave dinners that brandy caused the craving for!
he looks great!!
My wife was diagnosed with dementia in March and I am trying to deal with things as best I can. There are many tough times and I know I have a huge amount to learn. I have always known that John Lydon is a hyper-intelligent man with an astonishing wisdom and clarity of thought and now, having heard his advice regarding care for dementia sufferers, whenever I'm unsure how to cope I'll just think, "What would John Lydon do?" and I'll be ok. Thank you, John.
You have my admiration, it is the hardest journey. Best wishes to you and your beloved wife. Don't forget who she "REALLY " is beneath her illness, and don't be afraid or ashamed to ask for help if you need it. A big hug to you both.
All the very best of strength and support to you🙏John must be such an inspiration for you
Bless you mate. You should be proud of yourself.
@drj8498 You need to first determine the CAUSE of the dementia in order to reverse it. You cannot rely on allopathic medicine or pharma to help you at all. Just about all illness can be cured once you understand the 2 causes, which are nutritional imbalance and toxicity. You need to start with getting rid of toxins via juice fasts and sweating, then totally changing the diet to living foods from the garden instead of dead - lots of fruits, dark leafy greens, raw vegetables, home-cooked lentils, peas and beans, lots of clean water.
Then starting an exercise routine and most important, staying FAR, FAR away from pharma's toxic drugs & shots. All drugs and alcohol must be weaned off of. Even things like denture cream in the elderly are a cause, they're full of chemicals that seep right into the bloodstream and create mental confusion!
There's other contributors to illness like emotional, psychological and spiritual elements, but once you free the mind and body from toxins and flood it with clean, pure nutrition from living foods, you can address that.
So sorry to hear your troubles. I wish you and your wife nothing but the best and it is inspiring to read about a real love like yours. Take care and I wish you both many more days of that wonderful love you share.
☀️☀️☀️ from Dublin
John seems to me to be a uniquely British anarchist - loyal, loving, truthful, respectful to those who deserve it, ... all whist being able to challenge, disrupt, agitate and vitally knowing what message to put into what space. He really is so unique. A deeply considered man.
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@@noodlefringe1802 He never was
Never an anarchist, far from it, but yes to everything else.
You can see the grief on his face. The smile doesn't reach the eyes. John is a great bloke with a wonderful body of work. God bless Nora always.x
I think I will always remember this sentence of yours, the smile doesn’t reach the eyes…
John Lydon remains one of the most "inspiring" and "unselfish" people it has ever been my good fortune to have ever met!!!
Thankyou for that!!
John has shown for years that he’s one of the most intelligent, insightful people in the music industry. He’s also a truly soulful man. Too bad there aren’t more like him.
100%
I've got a lot of time for John Lydon. He says what he thinks. He's honest and I love people like that. Well done John.
What a truly genuine, lovely man. I lost my dad to Alzheimers last year. He was extremely happy and relaxed right to the very end 🙏
You're lucky. So many dementia sufferers (my mom had vascular dementia) become combative. I'm glad your father's passing was peaceful.
I'm sorry for your loss.
In my younger days I worked as a carer in a dementia unit and I found it really hard to watch the decline in patients and I had to quit my job as it was too upsetting for me so I have the greatest of respect for John as it's not easy at all.
I had to put my mom in a dementia unit for the last four months of her life. I can't tell you how appreciative I am of everyone who is or was a care giver in those units - I don't know how much you all make/made, but it's not enough.
John is an amazing human being and Rock God. My heart goes out to him losing the love of his life. Looked after Nora until the end of her life. They were Rock and Roll's most solid couple. John is a hero and legend ❤️
Legend. Straight up, no BS. Intelligent, articulate and a great guy.
He's looking better than I've seen him for years. Think Nora's passing must have lifted a huge weight from his shoulders. Sad but true.
John Lydon can be offensive, abrasive, and outrageous.
But he's a lovely person and most of the time he's right.
John is so open, honest and totally at home expressive feelings and emotions. So many men find being so open extremely difficult.
John Lydon is a legend !
They call it "grief and relief". It very common for people left behind after someone dies of Alzheimers or dementia. John is a legend!
There's a lot more to it.. there's not enough time left to truly understand and before you know it Yous Will be holding hands again and find peace
My grandma suffered so much in her last year, that i couldn't understand how someone who done good all her life was suffering that much, she was like a Mary Poppins figure to me when i was growing up, so seeing her in that situation definetly messed up with my mind. I cried like a baby but definetly felt a certain relief when she passed.
I'm looking after my mum who is stricken with Alzheimer's disease.I love John from the minute I heard Anarchy aged 14 and "Never Mind the Bollocks" is one of the greatest albums recorded. And I love PIL I went to see him a couple of year's ago. He's one of the most unique & ground-breaking musicians that we've ever produced in this country. He's a treasure plain and simple.
The songs are short and simple on NMTB and connect with you in a really visceral way. No Feelings is superb in this respect.
@@vaseofflowers4619 Absolutely, every track just had this power. Iwas i kid really, early teens. And I'm in this record shop, it stunk of Joss Sticks & Prog music was playing & Prog LP covers & posters adorned the walls. Someone asked them if they'd play "Anarchy" & it was just the most unique record I'd ever heard. Lydon does that mad cackling laugh at the beginning. I was Wow!! There & then, it literally was the changing of the guard, music had changed.
@@johnmichaelson9173 - It'll still be rocking and rousing people long into the future methinks
An honest man not afraid to speak his mind. Anti establishment Anti anything or anyone who abuses power. What a great guy and a great couple, call him what you like, and they did out of fear, he's a legend and a lovely bloke!
Apart from his idolisation of Emperor Trump
People are complicated and I think all and all he is a good guy, but the fascism he railed against in the 70's he now seems to embrace with his admiration of Trump and to me that's both troubling & heartbreaking.
@@peterburry2531 You've been fed too much propaganda.
@@3ld919 How is Trump fascist when it's Biden with illegal mask and vaccine mandates, illegal lockdowns, conspires with google and social media companies to censor and to spread propaganda?
@@3ld919 He never changed, the so called "left" is now the fascist lapdogs.
True love never dies.
Who would ever thought years ago that John Lydon is actually a really decent kind caring human being. I admire him for his honesty and modesty too.
He tried to tell us years ago about saville. They banned him and try to silence him. He was a legend all the time
His punk persona belied what a decent bloke he is and never judge a book by its cover comes to mind
In The Filth and the Fury the Sex Pistols are shown putting on a Christmas party for the children of striking firefighters back in 1977. It's heart warming to watch four young men vilified in the press making sure children had a good time. I don't always agree with Lydon- I think he says stuff to get a reaction, but his heart's in the right place.
@@geoffpoole483 That's beautiful! I've not heard of this film, I am going to go seek it out right now.
His story with Nora is so amazing. He always said it was so easy. I'm sure it wasn't.
Such a positive guy
What a statement about this man.
John has kind of become a national treasure.
he has always kicked back from the establishment and has courted greatness and controversy in equal measure.
i didn,t know that his wife had passed away but they were together for many decades.
i love his positivity and i wish him well.
That ladies and gentlemen is a true man. RIP Nora.
That ladies and gentlemen is the perfect comment succinct says it all
Great man, devoted husband, real icon.
God bless John what a kind man .
John lydon is a hero for how he was constantly there for his beloved wife right to the end. Condolences John and to the whole family and blessings to Nora at peace now🙏💕
"She knew I loved her and that's all that really mattered".....the essence of being happy in one sentence. Sharing life experiences with the people we love and who love us. Sad that sometimes in all life's hectic moments, we can lose sight of all that and plow on looking for happiness.
He's an absolute gem.
Love him to bits.
RIP Nora , I hope John can stay strong , I understood totally when he said it was a relief when she passed , I had the same feeling when my mother passed , it's horrible to see someone who you love suffering , he still makes great music with PIL , just listened to the new album and it's great , keep strong John lots of people love an old rebel!
Same here. Mum had dementia for 5 years and it was indeed a relief when she passed away. Also agree that you mourn that person who is still alive as dementia robs you of that person and robs themselves of themselves. Bad enough it happening to a parent so it must be incredible heart-breaking when it's a spouse.
I understand exactly how he felt. My dear wife passed away after a grueling six year battle with cancer. She was incredibly brave and strong. I knew she wouldn’t be able to take any more chemo or experimental drugs. Death was her release from pain. Life is a lot less interesting without the love we had but she is my inspiration for living.
@@craigdorsey8624 I'm so sorry your beloved wife suffered with the dreaded cancer , it makes me wonder where's god when all this suffering is going on? I have a good friend with cancer , she's been having chemo for about a year , every time she has this it knocks her for six , I won't go on as you know exactly what I mean , you take care of yourself and I hope some good fortune comes your way .
@@craigdorsey8624 God bless you and your courage to support your beautiful wife right up until the end. You have my admiration and I really love your whole attitude and mindset. And big heart. xoxo. Take care.
real soulmates ❤ god rest her soul, i hope john is ok
Ireland loves ye John and always will………your a good man and a legend. 👍✌️
John was in such rough shspe every time we saw him during Nora's illness. I didn't know if he would ever sober up and recover. Seeing him look happy and clear headed is lovely.
Got to love and appreciate the honesty and the realness of John throughout his whole life .
An absolute legend of a man, particularly in my teens in the late seventies. Love him loads!
I didn’t know Nora has passed. RIP precious. Love to John 🤗🏴
I Love John Lydon. He's a very insightful and dynamic soul. ✌️
Fair play to him, his love for his wife can never be questioned.
I think John Lyndon is a thoroughly decent man. He was unique when he was younger and still is today. I would love to meet him.
I thought I couldn't love John more, yet after watching this I do. What a smashing bloke !!!
Still, the man who should have been listened to years ago. A man with honor and dignity who gave up all to look after all that was dear to him. So glad you stayed off the bottle John, would have been easy to hit it at such a time but not so easy to leave it alone when your defenses are as low as they can get.
Honesty is an energy.
Who would have thought that he could be half the man he is. Well done to him for everything he did for his wife. He has hidden depths 😊
Half the man🤔. He told us first about saville
When Ari Up of the Slits died he took in her children he has always been a decent man.
@@happyguilmore4253 yes, he did and no one listened.
@@kethughes8266 indeed, a very genuine and decent person.
@@angelaegan7511 so he’s not half the man. He’s all man since day 1
Never changed course , straight as a dia , an icon of our era 👍
John is a legend! Very smart man indeed! R.I.P Nora
Love this man, John is an absolute gem ❤
Watching one of my neighbors go downhill with dementia and how it affects his wife and daughter is heartbreaking. John is a good man.
1977 the day music changed, never mind the bollocks, what a legend this man is
What a guy john is,hes so articulate,clever and very funny and tells it like it is, absolutely no bullshit whatsoever.A true hero amd an inspiration for the way he looked after his wife through her terrible illness.I could listen to him all day,such a fascinating character and i wish him well with his music and hope he smashes it on stage.
What a great human being he is.
I think he has a good kind heart underneath
Bless you Johnny you are a wonderful person. Followed your career since I was a spotty 16 Yr old in1976. You showed true devotion to your love Nora.
Not just a music legend but believe it or not someone with very high integrity, he's not rude but will call out the power hungry manipulators, one of the best
Utmost respect to John Lyndon from his stance on life to the compassion and love he shows as a human being towards his late partner. May she rest in peace evermore.❤️
An amazing man who took care of the love of his life for those 5 long years. He really is a rebel angel! RIP Nora Long Live John! ❤
You couldn't get anyone more honest than John. I saw him performing with PIL in the 1980s. Good fun. 👍
So sorry John. Thankyou for igniting my youth all those decades ago mate. No one is innocent brother...much love..x
If you are reading this John, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I lost my wife in January all of a sudden, not to Alzheimer’s but i took it on board on how you are coping with life after you lose your soulmate. It still sticks in my mind your bbc interview haha but we wont go there but you knew my friend. Respect
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One of the few genuine people with spades of character. Very realistic honest approach to dealing with dementia.
Love John. What a great man who took his vows seriously.
John is a legend and the world would be more boring without him
Saw PIL perform in Leeds on Saturday. Still got the wind in his sails. The energy was unbelievable from him and the rest of the band. They perform like they actually want to be there which isn't what can be said for a lot of bands nowadays. A legend indeed.
He always gives interesting interviews. A wonderful raconteur is our John.
One of our best. A man always true to himself and honest as the day is long.
You could feel the love that John and Nora had for each other, if you listen to the song Hawaii that John wrote a while back, I guarantee you wont get to the end without tears in your eyes. I have been lucky enough to meet John a few times, he is special, a truly lovely guy.
Legend, loves everyone no matter who you are
The world needs more John Lydon's.
110% legend and a very nice and highly intelligent man.We love you Johnny.x
Most gracious and respectful I've ever seen him❤
Not many qualify as Hero these days. He's the real deal. DECADES you've taught me inspiration, courage, laughter, freedom to cry, glorious socks, poetry, kindness, snide, thinking, dreaming, Hope and above all else, Love. My God. The Love! You never failed us. Thank you Mr. Lydon. You just don't know what you have meant to so many of us. Punk's not dead. We promise you that. Thank you.
Love John...he's always been incredibly honest 👍
Dear John, I Hate to see You sad I´ll Respect Your tears and Love to see You Happy.... Thank You and may all good things come Your way.
This man has so much grace. A true legend.
He’s not everyone’s cup of tea(find him fascinating) but his description of caring for Nora is beautiful,it really is.He seems to have an innate understnjng and knowledge of how to care for people with this condition,certainly the best advice I’ve ever heard …and I’m a nurse! ❤️❤️❤️
Me too. New nurse, a second career. I find him absolutely inspiring.
So good to see John looking so well. His love for his wife is truly beautiful, he's an absolute legend!
A true gentleman. Utter respect for him. What a love story. A beautiful couple.
John Lydon , The man is a LEGEND .
What a wonderful man John Lyndon is. Such devotion to his beloved partner Nora. As a youngster I was mad at him after traveling to see the sex pistols and them not turning up. But I’ve always admired what they did for the punk scene in that era. Good luck on the new tour and rip Nora.
He's a national treasure.
John's incredible, he keeps going even in difficult times. Always an inspiration to us all. ❤️🙏👍👍👍
I can honestly say he is the epitome of the phrase "never judge a book by it's cover" . I couldn't stand John Lydon the Punk Rocker, to aggressive and in your face, but John Lydon the man is someone I think I could have a laugh with.
I know exactly what you mean. I missed out on punk, just very slightly too young, but became a metal and punk fan in the mid 80s. I always found "Johnny Rotten" obnoxious. John Lydon, however, has always come across as a thoroughly decent man.
@@susi-emilyhe wasnt obnoxious. His behaviour at that time was mostly a reaction to the realisation that he - and the other members of the sex pistols, but especially syd vicious - were being blatantly exploited by Malcolm mclaren. When he famously said ‘ever get the feeling youve been cheated?’ to the audience in san franciso he was actually pointing out that thats exactly how the band felt being up there on that stage. He was certainly brash, but even then you could see the right stuff shining through.
its
its called gettin older...he used to be a total ass
He had basically the hardest upbringing you could imagine. Poor Irish immigrant family to England. He had a spinal condition which had to be drained with a big syringe and gave him poor eyesight and his vacant looking eyes, he was stuck in bed for months at one point. He was bullied relentlessly for all sorts of reasons by students and hit by teachers as well which was common in those times. His mother was also hospitalized and died younger than most would have and was commonly sick while he was growing up. Its no wonder he became a human being full of rage, hate and distrust of any authority.
Stunning lady, match made in heaven!!❤😊 Fantastic music onwards and upwards!!🎉🎉
A true man who loved his wife dearly. In sickness and in health.
And in death, bless him
John Lydon teaches us a Master Class in actions more than words on how to honor and love our partners until death truly do us part. Much respect, mate.
LOVE THIS MAN
Love this guy, honest and smart
I have nothing but immense respect for John.
As real a person as it gets. Legend
Just simply adore this man ❤
Well done John for looking after Nora and coping with your grief. I lost my Dad end of March and he was first diagnosed with early Dementia and then terminal Cancer. Somebody at his funeral said I dealt with it well. I told him my Dad was 86 and he was released. We had lost my Dad but he never lived long enough for his personality to gradually disappear through Dementia. I don`t think he understood but I think it would have been much harder if he`d lived with Dementia long term.
I lost my Dad to renal cancer which is usually a silent killer. He was diagnosed only when it was metastatic. I honestly think as shit as his end was it was kinder than my Mums Alzeihmers. Some days I just think she’d be so much better off with a quick lights out. She’s still there personality wise but I just can’t cope with the disease. What it does to the people you love is brutal
I have a friend whose academic advisor was diagnosed with AD. A very short time afterward, an embolism took him in his sleep. Talk about timing!
Sorry to hear of all of your losses.
@@MrSongwriter2 To love is to welcome the pain of the inevitable loss of our loved ones. To love takes courage, and you have had to discover it within yourself. You have courage and love in spades. I appreciate your struggle, and I hope you know that you are awesome.
You can tell he’s a really caring bloke …🙏✋🏼5️⃣
I have been following their love story because it was very similar to my parents when my father got sick. I could see the pain in my mother’s eyes watching her love disappear. My father passed away 37 years ago and I miss him every day❤️