Extra's Adam Weissler chats with music legend John Lydon (P.I.L./ SEX PISTOLS) 2012. Lydon talks Public Image Ltd, and more. "May the road rise.. and your enemies always be behind you."
I am Italian and although I don't understand English perfectly, I always find what John says interesting. Furthermore, it seems to me that he possesses a correct, profound, articulated speech. Listening to John is also an opportunity to perfect the language.
Love Johnny! The most fascinating, authentic, intelligent, talented, kindhearted and absolutely gorgeous rock star on the planet! Could watch and listen to him all day! Love his integrity and honesty. Just my opinion. Love both Sex Pistols and PIL. ❤❤❤❤
John lydon, most honest, intelligent, truther, no bullshit taker guy! I love him always..me as a Dutch simple singer who never made it in music.john is special.not any celebrity in the whole history is this honest as him! No one! Bless you dear John! Love from the Netherlands!😎🖤🇬🇧🎙🎸🎼🎹
i love john, even though im not a fan of all his music,,,i love the energy he brings to all things he does, its beautiful and its powerful and its real
I love the bit where Johnny mentions the variety in the audience especially when he mentions the 'little girls' drooling over him! Well I'm one of 'those girls' LOL!! I'm glad he likes it! I've been at the front of all his concerts and blown him a kiss or two LOL! Oooh I am a naughty little minx! Ha ha! But I do find him absolutely gorgeous. ❤❤❤
I love love this interview... Except for the interviewer going "hhm hm hhm hm" over & over... I wish that was blocked out. It's horribly distracting. I just want to hear John 💛
When Johnny Rotten first came to my notice it was overwhelming and I will never forget that look of menace in his all-knowing eyes.Not since Elvis had culture been turned upsidedown on its backside.Since The Sex Pistols there has literally been nothing equivalent.I have tried in my own way to expand on all the possibilities of artistic expression being forced to do so through lack of competition and feel I have succeeded where others only failed and failed miserably.As much as I admire John Lydon and do not wish to offend him as he was a source of inspiration to me I feel compelled to say that there hasnt been anything remarkable about his post-Pistols career and he is little more than a mouthpiece living on the past glory of one superb album Bollox when he so astonishingly played Oliver Twist to McClaren's Fagan and gave us all the stupendously revolutionary concept of anarchy.Anyway good luck to him in his continuing endeavours and as someone of Irish blood myself may I take the opportunity to say to him in all sincerity...May the road rise with you and may all your enemies be behind you!God bless you John and thanks for the courage you showed us all.God save the King!
Johnny Rotten blew the lid off everything that went before.He was my hero.His rat-like voice was perfect.The ultimate menace.His shining words cut through the gloom of mid to late 70s inertia like a speedball from hell.He was the bootboy god of the disenchanted.He made life real and believable.Not just a hippy dream.Rock'n'roll became urban and poetic with a flick-knife edge.We were all flowers in the dustbin.Johnny was the only one with the intelligence and insight to give a real voice to the damned with no future.God save the King!One album is all it took to change everything forever.It's a pity he coukdn't take it all to its logical conclusion.I suppose he was too limited to develop as a songwriter.He should have learned to play guitar instead of relying on session musicians to provide the backdrop to his songs.Same mistake as Morrissey.They simply couldn't vary it at all and thereby became redundant.In the absence of that development I realised I had to do it myself and I left them all for dead in their pre-death graves of artistic sterility.Check it out and tell me if I'm wrong.
That's one interesting evaluation. He probably knows his way rudimentary around some instruments, he should indeed have done some stuff himself on PiL albums, if one has the imagination ,you don't need to be a perfect musician , he easily could've done some things with open tunings. It seems understandable though that he needs the input from fellow musicians, to keep him on his toes...unlike for example, a Paul McCartney, who plays every bloody note himself , with the inevitable disastrous results.....
@@PAULLONDEN um actually on at least ONE album he played EVERY FUCKING INSTRUMENT .. don't believe the propaganda, he WAS after all an Art school student (ya Sid Vicious went to same school) ...not the yobos as portrayed (contrived and hyped btw) on teh media. ]:o)
@@idontknowoffiser who is? not John, you obviously have no idea who Lou Reed is maybe you're thinking of the Jesus and Mary chain and Lou's "metal machine" album he made to get out of a shit contract,
That's what I like about folk singer Suzanne Vega, she sings about experiences in her own personal life. She has always dared to go against the trend. That's what I like about John Lydon.
There was a time , mid 90’s , Sex Pistols United and Kicked Mighty Ass , an absolute superb class act , Neurotic Outsiders formed released and played , the show I saw was as good as it gets , had The Sex Pistols forged a writing project they would’ve been fantastic . They could’ve owned a decade of Rockin Punk , Toured , Recorded and put to rest what True Punk is - Tough Rock n Roll ... Radio Birdman , New York Dolls both released some of their best work later in their careers , The Stooges live were monstrous psychedelic punk and Wire soon to do the same , latter day career genius . I thought it at the time , hoped for , a real shame ... what if , would’ve should’ve means zero , still an awful shame
John is an interesting person far from the days of the pistols but you still have to treat him with respect it is like playing with a bear trap you don't want to put your foot in the bear trap you have to ask real and honest Questions with him to get the right answers from him. Remember 'Angry is an Energy'.
That’s only natural as time goes on. I don’t think it’s a losing of his edge. It’d be kind of sad if he didn’t grow as a human being and he were acting today as he did in 1979, being deliberately standoffish and bratty with every interviewer. I like the older Rotten, he’s like your favorite uncle, sometimes he’s full of shit and you just laugh it off, but a lot of what he says is right on the money.
I could listen to Johnny all day
Love him he is so cooool and interesting to listen ! God bless him
I am Italian and although I don't understand English perfectly, I always find what John says interesting. Furthermore, it seems to me that he possesses a correct, profound, articulated speech. Listening to John is also an opportunity to perfect the language.
Love you forever John!!!❤❤❤❤
Musician. Poet. Genius.
Love Johnny! The most fascinating, authentic, intelligent, talented, kindhearted and absolutely gorgeous rock star on the planet! Could watch and listen to him all day! Love his integrity and honesty. Just my opinion. Love both Sex Pistols and PIL. ❤❤❤❤
John lydon, most honest, intelligent, truther, no bullshit taker guy! I love him always..me as a Dutch simple singer who never made it in music.john is special.not any celebrity in the whole history is this honest as him! No one! Bless you dear John! Love from the Netherlands!😎🖤🇬🇧🎙🎸🎼🎹
*you 'didn't make it' only means you're not famous, or even mainstream famous. If you're doing what you enjoy then you've MADE it*
@@sexobscura even lyndon is not perfect but I like his honesty
Much love and respect for this unique human being.
*I don't don't go and see bands for a 'mental journey', but to see and listen to them*
"may your road rise and leave your enemies far behind you".i want that written in stone.
fuck the stone I would rather live that one instead ..
Never sold out. A true legend........
Literally sold butter on TV ads mate
To finance PIL’s comeback.
John is a very kind thoughtful and
intelligent person and has been misunderstood for a long time in my mind
i love john, even though im not a fan of all his music,,,i love the energy he brings to all things he does, its beautiful and its powerful and its real
I love the bit where Johnny mentions the variety in the audience especially when he mentions the 'little girls' drooling over him! Well I'm one of 'those girls' LOL!! I'm glad he likes it! I've been at the front of all his concerts and blown him a kiss or two LOL! Oooh I am a naughty little minx! Ha ha! But I do find him absolutely gorgeous. ❤❤❤
John looks really healthy here.
I love himmm
you do? you wan check out my playlist if you can find it.....i couldnt direct you to it sorry :(
Great to see him being natural. Not bunging on the J.Rotten act..
his view on problem kids is correct and does him credit , this is him at his best...
I love love this interview... Except for the interviewer going "hhm hm hhm hm" over & over... I wish that was blocked out. It's horribly distracting. I just want to hear John 💛
Love John ; coolasFuck !
Johnny...l keep asking this question, where is the video you made on the McCanns, has it been whooshed ?
Great interview,a little philosophical...which is nice..
Great interview. Always fun to hear Lydon's thoughts.
When Johnny Rotten first came to my notice it was overwhelming and I will never forget that look of menace in his all-knowing eyes.Not since Elvis had culture been turned upsidedown on its backside.Since The Sex Pistols there has literally been nothing
equivalent.I have tried in my own way to expand on all the possibilities of artistic expression being forced to do so through lack of competition and feel I have succeeded where others only failed and failed miserably.As much as I admire John Lydon and do not wish to offend him as he was a source of inspiration to me I feel compelled to say that there hasnt been anything remarkable about his post-Pistols career and he is little more than a mouthpiece living on the past glory of one superb album Bollox when he so astonishingly played Oliver Twist to McClaren's Fagan and gave us all the stupendously revolutionary concept of anarchy.Anyway good luck to him in his continuing endeavours and as someone of Irish blood myself may I take the opportunity to say to him in all sincerity...May the road rise with you and may all your enemies be behind you!God bless you John and thanks for the courage you showed us all.God save the King!
Johnny 😉👍👍👍🙏🇮🇪
We are not worthy John x
The King of Frontmen and Lyricists.
Johnny Rotten blew the lid off everything that went before.He was my hero.His rat-like voice was perfect.The ultimate menace.His shining words cut through the gloom of mid to late 70s inertia like a speedball from hell.He was the bootboy god of the disenchanted.He made life real and believable.Not just a hippy dream.Rock'n'roll became urban and poetic with a flick-knife edge.We were all flowers in the dustbin.Johnny was the only one with the intelligence and insight to give a real voice to the damned with no future.God save the King!One album is all it took to change everything forever.It's a pity he coukdn't take it all to its logical conclusion.I suppose he was too limited to develop as a songwriter.He should have learned to play guitar instead of relying on session musicians to provide the backdrop to his songs.Same mistake as Morrissey.They simply couldn't vary it at all and thereby became redundant.In the absence of that development I realised I had to do it myself and I left them all for dead in their pre-death graves of artistic sterility.Check it out and tell me if I'm wrong.
That's one interesting evaluation. He probably knows his way rudimentary around some instruments, he should indeed have done some stuff himself on PiL albums, if one has the imagination ,you don't need to be a perfect musician , he easily could've done some things with open tunings. It seems understandable though that he needs the input from fellow musicians, to keep him on his toes...unlike for example, a Paul McCartney, who plays every bloody note himself , with the inevitable disastrous results.....
rippng off Lou Reed
@@PAULLONDEN um actually on at least ONE album he played EVERY FUCKING INSTRUMENT .. don't believe the propaganda, he WAS after all an Art school student (ya Sid Vicious went to same school) ...not the yobos as portrayed (contrived and hyped btw) on teh media. ]:o)
@@idontknowoffiser who is? not John, you obviously have no idea who Lou Reed is maybe you're thinking of the Jesus and Mary chain and Lou's "metal machine" album he made to get out of a shit contract,
Spot on x
real talk from an honest man
Saw PIL in San Francisco
John's a nice guy..he really cares about nature,it's on YT also!I love him!
helluva guy. cool interview.
That's what I like about folk singer Suzanne Vega, she sings about experiences in her own personal life.
She has always dared to go against the trend. That's what I like about John Lydon.
There was a time , mid 90’s , Sex Pistols United and Kicked Mighty Ass , an absolute superb class act , Neurotic Outsiders formed released and played , the show I saw was as good as it gets , had The Sex Pistols forged a writing project they would’ve been fantastic . They could’ve owned a decade of Rockin Punk , Toured , Recorded and put to rest what True Punk is - Tough Rock n Roll ... Radio Birdman , New York Dolls both released some of their best work later in their careers , The Stooges live were monstrous psychedelic punk and Wire soon to do the same , latter day career genius . I thought it at the time , hoped for , a real shame ... what if , would’ve should’ve means zero , still an awful shame
Good to see him sober for once
So interesting a guy.
The written word is a lie.
Any time this guy puts out a record it's like a gift from above in a sea of shitty music.
"Hmm hm hhm hm".. Shoot this interview guy! Eeee gads!
Rotten corrects interviewer from the start,
Its NOT power,, Its FREEDOM.
John is an interesting person far from the days of the pistols but you still have to treat him with respect it is like playing with a bear trap you don't want to put your foot in the bear trap you have to ask real and honest Questions with him to get the right answers from him. Remember 'Angry is an Energy'.
*Anger...
lost his edge. sad.
That’s only natural as time goes on. I don’t think it’s a losing of his edge. It’d be kind of sad if he didn’t grow as a human being and he were acting today as he did in 1979, being deliberately standoffish and bratty with every interviewer. I like the older Rotten, he’s like your favorite uncle, sometimes he’s full of shit and you just laugh it off, but a lot of what he says is right on the money.
peek a boo avatar, so i'll allow it
@@jimvarney511 at least he HAD an edge. Better to be a hasbeen than a neverwas. ]:o)
You deserted your fans Jon.
he deserted himself.
A lot of the fans deserted John as early as 1983-84.
He needs Jesus he would be a grate speaker
👍🏻🎅
I think if he had Jesus nobody wouldve heard or remembered him. Being different is whats brought him here.
@@z0h33y He didnt FUCKING NEED jesus, he HAD Jah Wobble.Also he IS a "grate" speaker, has written some books and can spell too, the whole lot. ]:op-
Just stop with the "he needs Jesus" shit - you people make my skin crawl
And it's a "great" speaker, not a "grate" speaker...smh
The King of Frontmen and Lyricists.