John Lydon inducted the Sex Pistols, but the band refused to attend the ceremony or acknowledge the induction, complaining that they had been asked for large sums of money to attend. In September 2009 it was announced that PiL would reform, including earlier members Bruce Smith and Lu Edmonds, for a number of Christmas shows in the UK. Lydon financed the reunion using money he earned doing a UK TV commercial for Country Life butter. "The money that I earned from that has now gone completely—lock stock and barrel—into reforming PiL," said Lydon. In August 2010, Lydon played with Public Image Ltd
John Lydon people to wake up and do that." Lydon, who became a US citizen in 2013 because he "believed in Barack Obama" and his health care reform, referred to the Republicans in 2017 as "a crazy loony monster party" who were looking to dismantle health care under Trump. All chart positions are UK. Studio albums Compilations and live albums Singles Studio albums Compilations and live albums Singles Studio albums Singles Studio albums Compilations Singles 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