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 the US and a big hit in the UK. John Lydon has recorded a second solo-album but it has not been released, except for one song that appeared on "The Best of British £1 Notes". In November 1997, Lydon appeared on "Judge Judy" fighting a suit filed by his former tour drummer Robert Williams for breach of contract, assault and battery. In January 2004, Lydon appeared on the British reality television programme "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!", which took place in Australia. He proved he still had the capability to shock by calling the show's viewers