John Joseph Lydon, widely recognized by his former stage name, Johnny Rotten, is a renowned English singer, songwriter, and author. He is particularly famous as the lead vocalist of the iconic British punk band Sex Pistols, a groundbreaking act that has left an indelible mark on the history of popular music. Initially active from 1975 to 1978, the band experienced various revivals throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Notably, Lydon is also the lead singer of the avant-garde post-punk band Public Image Ltd (PiL),which he founded and led from 1978 to 1993, and once again since 2009.
John's distinctive no-nonsense communication style, rebellious image, and fashion sense have all contributed to his reputation as a figurehead of the burgeoning punk movement in the 1970s. Having been a prominent figure in British popular culture for over four decades, Lydon was honored in 2002 by being named among the 100 Greatest Britons following a nationwide vote in the UK.
