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Rotten or Lydon?

New Wave/Punk music, culture, genres, memories. '80s revivalism and other relevant topics.

Rotten or Lydon?

Postby ghosty » Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:56 am

He's always Johhny Rotten to me. Even when referring to PIL I call him Johnny Rotten. Much to the chagrin of fellow Lydon fans who insist on the distinction.
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Postby skinnytie » Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:38 am

Back in the 80's, Tower Records hosted a record signing for Johnny Rotten/ Lydon. Instead of the usual set-up with him sitting at a table, he did away with it and you got to sit on a stair/ riser next to him when you had your records signed. He signed m
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Postby golfer » Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:08 pm

I've always thought of him as the "green toothed, arrogant ,over-opionated little prick" but for some reason I like his work. Flowers Of Romance is very special!!![;)]
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Postby mare_idol » Wed Jun 02, 2004 6:34 am

Here's a cute story.

I met him one time, -- accidentally, not at an autograph signing -- and I had on a badge with his picture and the words "Lydon Not Rotten."

He said hello to me first. I showed him the button because I was embarrassed and didn't
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Postby WoodlandParkPunk » Thu Jun 03, 2004 1:13 am

Met him last year after a Sex Pistols show. Great guy. Will Always be Rotten to me.
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