“I've turned arrogance into an artform, where it's so absurd that it becomes comedy. But I've never done anything to hurt anybody or steal from anyone.”

English singer, songwriter, author, and television personality

John Lydon, known for years as Johnny Rotten, is an English singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. Born John Joseph Lydon, he came to prominence as the lead singer of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. He also leads the post-punk band Public Image Ltd, which he founded in 1978 and fronted until 1992, before returning to it in 2009. His public work has been tied closely to punk and post-punk music, alongside writing and television appearances.