I used to think Johnny was just an unhappy, antagonistic musician who hated everybody and made lousy music. Mea culpa. It's great to now realize how insightful he is and that he is capable of warmth and humour. And the music has aged well, sounding a lot like some of today's bands. No surprise since so many bands were influenced by his music. God save the queen, long live John Lydon!
I once heard him say he used to care for kids before he joined the Pistols (like daycare or assistant teacher, something like that...and it connects with the way he has cared for his wife and his stepchildren (nephews or some other). I found it deeply funny and ironic. And then I realized that his true talents were in this field and that he is empathic by nature. It took all these years to come out clearly.
@@MargaLilaandPets Seems he's been a sheep in wolf's clothing all along. I didn't know about his work with kids or the situation with his wife. He certainly mentions family a lot these days. Happy for him.
@@vince5348 Well, he's almost 70 years old. Men usually mellow out with age. Probably a combination of learned life experiences and lower testosterone. Still has a sharp wit and a unique take on things.
@@opeeate I hope that your spouse or loved one will be more important to you than the character you you play on stage or on UA-cam. He could have kept his performance up and stuck his wife in a medical maintenance facility like most Westerners do. I am sure that you will be just as dedicated taking care of your loved one with dementia while maintaining your fictional persona for dedicated "fans". But some people feel they need to make a choice, and do the responsible loving thing. I respect that over "Hollywood phonies"more concerned with their images. But that's just me.
Johnny Rotten........the last person I thought would grow up to be so bloody WISE and Smart! I love the Man you have become Mate! BRILLIANT! PS I can't help but like Elisabeth as my Queen, she's been wonderful (she can't help being a bit of a toff for obvious reasons Ay!) God Save the Queen from KiwiLand! : ) : )
I'm a paddy and I like Elisabeth to and wish her a happy jubilee but I like John better and wish we had even one person in public life politician or celebrity here in Ireland like him we're suffering from woke poisoning over here.
I absolutely love Johnny so it's great to see all these interviews with him. He speaks a lot of sense and the truth, he is so entertaining! Looking forward to the PIL concert! ❤❤
Johnny has a great sense of humor and is logical ; 2 characteristics gone missing among the woke crowd. Woke is still wet behind the ears but growing like a cancer . Woke is total idiocy.
I'm a leftie listening to the show. Be careful with the prejudices, they can trip you up; there are people of all political persuasions who actively listen to other views.
@@deanpd3402 I find myself wondering who the division serves. And it's not us; right, left or in between. It doesn't help the people. Homogeny is the enemy of progress; we need all views in order to understand our choices. There are also a lot of issues that are difficult. Plus we're all flawed. So there you go.
My heart broke irreparably upon the news of Her Majesty the Queen. I'm 62 and she has been the one undeniable constant in my life, all my life. There shall never be another like Her!bsolutely adore Johnny. He tells it like it is!! God bless the Queen!
@@karenscigliano9787 and you should be up to date on recent developments. I'm talking about big oil companies pillaging underdeveloped countries, crooked politicians and cannibal generals
I have to say, is it only me or has John changed over the years..? Maybe I'm not intellectual enough,but i have some difficulties understanding John sometimes . Is he contradicting himself? Remember in 91/92 when i discovered the Sex Pistols . I was 16/17 at the time, i thougt they where the coolest thing ever. I didn't like much of the music that was current at the time, but the pistols blew my mind. I did come to follow the pistols over the years, though i did also like other kinds of alternativ music aswell. Siouxsie and the banshees, Joy Division, the Smiths and Cocteau twins to name a few. But to see John now, it's a bit different then he used to be. Even when the Sex Pistols reunited in 96, he resembled more the John in 77 then he does today. In the end i belive we all change somehow, but still.. But like i said, maybe i don't understand what he actually is trying to say. Hope all of you here is fine,and have a great day.
Not that he misunderstood what made him famous- simply the fact that he doesn’t care if that’s what you expect of him, he’s going to do what he wants. Funny how when Kurt Cobain does that, it’s cool, but then John Lydon does it and he’s “misunderstood what made him famous”? I guarantee if Kurt was alive today you wouldn’t say that to him. Did you know one of Kurt’s inspirations were the Sex Pistols?
People don't realize that John Lydon is not the same person he was 10 years ago, let alone 40 years ago. Stuff that you find exciting at 20 may not be enjoyable at 30, 40, or 50. The edgy persona he built while in the Sex Pistols is a thing of the past.
He has never really change his core belives. Its the world that has changed. In the 70s he right was the ones trying to cancell and censor people today its the left. In reality whomever is ruling the show are going to repress the differing voices
@@opeeate think about it. You're in your 20s and you're out clubbing with the boys. That's fine at 20 but when you're still doing it in your 50s and 60s, it comes off as really sad and pathetic. Same with punk bands. It's fine when you're in your 20s but when you're pushing 50/60 it's like you've never grown up.
"I'm voting conservative because I can rely on hypocrisy but I'm not voting for lunacy". Best quote I've heard in a long time. I'm a yank and the pistols are immortal. I'm going to play the song Pretty vacant and I'm going to turn it up to 11 and raise my pint of Newcastle in honor.
Jesus I'm in shock someone allowed on TV who tells the truth Jonny just called out the hypocrisy that's in politics and the establishment world wide and this new woke culture that's been shoved down on our throats wish we had someone like John in Ireland fair play Pearce Morgan
If you don't like the "woke agenda" then talk about Economics. You used to call yourself an Anarchist. No Anarchist I talk to has a "woke agenda" they have an Economic agenda. Stateless Egalitarianism can only be reached through economic reform. Non- monetary Mutalism is the goal. Or at the very least a mostly decommodified market. Liberals talk about culture, not Leftist. And if you don't know the difference between the Left (Anarchist, Syndicalist, etc) and Liberals then YOU have been tricked by the media. Liberals are centrists who make constant appeals to Facists.
Well I don't know wheather the British monarchy should go or stay when Elizabeth moves on but as an outsider looking in I do think that replacing her with an old man smells very much of north Korea.
Rest in Peace and God Save The Queen. Rock on forever J Lydon, from Seattle. If yanks could vote for the next Monarchy head. I think Harry Stiles could win it!
yes pierce.. you know all about hypocrisy right???? when everyone is told they can't travel due to covid( which you also espoused), where did you jet off? was it Antigua ?
I like this guy. Lots of respect to him for understanding the RIGHT way!!!!! Being lefty is a mistake, remaining lefty for the rest of your life is a mental condition. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇮🇹
Dislike presenter. Lots of fake laughter. And he just had to mention megan. He obsessed. Only watched to listen to John lyndon. Very interesting person.
Respect for the Royal Family and especially Harry and William because this event,walking behind the coffin ,remind them 25 years earlier. The Queen denied somehow atrocities made in Africa,India and in the West Indies but I don't think she's totally responsible even if she is but the Institutions had a lot of responsibilities in it. Rotten and Morgan are of Irish descent.Its normal to criticize this monarchy even if Pierce doesnt. its not normal that William to be Prince of Wales.A foreigner to be . I understand why the Queen was used to go to Balmoral,as her mum was Scot and she always remembers her,like her dad as she had his portrait at her desk. Coloniazation is a fact and Im sure the Fab4 will change it even if the Institutions... But the Queen was a strong person,she resisted through personal problems!
Not much to do with the conversation going on - although, I'm typing this on the day Elizabeth left us.....but do your research and find out for yourselves who Iceman, from Topgun was based on. Don't be too surprised to find out it's Deniz Tek, from Radio Birdman!
Proof there is a charm in being an almost unapologetic obnoxious preteen forever ? That guy has attitude, no-one likes to be given attitude...a mystery.
He has a boyfriend who is really cool too, both of them pretty much tell it like it is, like the good old days when your kids could play in the street and you could leave your front door open, and people didn't get so offended by racism etc.
I dunno; After sadly hearing a mutated elevator music version of Anarchy in the UK in a department store in Japan 30 years ago I thought nothing could be worse, but sadly there is; this show with a rehabilitated Gaw blimey Gaw bless ya guvna Johnny Rotten. Sucks.
I absolutely adore Johnny Rotten. I love people who speak their mind and don't care what others think of it.
"God bless when she kicks the bucket what's going to follow?" Well, here we are.
Fark! Johnny Rotten is a conservative! The UK needs him to be the next leader of the Tories.
Lol complaining about labour doesn't make you a tory
he is definatly not conservative, his views are very clear to see!
What’s a Tory?
@@thegeorgiacreekwalker491 Someone with a story but forgot the S.
He said he would rather vote Conservative because he can rely on their hypocrisy. That doesent make him a Tory.
I used to think Johnny was just an unhappy, antagonistic musician who hated everybody and made lousy music. Mea culpa. It's great to now realize how insightful he is and that he is capable of warmth and humour. And the music has aged well, sounding a lot like some of today's bands. No surprise since so many bands were influenced by his music. God save the queen, long live John Lydon!
I once heard him say he used to care for kids before he joined the Pistols (like daycare or assistant teacher, something like that...and it connects with the way he has cared for his wife and his stepchildren (nephews or some other). I found it deeply funny and ironic. And then I realized that his true talents were in this field and that he is empathic by nature. It took all these years to come out clearly.
Will he do a remake, you know, God save the King?
@@MargaLilaandPets Seems he's been a sheep in wolf's clothing all along. I didn't know about his work with kids or the situation with his wife. He certainly mentions family a lot these days. Happy for him.
@@vince5348 Well, he's almost 70 years old. Men usually mellow out with age. Probably a combination of learned life experiences and lower testosterone.
Still has a sharp wit and a unique take on things.
I'm absolutely loving seeing more of John lately ,so entertaining ,down to Earth and very funny.
Yeah. He turned out alright
Take your Tory sensibilities and shove them. 🖕
9m lm k
God Save John Lydon. I have more respect for Johnny now than I did in the 1970s.
that's funny I have less. he's a weak lying sellout
@@opeeate I hope that your spouse or loved one will be more important to you than the character you you play on stage or on UA-cam. He could have kept his performance up and stuck his wife in a medical maintenance facility like most Westerners do. I am sure that you will be just as dedicated taking care of your loved one with dementia while maintaining your fictional persona for dedicated "fans". But some people feel they need to make a choice, and do the responsible loving thing. I respect that over "Hollywood phonies"more concerned with their images. But that's just me.
Paying off your son for 12 mill to sweep the problem away is not “dignity”
See how you deal with troublesome Offspring...looser
I like this man’s honesty
I just don’t understand why so many people fall for this insane woke hard left ideology & dogma. Or maybe it’s just me who’s died and gone to hell.
woke is total bullshit
Well if you were a pistols fan it's probably the latter🙂 but if your alive and living in Britain cheer up Ireland's much worse
Nah, you and Johnny just got old and became bigots. It's unfortunately pretty normal actually.
"i totally respect her as a real person!" case dismissed.
Johnny's not so Rotten after all.
Johnny Rotten …. The voice of reason …. Who’d ever thought.
Johnny Rotten........the last person I thought would grow up to be so bloody WISE and Smart!
I love the Man you have become Mate! BRILLIANT!
PS I can't help but like Elisabeth as my Queen, she's been wonderful (she can't help being a bit of a toff for obvious reasons Ay!)
God Save the Queen from KiwiLand! : ) : )
I'm a paddy and I like Elisabeth to and wish her a happy jubilee but I like John better and wish we had even one person in public life politician or celebrity here in Ireland like him we're suffering from woke poisoning over here.
no words said more true, "I can rely on hypocrisy but I don't wanna vot for lunacy"!!!! bout time the world grew up!!!!
I absolutely love Johnny so it's great to see all these interviews with him. He speaks a lot of sense and the truth, he is so entertaining! Looking forward to the PIL concert! ❤❤
He's 100% right
Johnny is BASED AF 😃👍
Jonny Rotten could quite easily become an independent MP. No Question About It!
Love John Lydon ,he will not say it if he doesn't believe it.
Johnny has a great sense of humor and is logical ; 2 characteristics gone missing among the woke crowd. Woke is still wet behind the ears but growing like a cancer . Woke is total idiocy.
Man you’ve swallowed the whole “woke” myth
@@punkoid76 Hard left agendas are realities , unfortunately .
The word woke has become a boogeyman to mean anything you dislike
@@pfhrmb what, anything ?
Woke is a (bad) joke fuelled with coke.
The thing is, the lefties I know wouldn’t even watch this show to listen to the opinion. So what’s the hope?
I'm a leftie listening to the show. Be careful with the prejudices, they can trip you up; there are people of all political persuasions who actively listen to other views.
Lydon is just as much as a old fart placater as Piers .. both add nothing to the greater good of humanity ffs
@@vladimirimp This prejudice against people with prejudices has got to stop.
@@deanpd3402 I find myself wondering who the division serves. And it's not us; right, left or in between. It doesn't help the people. Homogeny is the enemy of progress; we need all views in order to understand our choices. There are also a lot of issues that are difficult. Plus we're all flawed. So there you go.
Honest fellow, says it like it is...no bs.
My heart broke irreparably upon the news of Her Majesty the Queen. I'm 62 and she has been the one undeniable constant in my life, all my life. There shall never be another like Her!bsolutely adore Johnny. He tells it like it is!! God bless the Queen!
Read your history book, and then decide.
@@karenscigliano9787 ooh saucy! Anything good on Margaret Thatcher? Just wondering if there's any new developments.
@@karenscigliano9787 and you should be up to date on recent developments. I'm talking about big oil companies pillaging underdeveloped countries, crooked politicians and cannibal generals
@@rickoom3081 giggle 😃
@@karenscigliano9787 hhmmm, this coming from an Italian.
i just love johnny,top bloke and speaks the truth!
Lydon the Legend👍😎
♫God save the queen...WE MEAN IT, MAAANNN!!!!♫
Great song.
It was sarcasm...
@@mercurialpierrot7073 no shit sherlock
@@mercurialpierrot7073
WOW!😳
Really?
Ya don't say!
Who would have thunk it!😳
I have to say, is it only me or has John changed over the years..? Maybe I'm not intellectual enough,but i have some difficulties understanding John sometimes . Is he contradicting himself? Remember in 91/92 when i discovered the Sex Pistols . I was 16/17 at the time, i thougt they where the coolest thing ever. I didn't like much of the music that was current at the time, but the pistols blew my mind. I did come to follow the pistols over the years, though i did also like other kinds of alternativ music aswell. Siouxsie and the banshees, Joy Division, the Smiths and Cocteau twins to name a few. But to see John now, it's a bit different then he used to be. Even when the Sex Pistols reunited in 96, he resembled more the John in 77 then he does today. In the end i belive we all change somehow, but still.. But like i said, maybe i don't understand what he actually is trying to say. Hope all of you here is fine,and have a great day.
If You Are Not a Liberal at 25, You Have No Heart. If You Are Not a Conservative at 35 You Have No Brain.
I think he's blowing smoke up everyone's pantaloons...
Rotten touting Britishness and flag-waving shows he misunderstood what he made famous - anarchism
Not that he misunderstood what made him famous- simply the fact that he doesn’t care if that’s what you expect of him, he’s going to do what he wants. Funny how when Kurt Cobain does that, it’s cool, but then John Lydon does it and he’s “misunderstood what made him famous”? I guarantee if Kurt was alive today you wouldn’t say that to him. Did you know one of Kurt’s inspirations were the Sex Pistols?
@@sammysappy This comes up time and again. This attitude of "let them say and do whatever". It is the hiccup from the UA-cam troll days.
Well, the Queen has now kicked the bucket…
How’s John feeling now?
‘You might not like me but I’m honest.’ - John Lyndon
"How dare he's being nice to the Queen? He's supposed to be an angry punk like he was."
Johnny Lydon has changed his views on Queen Elizabeth. Hes been very respectful before and after her passing.
@@sonicjet7759 her sons fuck kids and she protects them..also charles was besties with Saville...
He has grew up perhaps you should dae the same
@@candythomson844 If you look closely, I was using quotation marks. I bet you need some grammar schoolin before telling people to grow up
@@zackzallie8735 I don't actually care what you think 🤔 have a nice life
Undying love & respect for Johnny Lydon since my youth, greetings from Belgrade, Serbia 💋
PS
"Someone from Australia." -Great response.
JL was right about Tony Blair. In 1997 he told the country: "You can't see what you've voted for."
True. War criminals aren't very obvious. Look at George W Bush - but at least he admits it these days.
Who's jl
I know Jimmy Savile.
A good friend of England burocrats
@@madrerusiavladimir8032 I wouldn't admit to knowing Jimmy Saville,even if I did know him.
@@madrerusiavladimir8032 ua-cam.com/video/RvMxqcgBhWQ/v-deo.html
I hope that PIL comes to America, I would like to shake his hand ♥
Still speaking truths ❤
People don't realize that John Lydon is not the same person he was 10 years ago, let alone 40 years ago. Stuff that you find exciting at 20 may not be enjoyable at 30, 40, or 50. The edgy persona he built while in the Sex Pistols is a thing of the past.
He likes to be remembered as much for Public Image Limited. To be fair, he spent longer in it.
He has never really change his core belives. Its the world that has changed. In the 70s he right was the ones trying to cancell and censor people today its the left. In reality whomever is ruling the show are going to repress the differing voices
it was a lie then.
@@opeeate People do change.
@@opeeate think about it. You're in your 20s and you're out clubbing with the boys. That's fine at 20 but when you're still doing it in your 50s and 60s, it comes off as really sad and pathetic. Same with punk bands. It's fine when you're in your 20s but when you're pushing 50/60 it's like you've never grown up.
"I'm voting conservative because I can rely on hypocrisy but I'm not voting for lunacy". Best quote I've heard in a long time. I'm a yank and the pistols are immortal. I'm going to play the song Pretty vacant and I'm going to turn it up to 11 and raise my pint of Newcastle in honor.
Pretty Vacant is my favorite too ♥
John Lydon is one of my biggest inspirations, he's pure intelligence and rage!
I like when john lydon made fun of steve jone's hair. "One day he got a perm and his perm became PERManent."
Jesus I'm in shock someone allowed on TV who tells the truth Jonny just called out the hypocrisy that's in politics and the establishment world wide and this new woke culture that's been shoved down on our throats wish we had someone like John in Ireland fair play Pearce Morgan
Fuck I love this beautiful human being. God bless Rotten xxoo
"God save the Queen. She ain't no human being"
If you don't like the "woke agenda" then talk about Economics. You used to call yourself an Anarchist. No Anarchist I talk to has a "woke agenda" they have an Economic agenda. Stateless Egalitarianism can only be reached through economic reform. Non- monetary Mutalism is the goal. Or at the very least a mostly decommodified market. Liberals talk about culture, not Leftist. And if you don't know the difference between the Left (Anarchist, Syndicalist, etc) and Liberals then YOU have been tricked by the media. Liberals are centrists who make constant appeals to Facists.
Johnny Rotten for Queen 👑 ✌️ 🇬🇧
When she kicks the bucket, the institution will be just a mockery of itself.
Well I don't know wheather the British monarchy should go or stay when Elizabeth moves on but as an outsider looking in I do think that replacing her with an old man smells very much of north Korea.
Andrew, Savile, Charles, Dutroux, David Icke.... says it all...
Vote for Johnny our next prime minister 🙌 how great this country would be👏👏👏
Rest in Peace and God Save The Queen. Rock on forever J Lydon, from Seattle. If yanks could vote for the next Monarchy head. I think Harry Stiles could win it!
Now that he's elder & thicker you can see him roaming about in cold weather dressed in hefty Japanese coats and he really looks like Richard III.
he's such a sell out. boooo John.
Damn right. He’s a downright embarrassment these days. What a shame. 🤦♂️
@@YogsenForfoth yep. What a damn shame, it makes me think he was just play acting and money making 😁 a wannabe Andy Warhol/Malcom McLaren thing.
I was 7 years old when the Sex Pistols were around. I loved him then. I love him even more now. Bless you Mr Rotten!!
I'll have a vodka and toxic masculinity please 🤣👍
Its easy to be a genuine person when ypu dont give a crap..its easy to not give a crap when your so rich you can buy a president
True but remember that John earned every penny he has there by earning the right not to give a crap.
You think he’s ever given a crap? Look him up from 1978 on UA-cam. Just about the same dude. “I could be fit too if I had a personal trainer.”
yes pierce.. you know all about hypocrisy right????
when everyone is told they can't travel due to covid( which you also espoused), where did you jet off?
was it Antigua ?
This man is a legend, tells it how it is.
Like Billy Idol, Johnny makes so much sense. I don't get tired listening to him. Surprise revelation: he's a closet conservative!
Johnny outlived the Queen!
Thanks to a liver transplant, so have I.
Ah Johnny we hardly knew you
I'm glad he's back in shape. Sometimes wrong but seriously honest and whitty.
P I L .
Johnny for prime minister plse ❤
Love the way Johnny works the camera!
I like this guy. Lots of respect to him for understanding the RIGHT way!!!!!
Being lefty is a mistake, remaining lefty for the rest of your life is a mental condition.
🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇮🇹
Yea, a hundred
years later 🥳
I'm on his side but he is now an American citizen now.
4:54
Cant we all relate to Johnny's answer there....
7:13 BAD BRAIN 🧠🤯😆😂😂🤣🤣
wow, that Austin Powers cameo in the end was amazing.
Tell em Johnny!!
Send Andy to jail forever
Dislike presenter. Lots of fake laughter. And he just had to mention megan. He obsessed. Only watched to listen to John lyndon. Very interesting person.
Respect for the Royal Family and especially Harry and William because this event,walking behind the coffin ,remind them 25 years earlier.
The Queen denied somehow atrocities made in Africa,India and in the West Indies but I don't think she's totally responsible even if she is but the Institutions had a lot of responsibilities in it.
Rotten and Morgan are of Irish descent.Its normal to criticize this monarchy even if Pierce doesnt.
its not normal that William to be Prince of Wales.A foreigner to be .
I understand why the Queen was used to go to Balmoral,as her mum was Scot and she always remembers her,like her dad as she had his portrait at her desk.
Coloniazation is a fact and Im sure the Fab4 will change it even if the Institutions...
But the Queen was a strong person,she resisted through personal problems!
I'm all for voting for a new Queen.
I was sad for half an hour then thought what a gilded life.
Classic line god save the queen, she ain't no human being...... Lol The Reptilians ..... This guy knows the truth.
0:49 that transition was awkward af Piers.
Once a joke Apologies no more I have always respected John he has shaped how i conduct my life.
At least not paying anymore royalties to Queen for a great song
John Lydon for PM
Johnny should run England.
Along with Nigel Faragee.
Johnny Rotten must be the only person in the world who has an opinion on everything.
Not true.... there's ME (just ask my husband) and my sister (just ask my brother in law)
😝🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
@@karenscigliano9787 What is your opinion on BItcoin?
He messed up at the beginning of the P.i.L. set last month in L.A. but the rest of the set was good. I like that he respects the queen's humanity now.
The monarchy is the embodiment of the english constitution since the magna carta and before.
Outstanding.
Not much to do with the conversation going on - although, I'm typing this on the day Elizabeth left us.....but do your research and find out for yourselves who Iceman, from Topgun was based on. Don't be too surprised to find out it's Deniz Tek, from Radio Birdman!
Proof there is a charm in being an almost unapologetic obnoxious preteen forever ? That guy has attitude, no-one likes to be given attitude...a mystery.
John Lydon voting conservative.
Of course.
but leave your fkng control and governance over others there with the war !! 😠
He has a boyfriend who is really cool too, both of them pretty much tell it like it is, like the good old days when your kids could play in the street and you could leave your front door open, and people didn't get so offended by racism etc.
Well if any lady wants that part of my anatomy she's welcome to it
Well said Mr John rotten 😂
The blood from the kids it's si delicius.
Piers is not a real person
Same.
God saved the Queen.
noice one mr lydon, never give in to the bollocks
Heaven help us all
Johnny should have his own opinion and interview show, wear a smart suit and have his hair punk : "Something Rotten with Jonny Lydon"
A bunch of Germans with a bit of Greek thrown in
It's always sad when a Bright Young Thing turns into a Boring Old Fart.
This is a painful interview...piers vs Johnny.. JR all the way
I dunno; After sadly hearing a mutated elevator music version of Anarchy in the UK in a department store in Japan 30 years ago I thought nothing could be worse, but sadly there is; this show with a rehabilitated Gaw blimey Gaw bless ya guvna Johnny Rotten. Sucks.