I agree, that made me emotional when he did that. I just wanna hug him lol.Someone needs to let him see that Sid's downfall and death wasn't his fault and that he needs to look ahead and let go, however hard that may be
Listen closely to how he blames sids mother for introducing him to the gear at 16 throughout many other interviews,he gets quite angry at that fact then emotional when drunk and talking about Nancy and her participation.alcohol the other hand clearly focuses the mind
@@jondaniels4325 I think your right although he shouldn't he clearly holds himself responsible, Its a very sad part of his life and it just shows the love he has for his missed friend🙏
Lydon had been his wife’s full time care giver for many years. She recently passed from Alzheimer’s. Anyone that has been in this position would understand your time is not your own and your needs come after if at all. Most could not endure such a situation for a sustained period of time. Particularly when you have to watch your partner disappear more and more with each passing day. Lydon did so for several years.
This is one of the saddest things I've ever seen, just the look of pure pain and sorrow on his face and in his voice, you can tell he sufferers with the thought of sid
@@bennyhaha66 Sorry but if there was any genuine emotion there for Sid, it is lost to me as I find this person so insincere it is impossible to know what's an act and what isn't.
Yeahhhh ... he and “Keef-y (Kayyyyyy)” Such a good dude, our Johnny. I duno why that emotional vid was deleted ... it meant alot... wayyy more than just her (Clairey) & me... but me & my big Sis just got together after like, about 15yrs or so... and so many mofo familial lies... (not from her tho ... 👍👌) it’s all taught me SO G-D/MOFO much mate.... FR /FR hehe... and I don’t even know Spanish enuf to know how to reply properly!! But let’s just release all the decades of love that those lil ones have (to both of u’s, & to Mr. J.L. himself that we are able to ing Mr.Johnny Lydon) & mine as Mr. Keefy Kay/Keith Flint...9 goddammed mofo yrs in BN1 mate - MISS YOU, YOU MOFO!! That video was seriously emotional my dearest friend & sweetest dudeee - I miss you more than I (or any of us will be able to explain hun 😘💖❣️😎☕️😺🤗
Impressive how he got more EXPRESSIVE than ever... Even his gestual moves and facial expressions gets more INTENSE... It seems better than any ACTOR... But it's totally REAL.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
Yes indeed, that's why I spend all my money in experiences that create memories, not things. Traveling, concerts, parties... not cars, videogames, television...
I can feel the grief and guilt he suffers from that it pains my heart. The part where he says “unless I introduced her to him” was such a saddening moment I nearly broke a tear.
John is experiencing a dramatic situation. He always said that the relationship with his wife is very intense and that when one died, the other would also die. Unfortunately, it seems that she has Alzheimer.. My mom too. It is devastating. It is like death but in life. I send him a big hug and I hope he could find the strength to go on.
I can't relate, but I have heard many times that it does feel like the person is dead to you even though that person is still alive, simply because they don't recognize you whatsoever anymore.
Omg! He is like Sid because of their deep love for their women respectively they are willing to die if the other’s is gone. Really sad and heartbreaking situations. Much prayers and love for him and for his family especially his wife. 🙏🏼😢❤️
John's wife Nora was a major figure behind the punk movement. She was a German promoter for Jimi Hendrix & other 60s bands the Bee Gees when they first came over & she managed Taste & many others. The punk movement would never have been the same without her.
I absolutely love John! He comes off as all sarcasm and bravado, but if you look closer you see brilliant, caring man who carries great pain for events both past and present, of his doing and beyond his control. It hurts me to see him as he is in this video. Stay strong John, you are loved by many.
@@MissX33 That's ok, go ahead and play the victim if that makes you feel better. If you didn't know what they looked like then obviously you didn't actually see them cutting themselves so where's the harm?
John hasn't always been the easiest person.. But he has a big heart and a sharp mind. I feel really bad for him that he has to bare this cross. The hurt in his eyes and voice is real.
When you are young it is easy to make friends, you are surrounded by people at school all the same age. And the friendships you make are good ones because there is no bitterness about people. But when you get older it gets much harder to make those same bonds again or people die. Take comfort in the fact everyone feels this.
Forest Sunset well said, it is so hard to make good friends like when you were younger. Hindsight is always 20/20. We would not make the same mistakes if we knew everything we know know.
Miss my friends? Nup! I have been more than happy to leave the chaotic world of punk rock and all of those 'friends' from that world behind. A lefty no more, I am a happy conservative. They are much better companionship than any lefty is. The working conservatives are the real people, not the self-focused privileged punks.
John will forever go down as a musical icon he’s suffering from depression and has thyroid hence the weight gain, probably the coolest guy in 1978 Pil is one of the best hang in there John
@Anderson Cooper say that again without crying…you just sound jealous that he has been successful and made money while ur life is irrelevant and boring….bet ur boat race is proper ugly
You can see John has a lot of pain in his heart. I hope he can get through what he is going through. He needs to look after himself better. The way he says "I miss my friends" it's hard to describe how that made me feel. Made me want to hug the guy.
he has said that exact thing in the past i think the wording was something along the lines of "it was always gonna end up death from the drugs nancy just sped it up"
Everything I read about sid just told me that he was doomed. His attitude wasn't great to begin with and apparently he was weird and had poor social skills. His mom was a druggie and I'm sure wasn't a great parent.
I miss my friends is deep. It truly means the past is somewhere I’d rather be. Being young has something to look forward to. Being older becomes something you don’t want to face. Especially alone. The words of a true romantic. I also miss my friends. I also miss things that used to be. Some people drink. Some people do drugs. I visit places that were. Places I used to frequent when I was younger. Almost as if I will find old faces or something, and when you do… the joy is better than a shot of heroin or any drug you can think of
Johnny is pure class. My heart absolutely broke when he addressed Keith Flint's death. He spoke up about the high society nonces when no one else did. God bless him and may he always be safe and well.
I’d never believe I’d see this man from my childhood have such a heavy heart and guilt that he takes responsibility for. Yes, he introduced them, but Sid made his own choices that only he knew why he made them before he died.
this is the reason i love johnny, he was and is still a real man, no matter how many people hate him or love him, he could've made a lot of fans by pretending to be a nice guy but still never chose to play safe just to be loved by people, he was not responsible for sid's death or sid spiraling into the path of self destruction in the least but as a true friend that he was and still is, he at this age still takes responsibility for something that wasn't his responsibility to begin with, i wouldn't count him as a true friend if he always talked about sid being innocent and turning him into an idol or something...he always talks about how flawed sid was and how flawed he and the band members along with malcolm were...never tries to start a propaganda....long live johnny rotten man, the world would be a better place if we all had a friend like john lydon....RIP SID you were blessed to have a friend like johnny
There is so much pain in his laughter, I don’t think I’ve ever related to anything more. How else do you deal with being part of a tragic narrative other than laughter. “I laugh because I must not cry”-Abraham Lincoln
Sid's death was not your fault John, its a crazy ride this lifetime of ours and hope you can find some peace of mind and relaxation in the rest of your time.
This is yet another example of Rottens hubris.... According to him, he did everything of note, he started this trend, he was the originator of that fad....all utter bollocks of course, and here's the latest one... "I introduced Sid to Nancy.." Err.....No you never, mate. Just accept your non-entity existence, start behaving like someone older than 7 and go and find your neck.
@@kalicat9492 Are they the same as haemorrhoids? 'Plymouths' we call them.... after Plymouth Argyll..... Nah, my batty is not afflicted thus...I just react irritably when I witness fake, fraudulent and talentless mongs.
@@leahflower9924 in the end it was sids mum she gave him the dose that killed him. She apparently thought it was the most humane thing to do because she knew he wouldn't survive prison.
One thing that sucks royally about getting older is that all the people you knew and loved for decades start dropping off one by one, and you're lucky to have maybe a small handful left at the end of it all. You reminisce about times when you were younger, happier and healthier, and this wave of sadness hits you like a ton of bricks. You wonder what the hell it's all for, and at the end of the day, all you have is a boatload of questions, zero answers and a giant hole in your heart that loved ones used to occupy when they were alive. The only thing that keeps me from going completely over the edge is having faith that maybe, just maybe, I'll see those people again when it's my turn to go. I mean, if there will never be another time when I get to see my grandmother's smiling face again, or get to hear the hearty laugh or hilarious jokes of a good friend I used to know, then I don't know how I'll be able to maintain my sanity. What would be the point of having close bonds with someone if a day will come when that person is forever ripped away from you, never to be seen or heard from again? That level of grimness seems so cold and inhuman to me. The uncertainty of it all is what really kills me. Nobody really knows for sure what lies ahead -- believer and non-believer alike. I hope by the grace of God there is something after this life, because I want to hug my grandmother again, tell her how much I missed her, and pick up where I left off, never to be separated from her and others I love ever again. I want to make amends with those I for whom I never got to apologize. I want to know what God's reason is for allowing life on Earth to be so hellish for people like John Lydon and others who suffer in their own way. I want those answers, that happiness, and that peace of mind that always seems to elude me in this life. I want to face each day knowing worry, pain, suffering, death and other horrible things are no longer the order of the day. Maybe this is all a pipe dream, or maybe it isn't, but who's to say for sure? I just want things to be right by myself and all of mankind and for everybody to find the answers they're looking for. I don't know how I can drive my point home any further or help anyone gain a finer understanding of it, so I guess I'll just leave my ramblings as they are. Keep faith and hope alive, because when it's all said and done, that's really all we have. God bless you all.
It goes without saying. You touched on everything important though. Leaving sentimentality aside however... I don't see how such a grand notion as seeing loved ones again, is even remotely possible. If it can be true for you, then it is true for everyone else too. But think of just the logistics of all those souls! I abandoned the word "hope" from my lexicon as it seems to be a scam to build people up. but with no solid foundation behind it. But, that being said, i still would like to 'hope' that you might be right. God bless...
Just like you guys said i hope that at least there's gonna be something on the other side, but as far as i know, that "fantasy of life full of happiness" it's just that, a fantasy. I don't trust on any kind of god, but i respect if someone chose to believe in god cause i think that is good to have something to live for... the "heaven" you know. But as soon as you start to think in this kind of religious things i can't stop thinking about how no one can prove anything of that. And then you have the infinite question about what is the significant of life? What is my purpose on all of this? What are supposed to do everyone? We made our reality of born, learn, work and die, but just because whe don't have nothing else to do, and for some people that's seems to be perfect so, on what we ended up? I really like the idea of be able to see again my families who are no longer with me but that "hope" that you have seems to fictional, like a history on a book made by the same people who make the "reality" on what we live on. Just for not ending being pessimist, if you think that you gonna be able to live in peace on the other life and thats make you feel better, keep thinking that and someday... i hope it would be real for you. And antes de que me vaya ;) sorry if i write wrong, i never studied english i just suddenly one day i started to understand it by listening music all days. Jaja bueno ahora si me voy bye bye
I believe Johnny Rotten was always a highly intelligent and exceptional moral and honest person, but I believe, that he takes in that case here, too much responsibility. It was not his fault.
Poor John, imagine being in a band with people you had grown to only just really know. Then due to corrupt management you feel you are unable to continue as the lies and rumours have got too much to handle so ultimately you decide to put a full stop to it and leave it in the past and continue to do new things with other people only to find out one of your best mates had died of an overdose. Later on in life you decide that you would like to return back with your old mates as not only a final goodbye to them but to put an end to it's history. You meet up with them and are still unable to get money to fund it. You ultimately give up. You've already lost alot of people and the bestest friends you ever had are simply ignoring you because 'there's something about you that they can't put their finger on.' Although the guy can be loud and excitable and even at times pretentious what you need to understand is he's done alot in his time and he's been to alot of places. Some very dark places even. I don't give a damn what people think about this guy John is a hero who deserves alot more praise than he gets
I lived through ALL of this. A heavy metal singer I was, lost bc I related more to these guys. Yea J ... I miss my friends too. We lost so many back then 😔
I'm a 90s musician too, it was a frigging mess, I'm surprised I'm alive. I'm clean & sober now and my music is stronger than ever but I'm old! I just quit my last band because they were major pot heads, I can't stand the bloody time wasting mindset that even "soft drugs" induce in people
I didn't know much about John or Sid until recently, bit this hits hard. He's carried this guilt for so long. The pause before he says thay he introduced Nancy to Sid, is so raw. Hope you're doing better John, i miss my friends too.
He is different, but if you watch his interviews on youtube, he is always most genuine. I have grown to love the Sex Pistols and were miles ahead of other punk rock bands in 1977.
I sincerely hope to see you John and PIL at Cruel World in LA . Take care man and i hope so much Nora is going to be there too. Your an enigma John . My life has been wonderful with your influence and music since a 14 yo in Scotland.💖
I met him last night in Shrewsbury , what a wonderful man , a man who respects Churchill , a man who loves the community. Keep going John because we all love you, you gave us something when we were young, you gave us hope, you gave us energy!!
@@nattyboyo2404 He was promoting his new book, we did the VIP bit, wonderful to meet him many photographs taken with him and my wife. Who would have thought I would have ever met him, certainly not I.
You just gotta love this man. Such a personality, an energy.. Everything about him is truly sincere and real. Stay safe John, we need more people like you
I have never seen so much raw regret and pain into a man's eyes. I had to repeat it over and over. The exact moment where he tries to laugh and suddenly...he remembers. He remembers when he introduced her to Sid. He has played it over and over in his head in those times of darkness or silence. He wonders if he would be sitting with Sid sharing a pint today...if it weren´t for that moment. That excruciating moment in time where Sid met Nancy. That look struck a nerve inside me. I doubt I'm the only one.
@@jamesmacleod671 Doubt it. He wanted to belong. He went to college with John. They met there. I believe his like any of us, those who can relate, and just got swept in
John is on certain medication for his own health issues that has caused his weight to surge ... he is also dealing with the health issue of his wife Nora - which for him must be devastating and none too welcome reminder of losing his Mum. I genuinely feel sorry for the state of him here ... poor bugger, he looks defeated and utterly miserable. John is also leaving out the fact that Sid's Mum was a Junkie herself and it was really his Mum that started Sid on the path to reckless drug abuse ... Nancy was just the final nail in that coffin.
Really hope that isn't true. This is a excellent interview with Sid and John back in 1977. Sid doesn't sound like a abused child. ua-cam.com/video/JtEGoX7MS2E/v-deo.html
WOW! Seeing John in this video really hit my heart of emotion. I miss mine too. Of which is my mum. My second eldest brother, with whom passed right in front of me when he was 13 years old, and I was 6 years old. My mum loved John. Mum thought the world of him. I know it hard and easy for me to say. Chin up john. You are doing proud in what you are doing with looking after your family. Even though times are difficult.
Never give up, I miss my friends too, Are we not allowed to be a part of a time in their lives without regret? Life is what it is we are not in control. XXX
God that hit me when he said he misses his friends like he half wishes he was dead as well god bless you John. Who would have thought he could be so emotional ❤❤❤
I admire you for many reasons but most important you stood up and weren't afraid to say what you wanted to say. A living legend and icon. Stay safe Johnny and god bless.
I can’t believe how much weight he gained. His wife’s illness is wearing on him. He’s a brilliant man. I hope he gets his health in order and finds happiness again
The fact that he's even still alive after smoking consistently since his early teens is a miracle. I hope he starts hitting the gym soon though, if it isn't a disease.
I have the utmost respect for this man. Being from the uk and also being quite old, I was lucky enough to see The Sex Pistols twice and P.I.L once. I respect him for being so honest and open. He doesn’t lie, he has no need to and in the music industry that is a rare quality. He has been with his wife Nora sine the 70’s and has been extremely loyal and faithful. Going so far as to say that he “despises groupies with every fibre of his being”. I think that maybe Nancy Spungen has something to do with this, but I don’t know for sure. He’s struggling to cope with Nora’s Alzheimer’s Disease and he looks like the shadow of his former self. It makes me so fucking angry that he is now being lambasted because of his changed appearance. Spitefully mocking his weight gain and haggard appearance. It’s heartbreaking. One thing that my mother instilled in my brother and I when we were able to understand (and something I vehemently stick to to this very day) was “If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all.
I don't think I've ever seen him so chill before in my life this must have been a come to Jesus time in his life where people realize they are getting older and times getting short it's usually too late for most people before they make amends even with themselves...🙏 Hope he's doing alright.
@dani cali I agree with you this is not normal i believe he is in a severe depression. It has been decades and he still feels guilty about his friend i hope he has professional help.
A former bandmate and frend of mine died 6 years ago and ever since I always pause to think about my friend around the anniversary of my friends death, what john is going through with Nora is sad to see:-( so please don't lecture from your high horse about johns fitness, he is putting his loved one first
John is a good fellow with an amazing ability to be chronically honest. He ones called Elvis fat but I think he calls himself fat now with the same sneer as he did back then to Elvis. It's so human to see him getter older and a bit milder towards life. He misses his friends and I bet he does. Wish him all the best and thank him for just being him. Or can we put that one on God's account?
@@mick2spic I remember when he had a show on VH1 and would just dump on all sorts of rock history. And he was making fun of suicide, like Sid killed himself. I get it, it’s a lot of conflicting feelings.
I remember bumping LITERALLY bumping into Johnny Rotten in a little Santa Monica store, I was completely dumbfounded, all I could do was just stand there in shock as he walked passed me.
I remember reading about Sid dying at 21 when I was 19 thinking “That pretty young” Now it’s like an everyday occurrence being in my 20’s seeing people die too young from dope I miss my friends too... Alive or passed...
Feel for him, he's going through hell right now, looking after his beloved wife.. Being a full time carer for someone you love who is dying in front of your eyes is a living hell.. I know because I looked after my mum for five years (who had HD) its a 24/7 roller-coaster of every emotion known to human beings, when my mother finally passed away 4 years ago I was a mental & physical wreck.. But you know something I wouldn't change that experience for anything, God bless you mum.. And God bless you John lydon.
John. THANKS FOR THE ENERGY THAT YOU GAVE US.and those lyrics, at such callow years. Hope you are alright, sir. Please try to be healthy. Exercise will destroy depression You are a brave soul, with GOLDEN DAYS ahead x
We all love you Johnny, I was 6 when you first came out and I remember going to a record store in Corby Town centre with my mates older brother to get Never mind the bollocks because I wasn't old enough you had to be 18 i think, all the bands now are hear because of the Pistols, they wouldn't be the same had the pistols not happen, you steared music and culture away from the normal and I aswell as a lot of people are forever grateful for that. Thank you Johnny we love you.....
It's not even the same shit anymore. I've been clean little over a year but recently lost one of my best friends of 30 years. We started hanging out in the 7th grade 1993. Even got into punk music together. RIP Joey. I'll miss you bro.
He's quite the bloke. Loved his edge in the day. Loved his uncompromising opinons on everything and everyone. My childhood friends are all gone. I'm friends with their families & children...but it's not the same. Drugs and Suicide are the ill's before health declining had a chance. I miss them everyday. Johnny's a great husband. Artist and human. 😉👍
“Unless I introduced her to him.” That’s the face of pain.
I agree, that made me emotional when he did that. I just wanna hug him lol.Someone needs to let him see that Sid's downfall and death wasn't his fault and that he needs to look ahead and let go, however hard that may be
Listen closely to how he blames sids mother for introducing him to the gear at 16 throughout many other interviews,he gets quite angry at that fact then emotional when drunk and talking about Nancy and her participation.alcohol the other hand clearly focuses the mind
@@johnlyons1394 oh yes, I recall seeing some of those interviews. I suppose it boils down to him hating his inaction to set sid straight
@@jondaniels4325 I think your right although he shouldn't he clearly holds himself responsible, Its a very sad part of his life and it just shows the love he has for his missed friend🙏
That line killed me inside
Johnny lost weight since then. God bless him for getting himself somewhat together. Much love, Johnny!
its clear this is a endocrine problem. probably heavy doses of prednisone
Lydon had been his wife’s full time care giver for many years. She recently passed from Alzheimer’s. Anyone that has been in this position would understand your time is not your own and your needs come after if at all. Most could not endure such a situation for a sustained period of time. Particularly when you have to watch your partner disappear more and more with each passing day. Lydon did so for several years.
@@jeichorsthe was deeply despondent following her death… showed up drunk to some interviews crying about her. Zero pretense
I believe he had thyroid problem hence the weight gain
@Based_transition_Clocker FO Bot
Him saying "I miss my friends" really hit close to home for me... I know how that feels all too well.
Seems anyone who's anyone can hang out with a crowd, but most end up alone later in life anyways.
I hear you bro
That's just Jonny being "edgy" 😂
I know that feeling too, especially when I’ve lost friends to heroin
This is one of the saddest things I've ever seen, just the look of pure pain and sorrow on his face and in his voice, you can tell he sufferers with the thought of sid
What, by giggling as he recalls introducing his friend to the woman that sped his demise?
Yeah, seems really upset by it....
@@bennyhaha66 Sorry but if there was any genuine emotion there for Sid, it is lost to me as I find this person so insincere it is impossible to know what's an act and what isn't.
@@rnw2739 There's no joy there. He's clearly fighting to keep it together at that point.
@@neighbourhoodmusician A box of doughnuts and he'll be on his way again.
@@tiffanylove6713 That's not even remotely funny.The bloke isnt f**kin' well at all.
I cried at this.John saved me from bullying when I was at school in the 70’s by listening to his opinions.I became stronger.god bless you John❤️
Which God?
@@matimus100 Jesus Christ
Mark Donegan - same here.
@@matimus100 the god that is the one that delivers joy and peace.Aldi actually
Yeah, billy idol had a good interview talking about how the world wants to abuse him.
I felt the ‘i miss my friends’ at the end soooo hard
Yeahhhh ... he and “Keef-y (Kayyyyyy)”
Such a good dude, our Johnny. I duno why that emotional vid was deleted ... it meant alot... wayyy more than just her (Clairey) & me... but me & my big Sis just got together after like, about 15yrs or so... and so many mofo familial lies... (not from her tho ... 👍👌) it’s all taught me SO G-D/MOFO much mate.... FR /FR hehe... and I don’t even know Spanish enuf to know how to reply properly!! But let’s just release all the decades of love that those lil ones have (to both of u’s, & to Mr. J.L. himself that we are able to ing Mr.Johnny Lydon) & mine as Mr. Keefy Kay/Keith Flint...9 goddammed mofo yrs in BN1 mate - MISS YOU, YOU MOFO!! That video was seriously emotional my dearest friend & sweetest dudeee - I miss you more than I (or any of us will be able to explain hun 😘💖❣️😎☕️😺🤗
Same here.
Same :(
I miss the my best days 20s to mid 30s great times Shame we have to get old
Impressive how he got more EXPRESSIVE than ever...
Even his gestual moves and facial expressions gets more INTENSE...
It seems better than any ACTOR...
But it's totally REAL.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
Did you write this quote on another video also? It's a great quote. Bless you.
@@BarrywHiteFTW yes love
It is always now. Conceptions of past and future are based on now.
yes life is all memories......but also everyone should look forward to making more of those in the future
Yes indeed, that's why I spend all my money in experiences that create memories, not things. Traveling, concerts, parties... not cars, videogames, television...
I can feel the grief and guilt he suffers from that it pains my heart. The part where he says “unless I introduced her to him” was such a saddening moment I nearly broke a tear.
Poor John is suffering because of his wife's illness. Hang in there John💕
Poor John. Really admire this guy and it brought tears to my eyes watching this and I’m a grown ass man in my 30s. Life is so so precious. 👊💯
No he’s not, he’s sad here because he lost his best friend to a girl who he introduced sid too. He’s just feeling guilt.
@@punkrockcentral1812 that too
Is this John Lydon?
@@janosk8392 yes
John is experiencing a dramatic situation. He always said that the relationship with his wife is very intense and that when one died, the other would also die. Unfortunately, it seems that she has Alzheimer.. My mom too. It is devastating. It is like death but in life. I send him a big hug and I hope he could find the strength to go on.
I wish you , your mom and family all the best and all the strenght of the world! Take care buddy!
I can't relate, but I have heard many times that it does feel like the person is dead to you even though that person is still alive, simply because they don't recognize you whatsoever anymore.
Omg! He is like Sid because of their deep love for their women respectively they are willing to die if the other’s is gone. Really sad and heartbreaking situations. Much prayers and love for him and for his family especially his wife. 🙏🏼😢❤️
John's wife Nora was a major figure behind the punk movement. She was a German promoter for Jimi Hendrix & other 60s bands the Bee Gees when they first came over & she managed Taste & many others. The punk movement would never have been the same without her.
@@redstar7292 Interesting, but I've never read anything about what you say.
I absolutely love John! He comes off as all sarcasm and bravado, but if you look closer you see brilliant, caring man who carries great pain for events both past and present, of his doing and beyond his control. It hurts me to see him as he is in this video. Stay strong John, you are loved by many.
@@MissX33 That's ok, go ahead and play the victim if that makes you feel better. If you didn't know what they looked like then obviously you didn't actually see them cutting themselves so where's the harm?
John hasn't always been the easiest person.. But he has a big heart and a sharp mind. I feel really bad for him that he has to bare this cross. The hurt in his eyes and voice is real.
getting older is a b.. i miss my friends too man. They just don't make people like they used too. Take good care
So True....
When you are young it is easy to make friends, you are surrounded by people at school all the same age. And the friendships you make are good ones because there is no bitterness about people. But when you get older it gets much harder to make those same bonds again or people die. Take comfort in the fact everyone feels this.
Forest Sunset well said, it is so hard to make good friends like when you were younger. Hindsight is always 20/20. We would not make the same mistakes if we knew everything we know know.
Miss my friends? Nup! I have been more than happy to leave the chaotic world of punk rock and all of those 'friends' from that world behind. A lefty no more, I am a happy conservative. They are much better companionship than any lefty is. The working conservatives are the real people, not the self-focused privileged punks.
@@deanpd3402 no one asked for your opinion
They did my boy Johnny dirty as hell with this thumbnail tho..
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Looking like a Orc from Lord of the Rings
Massive respect, Mr. Lydon. And thank you. From the heart.
Bless you John. You were a massive inspiration to millions of us…
If I was near, I'd hug you, Mr. honest punk. Thank you for my internal music, John... hugs from Russia...
Sweet.
He is still one of the most wonderful, funny and honest person i have ever heard. Stay Strong you have a huge Heart.
Yessir! Correct...so wise.
@Anderson Cooper Still towing the fake news line I see.
@@Muskieangler Never did I expect to see Anderson Cooper and Ludwig Van Beethoven in the same comment section
I agree! He's great.
@Anderson Cooper luuuudwig what’s up man?
He’s in much better shape now, as sharp and as uniquely enquiring as ever, God bless him 😂
That "I miss my friends" was one of the most heartfelt sentences I've ever heard
John will forever go down as a musical icon he’s suffering from depression and has thyroid hence the weight gain, probably the coolest guy in 1978 Pil is one of the best hang in there John
@Anderson Cooper say that again without crying…you just sound jealous that he has been successful and made money while ur life is irrelevant and boring….bet ur boat race is proper ugly
Now he's morphed in to a toad.
You can see John has a lot of pain in his heart. I hope he can get through what he is going through. He needs to look after himself better. The way he says "I miss my friends" it's hard to describe how that made me feel. Made me want to hug the guy.
Even if John never introduced Sid to Nancy, Sid would have got hooked on heroin eventually with the life style he led
If nothing else, I hope he doesn't blame himself for Sid's death...................it's NOT his fault.
@@davidl570 ik it ain't his fault but you can see in the vid he clearly blames himself for Sids death
@@jlcrproductions301 Yep, unfortunately. He needs to stop it already!
he has said that exact thing in the past i think the wording was something along the lines of "it was always gonna end up death from the drugs nancy just sped it up"
Everything I read about sid just told me that he was doomed. His attitude wasn't great to begin with and apparently he was weird and had poor social skills. His mom was a druggie and I'm sure wasn't a great parent.
I miss my friends is deep. It truly means the past is somewhere I’d rather be. Being young has something to look forward to. Being older becomes something you don’t want to face. Especially alone. The words of a true romantic. I also miss my friends. I also miss things that used to be. Some people drink. Some people do drugs. I visit places that were. Places I used to frequent when I was younger. Almost as if I will find old faces or something, and when you do… the joy is better than a shot of heroin or any drug you can think of
you've nothing to prove John....just try and look after yourself
Hope he get,s well soon ans slim,s down again best of luck Johnny get well soon Amen
There’s no such thing as full time caretakers taking care of themselves.
Some people don’t know how. Poor lost soul.
Johnny is pure class. My heart absolutely broke when he addressed Keith Flint's death. He spoke up about the high society nonces when no one else did. God bless him and may he always be safe and well.
I didn't know that was Sid Vicious's real name.
@@Qrayon keith flint is not sid
@@Ed-jd6wj O.k. Thanks for clearing that up.
@@Qrayon you're welcome. For reference keith was the singer for the prodigy
@@Qrayon Simon Ritchie was Sids name. :-)
I’d never believe I’d see this man from my childhood have such a heavy heart and guilt that he takes responsibility for. Yes, he introduced them, but Sid made his own choices that only he knew why he made them before he died.
this is the reason i love johnny, he was and is still a real man, no matter how many people hate him or love him, he could've made a lot of fans by pretending to be a nice guy but still never chose to play safe just to be loved by people, he was not responsible for sid's death or sid spiraling into the path of self destruction in the least but as a true friend that he was and still is, he at this age still takes responsibility for something that wasn't his responsibility to begin with, i wouldn't count him as a true friend if he always talked about sid being innocent and turning him into an idol or something...he always talks about how flawed sid was and how flawed he and the band members along with malcolm were...never tries to start a propaganda....long live johnny rotten man, the world would be a better place if we all had a friend like john lydon....RIP SID you were blessed to have a friend like johnny
Poor John, he looks like he's really struggling.
agree mate
@@teebrinner5939 Yeah poor John
Poor jonny
Yeah poor John, now even more repulsive now his necks fucked off.
@@rnw2739 I agree! lol
Love this man, the honesty he has always spoken is something to really treasure in this shallow age.
There is so much pain in his laughter, I don’t think I’ve ever related to anything more. How else do you deal with being part of a tragic narrative other than laughter. “I laugh because I must not cry”-Abraham Lincoln
"I miss my friends."
Yeah. That hits hard.
Sid's death was not your fault John, its a crazy ride this lifetime of ours and hope you can find some peace of mind and relaxation in the rest of your time.
This is yet another example of Rottens hubris.... According to him, he did everything of note, he started this trend, he was the originator of that fad....all utter bollocks of course, and here's the latest one...
"I introduced Sid to Nancy.."
Err.....No you never, mate. Just accept your non-entity existence, start behaving like someone older than 7 and go and find your neck.
@@rnw2739 do you have hemorrhoids? Chill out and see a doctor.
@@kalicat9492 Are they the same as haemorrhoids? 'Plymouths' we call them.... after Plymouth Argyll.....
Nah, my batty is not afflicted thus...I just react irritably when I witness fake, fraudulent and talentless mongs.
@@rnw2739 how about sid is responsible for himself? rotten wanted to blame nancy sids mom and freaking johnny thunders and dee dee ramone etc
@@leahflower9924 in the end it was sids mum she gave him the dose that killed him. She apparently thought it was the most humane thing to do because she knew he wouldn't survive prison.
One thing that sucks royally about getting older is that all the people you knew and loved for decades start dropping off one by one, and you're lucky to have maybe a small handful left at the end of it all. You reminisce about times when you were younger, happier and healthier, and this wave of sadness hits you like a ton of bricks. You wonder what the hell it's all for, and at the end of the day, all you have is a boatload of questions, zero answers and a giant hole in your heart that loved ones used to occupy when they were alive. The only thing that keeps me from going completely over the edge is having faith that maybe, just maybe, I'll see those people again when it's my turn to go. I mean, if there will never be another time when I get to see my grandmother's smiling face again, or get to hear the hearty laugh or hilarious jokes of a good friend I used to know, then I don't know how I'll be able to maintain my sanity. What would be the point of having close bonds with someone if a day will come when that person is forever ripped away from you, never to be seen or heard from again? That level of grimness seems so cold and inhuman to me. The uncertainty of it all is what really kills me. Nobody really knows for sure what lies ahead -- believer and non-believer alike. I hope by the grace of God there is something after this life, because I want to hug my grandmother again, tell her how much I missed her, and pick up where I left off, never to be separated from her and others I love ever again. I want to make amends with those I for whom I never got to apologize. I want to know what God's reason is for allowing life on Earth to be so hellish for people like John Lydon and others who suffer in their own way. I want those answers, that happiness, and that peace of mind that always seems to elude me in this life. I want to face each day knowing worry, pain, suffering, death and other horrible things are no longer the order of the day. Maybe this is all a pipe dream, or maybe it isn't, but who's to say for sure? I just want things to be right by myself and all of mankind and for everybody to find the answers they're looking for. I don't know how I can drive my point home any further or help anyone gain a finer understanding of it, so I guess I'll just leave my ramblings as they are. Keep faith and hope alive, because when it's all said and done, that's really all we have. God bless you all.
It goes without saying. You touched on everything important though. Leaving sentimentality aside however... I don't see how such a grand notion as seeing loved ones again, is even remotely possible.
If it can be true for you, then it is true for everyone else too. But think of just the logistics of all those souls!
I abandoned the word "hope" from my lexicon as it seems to be a scam to build people up. but with no solid foundation behind it.
But, that being said, i still would like to 'hope' that you might be right. God bless...
Just like you guys said i hope that at least there's gonna be something on the other side, but as far as i know, that "fantasy of life full of happiness" it's just that, a fantasy. I don't trust on any kind of god, but i respect if someone chose to believe in god cause i think that is good to have something to live for... the "heaven" you know.
But as soon as you start to think in this kind of religious things i can't stop thinking about how no one can prove anything of that. And then you have the infinite question about what is the significant of life? What is my purpose on all of this? What are supposed to do everyone?
We made our reality of born, learn, work and die, but just because whe don't have nothing else to do, and for some people that's seems to be perfect so, on what we ended up?
I really like the idea of be able to see again my families who are no longer with me but that "hope" that you have seems to fictional, like a history on a book made by the same people who make the "reality" on what we live on.
Just for not ending being pessimist, if you think that you gonna be able to live in peace on the other life and thats make you feel better, keep thinking that and someday... i hope it would be real for you.
And antes de que me vaya ;) sorry if i write wrong, i never studied english i just suddenly one day i started to understand it by listening music all days. Jaja bueno ahora si me voy bye bye
Graduating class of 32 boys in 03 and there’s only 6 of us left
Jesus Christ is the only way to life and salvation
Is called LIFE. its cycle
I miss my friends too. Fortunately, as I age my memory fades.
I believe Johnny Rotten was always a highly intelligent and exceptional moral and honest person, but I believe, that he takes in that case here, too much responsibility. It was not his fault.
God, I’m worried for him, c’mon Johnny, hang in there, please.
Poor John, imagine being in a band with people you had grown to only just really know. Then due to corrupt management you feel you are unable to continue as the lies and rumours have got too much to handle so ultimately you decide to put a full stop to it and leave it in the past and continue to do new things with other people only to find out one of your best mates had died of an overdose. Later on in life you decide that you would like to return back with your old mates as not only a final goodbye to them but to put an end to it's history. You meet up with them and are still unable to get money to fund it. You ultimately give up. You've already lost alot of people and the bestest friends you ever had are simply ignoring you because 'there's something about you that they can't put their finger on.'
Although the guy can be loud and excitable and even at times pretentious what you need to understand is he's done alot in his time and he's been to alot of places. Some very dark places even. I don't give a damn what people think about this guy John is a hero who deserves alot more praise than he gets
Sid biscuits was the best he ran the six pistols!
Well, he thought dying was funny when he sang about Jews in open graves , thought it was a "gas" in fact. . This is called Karma.
Heart breaking to see John like this with no anger or energy and no answer just an end 😔
Stay strong John, you’re a good guy, you have a heart of gold. X
John was spot on about Jimmy Saville..100%
Where? When
I didn't know of his condition. He's made rock history and I wish him a long and happy life. Hang in there, man, we love you.
I lived through ALL of this. A heavy metal singer I was, lost bc I related more to these guys. Yea J ... I miss my friends too. We lost so many back then 😔
I'm a 90s musician too, it was a frigging mess, I'm surprised I'm alive. I'm clean & sober now and my music is stronger than ever but I'm old! I just quit my last band because they were major pot heads, I can't stand the bloody time wasting mindset that even "soft drugs" induce in people
I meet old metal heads, old goths, old hippies. There are rather fewer old punks...
True friends are hard to come by and even harder when you lose them
I didn't know much about John or Sid until recently, bit this hits hard. He's carried this guilt for so long. The pause before he says thay he introduced Nancy to Sid, is so raw. Hope you're doing better John, i miss my friends too.
I have tears in my eyes, it's sad, many good people died, we are the lucky ones Gratitude Cant wait to see you play
He is different, but if you watch his interviews on youtube, he is always most genuine. I have grown to love the Sex Pistols and were miles ahead of other punk rock bands in 1977.
I sincerely hope to see you John and PIL at Cruel World in LA . Take care man and i hope so much Nora is going to be there too. Your an enigma John . My life has been wonderful with your influence and music since a 14 yo in Scotland.💖
Painful to hear, painful to see. C'mon John Rise, rise and rise again, you're one of the too few.
Johnny is an absolute pure human being.
I was never a fan of Mr Rotten but holy hell this is not at all what I expected. Hit in the feels
Much respect to you Johnny. You're the best.
he is speaking from heart.he is smooth guy.i love johny rotten.symphatic guy.
Best Anti-Drug Clip Ever!!!
Actually John wasn't really much for the drugs as he was for a lager or ale.
I met him last night in Shrewsbury , what a wonderful man , a man who respects Churchill , a man who loves the community. Keep going John because we all love you, you gave us something when we were young, you gave us hope, you gave us energy!!
"a man who respects Churchill", lol what?
@@lolledopke Yes he really did and was very vocal about it
Wow that's so cool. What was he doing in Shrewsbury? Was he just visiting or was it a gig?
@@markhannam7144 that's hilarious, the most famous punk rocker of all time is now "respecting Churchill" lmao
@@nattyboyo2404 He was promoting his new book, we did the VIP bit, wonderful to meet him many photographs taken with him and my wife. Who would have thought I would have ever met him, certainly not I.
You just gotta love this man.
Such a personality, an energy.. Everything about him is truly sincere and real.
Stay safe John, we need more people like you
damn, never thought I'd see something so sad searching for a johnny rotten interview
yeah me too this had me in tears
I have never seen so much raw regret and pain into a man's eyes. I had to repeat it over and over. The exact moment where he tries to laugh and suddenly...he remembers. He remembers when he introduced her to Sid. He has played it over and over in his head in those times of darkness or silence. He wonders if he would be sitting with Sid sharing a pint today...if it weren´t for that moment. That excruciating moment in time where Sid met Nancy. That look struck a nerve inside me. I doubt I'm the only one.
I think sid would have still died young even if John didnt introduce him to nancy, he was born with that self destruct attitude.
@@jamesmacleod671 Doubt it. He wanted to belong. He went to college with John. They met there. I believe his like any of us, those who can relate, and just got swept in
He's carried this with him for a long long time.
God, I hope he doesn’t feel so low that we lose another great.
Somebody help him 😞
Why, who do you think he might kill?
Somebody call the rspca
John is on certain medication for his own health issues that has caused his weight to surge ... he is also dealing with the health issue of his wife Nora - which for him must be devastating and none too welcome reminder of losing his Mum. I genuinely feel sorry for the state of him here ... poor bugger, he looks defeated and utterly miserable. John is also leaving out the fact that Sid's Mum was a Junkie herself and it was really his Mum that started Sid on the path to reckless drug abuse ... Nancy was just the final nail in that coffin.
@Jac where tf did you get that from
@Jac since when are "outlansdish' personal opinions facts. Your a keyboard licker too sit down
Really hope that isn't true.
This is a excellent interview with Sid and John back in 1977. Sid doesn't sound like a abused child.
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This broke my goddamn heart man.. you can hear the sadness in johns voice it makes me so sad to see him like that 😕😕
WOW! Seeing John in this video really hit my heart of emotion. I miss mine too. Of which is my mum. My second eldest brother, with whom passed right in front of me when he was 13 years old, and I was 6 years old. My mum loved John. Mum thought the world of him. I know it hard and easy for me to say. Chin up john. You are doing proud in what you are doing with looking after your family. Even though times are difficult.
John looks so sad and unhealthy here 🙁 He definitely needed a hug.
Glad John looks healthier since weaned from whatever medication he had to have. Great bloke who is a genuine good person.
Omg this made me cry. He was in such a bad mental place here. He has lost some weight now and doing better. Always be my hero Johnny!!!
We need more sensible people in the world like you buddy
Never give up, I miss my friends too, Are we not allowed to be a part of a time in their lives without regret?
Life is what it is we are not in control. XXX
The dead are the lucky ones.Rejoice that they are at peace.We're the poor bastards growing older in this God forsaken world.
Happy 2020 everybody!
Robert Whitley Amen
Oh...relax
The world is not that bad man.
Jah bless.
Yeah! Rock out! \m/
God that hit me when he said he misses his friends like he half wishes he was dead as well god bless you John. Who would have thought he could be so emotional ❤❤❤
I’ve always really like John Lydon and his honesty
Honesty?
@@rnw2739 Yes, honesty.
@@Kellilesli Thats what I thought you said. How utterly hilarious!
@@rnw2739 Not really. When you’ve seen it up close and personal it hits a bit differently. But if you’ve not seen you’ve not seen it 🤷🏻♀️
@@Kellilesli I saw the exact opposite - I'm glad you saw what you wanted though.
I admire you for many reasons but most important you stood up and weren't afraid to say what you wanted to say. A living legend and icon. Stay safe Johnny and god bless.
We love you John ! WE LOVE YOU !
I can’t believe how much weight he gained. His wife’s illness is wearing on him. He’s a brilliant man. I hope he gets his health in order and finds happiness again
He lost a lot of that weight now. I believe he once said that he has a condition of gaining weight suddenly.
John is a hero of mine, and it kills me to see him like this. 🖤
The fact that he's even still alive after smoking consistently since his early teens is a miracle. I hope he starts hitting the gym soon though, if it isn't a disease.
Pretty sure he is gonna be ded
I have a feeling he’s on his way out... He will have to change his lifestyle if he wants to keep living
You can clearly see the poor chap is suffering emotionally . Always liked his honesty .
Thomas Kockritz It’s sad but true
Leave him alone he's had a long painful life let him do what he wants
Poor dude looks like Charles Laughten in Hunchback the of Notre Dame. :(
This is so sad to watch when he said "I miss my friends" oh god. Long live sid
Felt that. John's still punk 2023.
I have the utmost respect for this man. Being from the uk and also being quite old, I was lucky enough to see The Sex Pistols twice and P.I.L once. I respect him for being so honest and open. He doesn’t lie, he has no need to and in the music industry that is a rare quality. He has been with his wife Nora sine the 70’s and has been extremely loyal and faithful. Going so far as to say that he “despises groupies with every fibre of his being”. I think that maybe Nancy Spungen has something to do with this, but I don’t know for sure. He’s struggling to cope with Nora’s Alzheimer’s Disease and he looks like the shadow of his former self. It makes me so fucking angry that he is now being lambasted because of his changed appearance. Spitefully mocking his weight gain and haggard appearance. It’s heartbreaking. One thing that my mother instilled in my brother and I when we were able to understand (and something I vehemently stick to to this very day) was “If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all.
He's depressed. Love you John.
I don't think I've ever seen him so chill before in my life this must have been a come to Jesus time in his life where people realize they are getting older and times getting short it's usually too late for most people before they make amends even with themselves...🙏 Hope he's doing alright.
This is a man who has seen and done many things he regrets. I know the feeling all too well.
Holy heck John doesn't look well :(
@dani cali I agree with you this is not normal i believe he is in a severe depression. It has been decades and he still feels guilty about his friend i hope he has professional help.
I think he has some kind of a thyroid issue
While seeing this, ..I wanna give him a hug 🙁
@Lost you obviously haven’t cared for people full time around the clock!
His wife has dementia I think hes her carer
A former bandmate and frend of mine died 6 years ago and ever since I always pause to think about my friend around the anniversary of my friends death, what john is going through with Nora is sad to see:-( so please don't lecture from your high horse about johns fitness, he is putting his loved one first
John is a good fellow with an amazing ability to be chronically honest. He ones called Elvis fat but I think he calls himself fat now with the same sneer as he did back then to Elvis. It's so human to see him getter older and a bit milder towards life. He misses his friends and I bet he does. Wish him all the best and thank him for just being him. Or can we put that one on God's account?
There were times when Jonny talked shit about Sid’s death. Age gives you a lot more perspective. It’s a shame.
What did he used to say about Sid’s death?
@@mick2spic I remember when he had a show on VH1 and would just dump on all sorts of rock history. And he was making fun of suicide, like Sid killed himself. I get it, it’s a lot of conflicting feelings.
Too much Countrylife Butter
I refuse to accept that the man in this interview is Johnny Rotten. This is obviously the ginger character from Austin Powers.
I remember bumping LITERALLY bumping into Johnny Rotten in a little Santa Monica store, I was completely dumbfounded, all I could do was just stand there in shock as he walked passed me.
Heroin: at least it keeps you thin Johnny. Think about it.
Fray Bentos is the real killer
I remember reading about Sid dying at 21 when I was 19 thinking “That pretty young”
Now it’s like an everyday occurrence being in my 20’s seeing people die too young from dope
I miss my friends too... Alive or passed...
Feel for him, he's going through hell right now, looking after his beloved wife.. Being a full time carer for someone you love who is dying in front of your eyes is a living hell.. I know because I looked after my mum for five years (who had HD) its a 24/7 roller-coaster of every emotion known to human beings, when my mother finally passed away 4 years ago I was a mental & physical wreck.. But you know something I wouldn't change that experience for anything, God bless you mum.. And God bless you John lydon.
Being old and alone because everyone I cared about is already gone is one of my bigger fears.
John. THANKS FOR THE ENERGY THAT YOU GAVE US.and those lyrics, at such callow years. Hope you are alright, sir. Please try to be healthy. Exercise will destroy depression You are a brave soul, with GOLDEN DAYS ahead x
We all love you Johnny, I was 6 when you first came out and I remember going to a record store in Corby Town centre with my mates older brother to get Never mind the bollocks because I wasn't old enough you had to be 18 i think, all the bands now are hear because of the Pistols, they wouldn't be the same had the pistols not happen, you steared music and culture away from the normal and I aswell as a lot of people are forever grateful for that. Thank you Johnny we love you.....
Johnny Rotten, more than 40 years later and still a true punk. Also good to see the first Ramones LP on the table.
industrial subhuman slop like you is why we live in Biffworld
That toad is no punk lol
It's not even the same shit anymore. I've been clean little over a year but recently lost one of my best friends of 30 years. We started hanging out in the 7th grade 1993. Even got into punk music together. RIP Joey. I'll miss you bro.
He's quite the bloke. Loved his edge in the day. Loved his uncompromising opinons on everything and everyone. My childhood friends are all gone. I'm friends with their families & children...but it's not the same. Drugs and Suicide are the ill's before health declining had a chance. I miss them everyday. Johnny's a great husband. Artist and human. 😉👍