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Sex Pistols respond to John Lydon claims over ‘tasteless Queen cash-ins’

The punk band said nothing new relating to God Save The Queen is ‘being promoted or released in any way’.

The Independent UK

John Lydon: It’s disrespectful for Sex Pistols to benefit from the Queen’s death

The singer wrote the lyrics to the punk band’s 1977 hit God Save The Queen.

The Independent UK

John Lydon says it’s ‘tasteless’ if Sex Pistols benefit from the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Lydon, better known as Johnny Rotten, wrote the lyrics for 1977 punk hit ‘God Save the Queen’

The Independent UK

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British pop music has a fraught relationship with Queen Elizabeth

Since the 1970s, the UK's punk, alternative and hip-hop artists have used music to share their feelings about the late monarch and what she represents.

WEKU

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon quotes original ‘God Save the Queen’ in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Punk band’s 1977 single of the same name included controversial opinions about the monarchy

The Independent UK

Mum cashed NHS pension to pay fuel bills before dying leaving orphaned kids penniless

Judith Thorpe made the decision to take out her pension money early in a desperate bid to protect her two teenage daughters during the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record

Rare form of Covid kills tragic hospital cleaner leaving her teenage daughters orphaned

Judith Thorpe's sudden death from Covid last Saturday left her daughters Hannah, 16, and Scarlett, 13, orphaned after their dad John Lydon, 51, died from pancreatic cancer in 2015

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‘The years melted away’: long-lost friends on the joy of meeting up again

Guardian readers tell us why they reached out to reconnect with an estranged friend from years gone by

The Guardian - UK

Sex Pistols star John Lydon plants his first tree with Belfast's Phantom Planters

"You have no idea how good this feels for me knowing that my ripples are having an impact on the likes of Johnny Rotten"

Belfast Live

‘I know what it’s like to be frightened’: John Lydon on loneliness, lyrics and life as a Sex Pistol

After 45 years of picking fights, the former Johnny Rotten is squaring up to his ex-bandmates, director Danny Boyle and anyone who disrespects the Queen. But what’s really impressive is his capacity for love

The Guardian - UK

Bus promoting Disney's new Sex Pistol's drama gets stuck under crossbar outside Principality Stadium

South Wales Police has said the driver has been reported for allegedly driving "without due car and attention"

Wales Online

‘It’s now or never, this is my chance’: Anson Boon on his biggest break, punk and Johnny Rotten

For young actor Anson Boon, playing Johnny Rotten Danny Boyle’s Pistol is a dream come true. But what did punk teach him about himself?

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Pistol; The Midwich Cuckoos; Once Upon a Time in Londongrad; State of the Union

Danny Boyle fails to capture punk’s filth and fury, while Sky nails a fresh take on John Wyndham’s creepy classic

The Guardian - UK

Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones admits he doesn’t like his band’s music anymore

‘I’m f***ing tired of it, to be honest with you. I’d rather listen to Steely Dan,’ guitarist said

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Johnny Rotten says he ‘totally respects’ the Queen – but still hates the monarchy

The singer, whose band were famous for their anti-establishment lyrics, says he’s looking forward to jubilee weekend celebrations

WEKU

Sex Pistols aim to give Queen Elizabeth's jubilee a touch of punk

A certain anti-authoritarian anthem linked to the punk rock pioneers and the British monarch, is being re-released as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her platinum jubilee.

Dublin Live

Ex-Sex Pistols singer John Lydon to play Dublin's National Stadium

Former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon is coming to Dublin in June with his band Public Image Ltd

The Independent UK

Sex Pistols aim to give queen's jubilee a touch of punk

In Britain, there are several traditional elements to a royal anniversary: pageants, street parties, the Sex Pistols

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Chicago Sun-Times

Sex Pistols story spills out in a fast-paced, aggressive bio on Hulu

No punk expertise required to make sense of the flashy six-part series about Johnny Rotten and his bandmates.

Salon

Sex Pistols show's rock 'n' roll swindle

Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? "Pistol" boasts a great premise and cast, but skimps on the insights

Los Angeles Times

Review: You think you know the Sex Pistols. This new TV show tries to deliver a corrective

It's been 44 years since the Sex Pistols broke up and only a couple more since they played their first gig, having produced only one actual album in their lifetime. And yet they seem very much with us; the best of their music continues to sound massively huge, outside of…

Wales Online

Disney+ Pistol: Everything you need to know about new biopic series - including cast, release date

The band’s singer Johnny Rotten has criticised the show

Evening Standard

Pistol on Disney+: A guide to the real-life punks who brought anarchy to the UK

The new Danny Boyle TV show is out today

The Guardian - UK

Pistol review – Danny Boyle’s wonky Sex Pistols show is like Punk: the Panto!

Johnny Rotten is the Artful Dodger crossed with an animated rodent in Boyle’s frustrating series that feels so cartoonish it falls totally flat

Manchester Evening News

ITV This Morning viewers get what they expected as hosts issue apology over Sex Pistols' John Lydon

The Sex Pistols singer appeared live on the ITV daytime show

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