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“What I like or dislike in music is my internal affair. I never want an audience out there to be influenced because John said. I don't want to have to endure that kind of nonsense. I work for the art of the individual.”

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John Lydon

John Lydon, known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, is a renowned British singer-songwriter. He is best known for his distinctive punk style and strong personality, being a founding member of the iconic punk band Sex Pistols. Lydon's music and statements have had a profound impact on the punk movement, and his career has been marked by innovation and change. more

“Music is escapism from the grim realities of life. But then as soon as you escape into the music, from my point of view, I found I had to deal with the very things that I thought I was running away from. I wanted to hit those problems on the head and resolve them. So they didn't remain as issues in my psyche.”

Problem Reality Running Wanted Found Views Deals Issues Music Is Point Of View Reality Of Life Resolve Running Away Grim Escapism

Author:John Lydon

“The way the music industry is now geared, it's fewer accolades towards new and upcoming acts. New bands offer bright creativity. It's a set format. A venue would rather hire a DJ than a band, and that's a problem.”

Way Problem Creativity Industry Offers Band Fewer Music Industry Format Djs Venues Accolades

Author:John Lydon

“I'm not limited to categories or genres. Anything human beings come up with fascinates me. If a three-legged idiot like me can dance to it, then that's all well and fine.”

Ifs Humans Wells Three Human Beings Fine Come Up Like Me Idiot Genre Categories

Author:John Lydon

“Some of us are born big-minded with small penises. Others have big penises and small-minded.”

Bigs Born

Author:John Lydon