Vitriolic about the British class system and the music industry, Lydon is nevertheless unabashedly affectionate when discussing his own family. In his engagingly nasty and unexpectedly witty autobiography, he seeks to demythologize the Sex Pistols by suggesting that punk rockers are just like the rest of us, people with families, friends and financial troubles. But it's time to set the record straight, writes Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, frontman for the Pistols and author of the controversial songs-'Anarchy in the U.K.,' 'God Save the Queen'-which made his band an immediate sensation. sheds welcome light on that short period of great music and spasmodic cultural change."-San Francisco Chronicle "Britain's short-lived, notorious late-'70s punk band the Sex Pistols has become one of rock 'n' roll's greatest legends. Lydon proves to have a keen wit and rare insight."-The Washington Post Book World"A pavement philosopher whose Dickensian roots blossom with Joycean color."-Rolling Stone"Invaluable. cut marks of wit and ego."-The New Yorker"A wrathful Irish poet. Much more than just a music book,Rottenis an oral history of punk: angry, witty, honest, poignant, and crackling with energy."Alive at the core. InRotten, Lydon looks back at himself, the Sex Pistols, and the "no future" disaffection of the time. Every story of punk starts with its idols, the Sex Pistols, and its sneering hero was Johnny Rotten.
But there is no disputing its starting point. It has been portrayed as an English class revolt and a reckless diversion that became a marketing dream. He lives in California.Punk has been romanticized and embalmed in various media. He also records and performs both as a solo artist and with PiL (Public Image Limited). Much more than just a music book,Rottenis an oral history of punk: angry, witty, honest, poignant, and crackling with energy.John Lydon still performs and tours with the Sex Pistols.
Enjoy or die."-John Lydon Punk has been romanticized and embalmed in various media. "I have no time for lies and fantasy, and neither should you.
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