John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten, has made it clear that he will never reunite with his former band, the Sex Pistols. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Lydon stated that the chance of a reunion is “minus infinities,” citing the band’s actions during his wife Nora Forster’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease as the reason for his decision. Specifically, Lydon’s former bandmates engaged in a legal battle with him over the use of the band’s music in the FX miniseries Pistol, which Lydon saw as a deeply hurtful and disrespectful act.
Legal Battle and Lack of Support
Lydon expressed his feelings of hurt and betrayal, stating, “I’ll never forgive them for the way that they piled that court case on me while my wife was dying of Alzheimer’s.” He also mentioned that his former bandmates never reached out to him during his wife’s illness, adding, “There was no respect.” The legal battle, which involved Disney and the use of the Sex Pistols music in Pistol, was a significant factor in Lydon’s decision to never reunite with the band.
Public Image Ltd and Upcoming Tours
Despite his decision to never reunite with the Sex Pistols, Lydon will continue to tour and record with his band Public Image Ltd. The band is set to launch a North American tour in early September, and fans can pick up tickets here. Meanwhile, the Sex Pistols will also be touring North America in September, with singer Frank Carter fronting the band. The revamped lineup will include appearances at Riot Fest and CBGB Fest, and tickets are available here.
In conclusion, John Lydon has made it clear that he will never reunite with the Sex Pistols due to the band’s actions during his wife’s illness. While the Sex Pistols will continue to tour with a new lineup, Lydon will focus on his work with Public Image Ltd. Fans of both bands can look forward to upcoming tours and new music, but a Sex Pistols reunion with Lydon will not be happening.
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