I'm not anti-establishment, says punk hero Johnny

Former Sex Pistol John Lydon has rubbished the belief his legendary punk band was anti-establishment.

I'm not anti-establishment, says punk hero Johnny

Former Sex Pistol John Lydon has rubbished the belief his legendary punk band was anti-establishment.

The wild singer - formerly known as Johnny Rotten - loved the controversy the group caused, but insists he has never been against authority figures like the Queen, despite penning the line "God save the Queen/A fascist regime" in 1977.

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