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<p>John Lydon, who has said being able to raise awareness about his wife's Alzheimer's disease with his Eurovision bid song is already a win for him. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire</p>

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John Lydon on raising awareness about wife’s Alzheimer’s with Eurovision entry

The former Sex Pistols frontman is vying to represent Ireland at the song contest with his band Public Image Ltd (PiL) and has dedicated their entry, Hawaii, to his wife

Conal Creedon and his dog, pictured on Bridge Street in Cork City. Picture: John Minihan

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Culture That Made Me: Conal Creedon on showbands, punk rock and playing the saw

Cork author Conal Creedon tells Richard Fitzpatrick about some of his influences, from characters in his family’s shop to Ian Dury and Jim Jarmusch

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Rough around the edges: Former Smiths record label manager talks about his latest batch of Irish acts

Geoff Travis may have had a hand in the rise of bands such as The Smiths, but it’s his new crop of Irish acts that has him excited in advance of his visit to Cork, writes Ed Power

Is the standard match report long for this world?

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Live music review: Bjork, Airwaves Festival, Iceland

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Macroom’s 'Mountain Dew' was Ireland's first rock festival

Forty years of punk and why it still rocks

It’s 40 years since angry young bands like The Sex Pistols outraged society, but their influence is everywhere, says Suzanne Harrington.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2016

Columnist passes away peacefully at home

Journalist and author Denise Hall has passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her home in Glengarriff, Co Cork. She was 69 years old.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

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Fri, 25 Sep, 2015

Your Thursday lunchtime catch-up

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Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

John Lydon is still a bit Rotten to the core

He may be turning 60 soon, but with a new PiL album on the way, John Lydon is as irrepressible as ever, writes Andy Welch

Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

Terry McMahon and Moe Dunford heading out of the green, into the red

As both the director and star of Patrick’s Day confirm, the Irish film world isn’t a fast track to riches, writes Ed Power.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

Chapter and Verse on the perils of news books

THE film director John Waters – Baltimore’s beloved Pope of Trash, with his pencil thin moustache and fine eye for comedic sleaze – is a massive bibliophile.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2014

Revolutionary Brand may be worth a listen

Russell Brand has been ridiculed and lambasted for his rage against The System, but the sharply politicised and spiritualised message of his new book may just have something from which we can all learn.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

New book reveals John Lydon is Rotten at the core

His Irish roots spring up regularly in John Lydon’s autobiography, fuelling his anger, but the affable ex-Sex Pistol also has fiery reserves for others, writes Ed Power

Fri, 31 Oct, 2014

Internet 'makes people stupid', says John Lydon

John Lydon thinks the internet is to blame for making a lot of young people "incredibly stupid".

Thu, 30 Oct, 2014

Lydon: I have no interest in revisiting my past with musical

John Lydon has "no interest" in writing a Sex Pistols musical.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Out of tune with the Irish

I was looking forward to the gala concert at the Royal Albert Hall, as the finale of President Michael D Higgins’ visit to Britain. How disappointed I was.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2014

Cliff Richard’s 100th album: a testament to naff appeal

CONFIRMING the endurance of naff, Cliff Richard’s 100th album is released on Nov 8, just weeks after the death of Lou Reed, 71.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2013

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Fri, 20 Sep, 2013

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Co-operation between Damon Albarn and Noel Gallagher would put the fall of the Berlin Wall in the shade, but the formerly feuding Brit-pop kings are rumoured to be working together.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2013

Glastonbury confirm Stones as Saturday headline act

The Rolling Stones were finally confirmed as headliners for this summer’s Glastonbury Festival after months of rumours, with Mumford & Sons and Arctic Monkeys.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2013

Allen defends TV drug experiment

Keith Allen has defended a forthcoming Channel 4 programme in which he is seen under the influence of drugs and said it is “insane” to suggest it glamorises their use.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2012

Sex Pistols guitarist reveals love for classic rock

The Sex Pistols were fans of soft rock.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2012

Former Pistols frontman gives his opinion on banking crisis

Punk pioneer John Lydon offered his own unique insight on the banking crisis when he appeared on current affairs programme 'Question Time'.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2012

Leftfield back centre stage

Stars of the 1990s dance scene are as popular as ever, says Ed Power

Fri, 01 Jun, 2012

Old Sex Pistols vids still excite frontman

Watching old footage of the Sex Pistols sends a shiver up John Lydon's spine.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2012

Lydon: Cowell 'destructive for music'

John Lydon thinks Simon Cowell is "really bad news" for music.

Sat, 28 Apr, 2012

Lydon refused permission for 'poisonous' Cowell to use song

Punk veteran John Lydon has revealed he banned TV bosses from using one of the Sex Pistols’ best known songs after they tried to feature it in hit show 'American Idol'.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Lydon wraps new PiL album

John Lydon has completed the new Public Image Limited (PiL) album.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2012

Former Sex Pistols singer loses new material in house fire

John Lydon's house has burned down.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2011

Sex Pistol Lydon finds 'humanity and love'

Sex Pistols singer John Lydon was a "mad barker" until he found "humanity and love".

Thu, 26 May, 2011

Irish blood pumps new heart into English music

Irish Blood, English Heart

Sat, 14 May, 2011

BBC tunes up Top of the Pops for return

AXED TV institution Top of the Pops is to return — with the BBC showing weekly reruns in its original time slot.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2011

Dubstep group want to mix it with Grohl

Magnetic Man want to collaborate with Dave Grohl and John Lydon.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Marling takes tops spot at NME awards

Singer-songwriter Laura Marling has followed her success at the Brits by being named best solo artist at the Shockwave NME Awards.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2011

Ex-Pistol takes aim at Jay-Z

John Lydon has branded Jay-Z a “parody”.

Sun, 30 Jan, 2011

Public Image Ltd to play first ever Dublin show in June

Post-punk originators Public Image Ltd (PiL) this morning announced they will play their first ever Dublin show at Tripod in June this year.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2011

Lydon considers reuniting with Pistols

John Lydon is set to write new songs for the Sex Pistols.

Thu, 06 Jan, 2011

Lydon: Sex Pistols was 'twee' name

John Lydon "never liked" the Sex Pistols' name.

Sun, 18 Jul, 2010

Lydon snubs Gorillaz slot

Damon Albarn was snubbed by punk legend John Lydon when he asked him to appear on the Gorillaz album.

Wed, 14 Jul, 2010

Final anarchic parade for punk legend McLaren

PUNK legend and ex-Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren had a showy send-off yesterday, with a spray-painted coffin, “Too fast to live, too young to die” and Sid Vicious vocals marking his funeral.

Fri, 23 Apr, 2010

Lydon: Tour money will finance PiL recordings

John Lydon is planning to record new PiL material “as soon as we've made enough money”.

Thu, 15 Apr, 2010

Lydon leads tributes to punk mogul McClaren

Sex Pistol John Lydon paid tribute to the band’s former manager Malcolm McLaren, who has died aged 64.

Fri, 09 Apr, 2010

Gallagher named best frontman

Liam Gallagher today beat stars such as Bono, Freddie Mercury and John Lennon to be named the greatest frontman of all time.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2010

Eclectic Picnic: Music fans in for a treat

THE music and events will tickle and tease you, promise promoters.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2010

Electric Picnic lineup announced

The lineup for this year’s Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, Co Laois has been announced this afternoon.

Wed, 24 Mar, 2010

Lydon: Arctic Monkeys 'a waste of space'

John Lydon has blasted the Arctic Monkeys for making "a mockery" out of the music industry.

Mon, 01 Mar, 2010

Former Sex Pistol would love to perform Pink Floyd song

John Lydon would like to record a version of Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2010

Lydon: Why we need 'ridiculous' Jedward

Former Sex Pistols star John Lydon praised Jedward today – for being so bad they made other acts “shine”.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2009

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