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

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

When I gave up my job on the docks to be a musician, my mum thought I was making the biggest mistake of my life.

Rudeness abounds, in caparks, shops, and online. Yet manners are the mark of civilisation,says Helen Moorhouse

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

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'.

John Lydon's house has burned down.

Irish Blood, English Heart

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

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

IF, as George Bernard Shaw put, youth is wasted on the young, the pity of it is that it takes so long to find that out.

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

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

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

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

Punk star John Lydon is re-forming his influential band Public Image Ltd for the first time in 17 years, he announced today.

Former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon is now advertising butter – in a stark contrast to his punk rock days when he proclaimed: “I am an antichrist, I am an anarchist.”

Punk legend John Lydon has denied allegations he was involved in a racist attack on Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke.

Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has urged today's rock stars to take notes from his legendary punk band - because he is convinced they are "Britain's finest".

A case of mistaken identity reportedly left Duffy in tears on Monday night - after punk rocker Johnny Rotten barked at the star for embracing him.

THE Sex Pistols snarled and shouted their way through their greatest hits at the start of a brief reunion tour, and early reviews praised the 50-somethings for maintaining the filth and fury.

Punk legend John Lydon ranted about everything from British politicians to life in California as he launched a new computer game tonight.

John Lydon threatened to kill a fan at a concert in Los Angeles after he was hit in the face with a drink.

Punk legend John Lydon has lashed out at Sting – calling The Police frontman a “soggy old dead carcass”.

Stan must find way to overcome Duff loss

MAYBE the IRFU should pass on both anthems (and the Ireland’s Call dirge) and invite Johnny Rotten to perform the Sex Pistols’ God Save The Queen, especially the last verse, in Croke Park:

The flirtatious first meeting between Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence has come top of a list of notorious rock star interviews.

The Brits hit Manhattan for a huge party celebrating their style, led by fashion icon Sienna Miller.

Punk rock band the Sex Pistols have delivered a massive snub to America’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after being picked to join the club, dismissing the institution as “urine in wine”.

Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten has launched a scathing attack on the British royal family while filming a documentary about the monarchy.

John Lydon is considering reforming seminal punk act the Sex Pistols for one final money-spinning show.

Bjork has been voted the world’s most eccentric star.

Former Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten wants to perform to the people of Iraq, despite fearing they could stone him to death.

Former boyband singer Justin Timberlake is being lined up to play one of the most controversial figures in rock history in a new biopic - the Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten.

ROLLING STONE Keith Richards has been voted the biggest hellraiser in rock.

Rolling Stone Keith Richards has been voted the biggest hell-raiser in rock.

Former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown insists he is a perfect rock figurehead, because he's an outspoken maverick like legendary Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten.

Punk idol John Lydon became embroiled in a vicious brawl with music rival Jimmy Pursey in London's US Embassy, according to the Sham 69 frontman himself.

Punk icons The Sex Pistols are reforming up for Live 8's London gig - and their reunion is set to be the highlight of the entire event.

John Lydon has been voted the “most punk” star of all time. The Sex Pistols legend came out just ahead of Joe Strummer from The Clash - and 13 places ahead of former bandmate Sid Vicious.

They outraged the nation with their four-letter outburst on teatime television - but former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock now says he disapproves of swearing.

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

If you thought Johnny Rotten’s decision to appear on I’m A Celebrity... was a rum move for a countercultural hero, how about Bob Dylan as a judge on America’s version of Pop Idol?

Punk icon Johnny Rotten today revealed he missed the Pan Am flight which blew up over Lockerbie after his wife took too long packing.