The Independent — The Sex Pistols turned down an invitation to perform at the Olympics’ opening ceremony because the organisers wanted to censor one of their most famous songs, John Lydon has revealed. more info

ContactMusic — John Lydon has distanced himself from the reissue of The Sex Pistols anti-monarchist song God Save the Queen The groups frontman believes rereleasing the track in time for Britains Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee undermines what they initial... more info

ContactMusic — Punk icon John Lydon battled years of guilt for the ill health he suffered in childhood - because he felt like a burden on his parents The Sex Pistols singer was seven years old when he was diagnosed with spinal meningitis and he spent a year in hosp... more info

Gigwise — 'This undermines the Sex Pistols' says singer of online bid for chart topper more info

ContactMusic — Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon wants no part of the fan campaign to push the bands God Save The Queen re-release to the top of the charts insisting the group never cared about pop success The British monarchy was shaken to the core in 1977 when the ... more info

411 Mania — It's not his campaign... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — John Lydon, alias punk rock godfather Johnny Rotten, has returned to the studio with his post-Sex Pistols band Public Image Ltd. for PiL's first album in 20 years. The new album, "This is PiL," will be released May 28. more info

ContactMusic — The Sex Pistols turned down the chance to play at the Olympics The legendary punk band were asked to reform and perform at the huge summer sporting event in London but singer John Lydon turned the opportunity down as it doesnt fit with his punk id... more info

Gigwise — He takes aim at Phill Collins in rant about musicians' charity involvement more info

Guardian Music — The Sex Pistols have turned down an Olympic invitation. Tell us if your heroes ever chose money over artistic integrityThe Sex Pistols have declined an invitation to play at the London Olympics closing ceremony, pleasing fans who felt the band would ... more info