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Sex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten Has Called Out Green Day

"Old man yells at cloud" Frontman of the Sex Pistols Johnny Rotten has inexplicably called out Green Day with a claim that the seminal pop-punk band are "embarrassing" in keeping the spirit of punk alive. Sharing his thoughts on the modern state of punk culture with the New York Times, he's quoted saying 'It is embarrassing, really. How many bands are out there like Green Day now? I look at them, and I just have to laugh. They're coat hangers, you know. A turgid version of something t...

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21:30 on October 3 2018

Johnny Rotten questions Green Day’s punk credibility: “They’re coat hangers”

Consequence of Sound — "They’re coat hangers... a turgid version of something that doesn’t actually belong to them.” more info
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10:40 on October 4 2018

Sex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten Has Called Out Green Day

Rock Sound — "Old man yells at cloud" Frontman of the Sex Pistols Johnny Rotten has inexplicably called out Green Day with a claim that the seminal pop-punk band are "embarrassi... more info
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