Punk has a shoddy reputation but "Never Mind The Bollocks" is one of the most well written, performed and recorded albums of the 1970's. The guitars just crush.
John sounds jollier with Steve than with anyone else. He laughs a lot. His voice is totally off guard and full of unusual friendliness, like when he talks to his real mate, which I believe Steve is to him. In a nutshell, John sounds very happy.
On the other hand this is from a Rolling Stone interview with Steve published on 13 January 2017: What is your friendship with John Lydon like now? "There is no friendship. He lives in L.A., I live in L.A., but we just don’t talk. I think the last time I spoke to him was 2008 when we did a tour of Europe. I have no desire to speak to him and he has no desire to speak to me. That’s totally fine. I wish him all the best. I’ve got no resentment toward him. It’s just our marriage went wrong and we got divorced."
nowadays lydon sounds completely crazy.. he sounds hateful and lost. he's turned into a loud idiot. i'm sure that has a lot to do with jonesy wanting nothing to do with lydon anymore.
Oh John, He sounds so happy here, so lovely. Wish he would show that big heart of his more. What a delight to hear him let his guard down and be himself
Absolutely love this interview !!! 1 was 14 years old in 1978 and The Pistols were our Beatles and The Clash were our Stones !!! I still love the guys and their music, to say they changed the music world is one hell of an understatement,,, long may they continue !!!! 😍😍😍🎸👌
@@youjoker9647 Oh right, saw it was from 2006 but didn't realise they were back at loggerheads with each other - thought it was all water under the bridge now, oh well.
As a working-class Brit, I've always respected these guys for going out and doing it for themselves. That was what was so great about all the bands that started around the same time, they were kids who had nothing and felt like they had no future yet they changed music for the better (well, for a while anyway). Not only that but the Pistols made one of the greatest rock and roll albums ever.
I love John Lydon turning down the rock and roll hall of shame.... I mean fame. What a guy! What a band, what an album!! And they're right about the UK, even now in 2020.
They were like proper lightning striking. Just perfect time, place and guys. It’s timeless in sound, which is why it keeps selling every year to a new generation.
My copy has 'Submarine Mission' adhered with a sticker. I never understood the practicality of it. U.K. fans didn't stop buying so it wasn't, 'What are we going to do w/all these extra copies, do we sell them to the Yanks?' Maybe I'll think about it when I'm not smoking a joint😏
Met Jonesy a few times back in he 70s in NYC - I had see him onstage with Kraut, covering bodies. I was at a friend’s apartment on east 13th street, we both stopped at the buzzer, I recognized him and told him I had seen him a week ago at the club I can’t remember the name of now. And he took the praise well, and then” Can you get me in the building?”his drug dealer ws up on the 4th or 5th floor. Buzzed him in,, opened my friend’s door, you’ll never guess who I just met.” My friend mike, who lived a block up on east 13th street, was a major pistols fan and didn’t quite believe I met him. Later they became friend at gold’s gym in Los Angeles. Mike died 10 years ago; wish he were here to hear this interview.
Jonny is funny warm and friendly here.. something I’ve never known before. Usually he’s trying to be provocative and edgy but here he’s such a happy, hilarious, quick witted character here. Love it.
I know right? When did he suddenly turn nice? He was such a prick for so long I used to almost feel bad for SOME of the interviewers. I get it tho. He didn't want to be made a spectacle. Ignoring his intelligence, asking stupid questions, which almost NEVER had to do with his band PIL!!!
This is the best interview with John lydon lve heard, no stupid provocative questions that you pretty much know how it will be answered. I really enjoyed listening to them chat, I wish it was longer
Breath of fresh air, isn't it. Really let himself down voting for a piece of shit like Tronald Dump all the same. Not a lot of respect for him doing that, knowing all the time he would quite happy and simply not care.
I know these two have had their ups and downs over the years, but hearing them here getting on in this interview is a great moment. Two extraordinary guys who've lead extraordinary lives. Cheers.
@@davidgoodfellow2384 Talking for an hour over old times is one thing, but living under each others feet for months on end is quite another. Lydon doesnt have many friends because hes quite an obnoxious character, and he will never give credit where credit is due. "Punk" is DIY fashion and DIY music and its that simple, so in that regard the sex pistols were a fake manufactured band who turned out to be something special for a very short period. The band were a front for a fashion shop called sex, and they were named after the fashion shop but Lydon cant stomach that truth. The clothes in said fashion shop were expensive and the people who bought them were middle class, yet elsewhere in the country like Manchester for instance, they had no "punk" fashion shop so had to alter and create their own clothes. They also created their own music and that was real punk as was what those American pioneers were doing. Lydon however will acknowledge none of this and lives in his own fantasy where everyone elses achievements need his approval. The pistols released 3 good singles and a great album but that doesnt detract from the reality..
I loved the sound of Johns voice. Still do. The timbre of his vocals on NMTB is just superb. His sound has a magnetism which is impossible to replicate. His voice alongside Steve’s Les Paul riffing is a marriage made in Heaven. Awesome!!
These 2 are the real deal, absolutely! They came from nothing, got kicked around, and made it out the other side. Jonesy's book is an excellent read. Thank you for your book and all the great interviews!!
Loved hearing these two old mates chatting. So good to hear lots of stories straight from the horses mouth and putting the record straight. Shame that Johnny got upset and left out of the making of Pistol. But I can see how Jonesy wanted to be heard because he put a lot of heart, time and energy into the band as well. And Steve's guitar playing was iconic. And let's face it, Johnny does try and make the the Sex Pistols all about him . Although probably, the Sex Pistols would never have got so famous without John. But Steve does call Johnny a genius in Pistol - was glad about that. His lyrics and persona were genius, but he shut down the other band members, and you can see they were often just tolerating him and had given up trying to argue with him. All said and done, not much is mentioned about how funny they all were , such working class wit - comedy gold and I love it. The kind of humour that springs from hardship and poverty, when it's hard to survive, sometimes all you can do is laugh,
I bought the album the day it came out and the excitement i experienced all those years ago is still there today. When I hear it I'm sought of in awe at how well it has stood the test of time. I love these guys and being working class myself it made me feel relevant then and also now.
And that was such a time for music. Talk about two ends of the spectrum, never mind the bollocks came out while disco was big. I thought that was great!
Time looks back on the Pistols and it's un-arguabe that the Bollox album is one of the most influential Albums ever recorded. and of course John has proven himself over and over as the most Honest guy in Music. He is who he is! They broke the mould when they made him and thats a fact. Love his personality.
I love that John still listens to NMTB. I've heard so many artists say they never go back and listen to their stuff. Why not? I mean, I get 'moving on' and stuff but if it's good it's good, and NMTB is fucking good!
He’s hilarious!! Says exactly what’s on his mind. Love it. Worked a show in LV with him once & the guy pulled no punches & put people in their place...comedically, of course.
I enjoyed listening to this while drinking a few ales on the sofa. Almost felt like I was in a pub listening to these two going on. Cheers Steve and John!
The pistols were REAL. They will NEVER get their TRUE recognition. They were one band that changed the face of rock. Changed the course of rock music. Very few bands can you say : Before and after. But the Sex Pistols were one of those bands. BEFORE the SEX PISTOLS and AFTER the SEX PISTOLS!!! Rock n Roll was never the same. I for one Think they changed it for the better. “ God Save The Queen”
ed rader of course. That’s what I’m saying. Guitar was before and after Hendrix. Pistols had the same effect. Just not in HIS league. But same concept. But Hendrix made guys like Clapton want to give up playing and the pistols made us say “ wow you don’t have to be a Hendrix or Page or Clapton to play Rock. That’s all I’m saying. But their album is incredible
John always told the truth, quite plainly. Right there, in 1977, while he is being portrayed in the media as the world's greatest oddball, all he is doing is being honest in a very matter of fact way, and being appropriately annoyed by reporters stupid questions.
I once saw John Lydon outside Highbury, Arsenal FC's old stadium. There were rumours that he was an Arsenal fan and that he stood on the Clock End, an uncovered terrace, which also housed the away fans. Clock Enders, such as Johnny, were known to be alternative/deranged types because a) they chose to stand in the rain b) If there was a fight, they would be the front line. The day I saw him, he looked hungover and was wearing a long brown overcoat and had spiky yellow hair. When I recognised him I smiled and he gave me a mumbled "Alright, mate". It was kind of comforting to know the legend was true and a Sex Pistol was one of us.
Truth is that the USA have been pissed off for ever that they missed the true punk era.....sorry but iggy, mc5, ramones etal never had one iota of what the sex pistols were conveying and never could....
@Chronicles of Bap Haha!!! Good one. I still like the Tap though, too. 'Big Bottom' drives me out of my mind... Speaking of Rush, Steve Jones and Alex Lifeson are two of the tightest rock rhythm guitar players you'll hear. Of course, Alex has a slightly bigger, uh, vocabulary than Steve.
`Screen-on -the-green',Islington in '76 was where i caught the pistols.by god they were good.my punkette girlfriend and i,went to see them,words fail me.what a band.
legends. fucking legends. listening to them be so cordial, reflective, thoughtful, and amiable to each other is so heart-warming and lovely. Johnny Rotten (and Cutie Jones) for ever.
I saw the Sex Pistols play at the infamous Screen At The Green Islington in 1976. They were superb. Johnny Rotten/Lydon was utterly terrifying, but he was compelling to watch. Steve Jones was a corrosive wall of sound, the natural heir to James Williamson. It couldn't last unfortunately but for a short while, the Pistols were the most exciting band in the land.
Hi, The reason is because Steve jones has always resented John Lydon for having a big mouth and getting all the attention. I guess you could say to him "Well why didnt you speak Steve?"Maybe he was young and lacked the confidence to speak.I dont know. I thinkSteve is more tolerant of John now they are both older,but hes never going to love him like Paul Cook.@@igorjajic2726
Brilliant stuff...I still play the album I bought when I was 16...life changing. I was told I had a bad attitude...that made my day and I've still got that attitude today and I'm 60 now! Thanks Pistols!! Shame that these guys are no longer friends, so I hear...that's sad, as they obviously got on really well 😔
Same, 16 and now I'm 60 too. I've still got the attitude, not many of us about. Great comment. Without all the media and tragedy that happened, they probably would be firm buddies today.
@MIKE J . Well, he's not a nobody in the music industry so lots of people care what he thinks. And if you'd actually read what he said you'd know he considers NMTB one of the best albums of the 70's.
Watched number interviews by John Lydon & one main constant thing is honestly.He has become UK national treasure He was superb in Jungle .Always stayed true to his roots.He was only one spoke about Savile but was not aired All day id vote for John My son of ever decided give it a go & I believe up & down UK people going & old would vote for him Also does lot Charity that never learn about because does it properly not for his own ego .Today if John was do Sex Pistols tour demand couldn't be met Esp with Royals scandals Probably try stop it ever happening Be seen as real threat And thanks for mentioning Glasgow .We would look after you Mr Lydon
Two of our Best British Exports ....Being a true Brit myself , to hear two mates having a good old trip down memory lane is great , all that was missing were the beers , but knowing those John , hes got one tucked away somewhere 😂🍺
I don't care what people think is and isn't punk. Never Mind The Bollocks is one of the greatest rock and roll albums ever made.
Gospel Truth.:)
Agreed!!
100% true my friend! I just listened to it the other day and was thinking the same sediment.
Hellz Yeah 🎸⚡️
There are few albums out there that are great start to finish.... Never Mind is one of them.
Punk has a shoddy reputation but "Never Mind The Bollocks" is one of the most well written, performed and recorded albums of the 1970's. The guitars just crush.
John sounds jollier with Steve than with anyone else. He laughs a lot. His voice is totally off guard and full of unusual friendliness, like when he talks to his real mate, which I believe Steve is to him. In a nutshell, John sounds very happy.
On the other hand this is from a Rolling Stone interview with Steve published on 13 January 2017: What is your friendship with John Lydon like now?
"There is no friendship. He lives in L.A., I live in L.A., but we just don’t talk. I think the last time I spoke to him was 2008 when we did a tour of Europe. I have no desire to speak to him and he has no desire to speak to me. That’s totally fine. I wish him all the best. I’ve got no resentment toward him. It’s just our marriage went wrong and we got divorced."
@@gottlobfrege1527 Steve called Sid a junkie see and John didn't like it end of story went wrong for their
InThe Nostalgia it was the late 70s everybody was shagging anything and everything
They fell out after the final tour in 08...
nowadays lydon sounds completely crazy.. he sounds hateful and lost. he's turned into a loud idiot. i'm sure that has a lot to do with jonesy wanting nothing to do with lydon anymore.
Oh John,
He sounds so happy here, so lovely. Wish he would show that big heart of his more. What a delight to hear him let his guard down and be himself
I wann ere da antichrist,
Never Mind the Bollocks is one of the greatest "rock"n roll albums ever made....it still sounds fresh even today.
Absolutely love this interview !!! 1 was 14 years old in 1978 and The Pistols were our Beatles and The Clash were our Stones !!! I still love the guys and their music, to say they changed the music world is one hell of an understatement,,, long may they continue !!!! 😍😍😍🎸👌
The Pistols were life changing. The punch and the tone have never been matched, a piece of history it is. Thank you fellas for all you’ve done.
They changed society for the better, never mind the bollocks here’s the sex pistols.
Indeed. The were the zenith of the zeitgeist.
Two old friends finally catching up in the world...What a gem..The wonderment of what they did and the fascinated joy in their giggles. Priceless.
I love the fact that they get on now - brilliant!
Er, this is from 2006. Steve is always scathing about Lydon at every chance he gets.
@@youjoker9647 Oh right, saw it was from 2006 but didn't realise they were back at loggerheads with each other - thought it was all water under the bridge now, oh well.
lol. A little Overboard with the creative choice of adjectives.
Rotten keeps interrupting.
Johnny hit the nail on the head when he said he enjoyed being interviewed by someone who knows him so well.
Great stuff.
As a working-class Brit, I've always respected these guys for going out and doing it for themselves. That was what was so great about all the bands that started around the same time, they were kids who had nothing and felt like they had no future yet they changed music for the better (well, for a while anyway). Not only that but the Pistols made one of the greatest rock and roll albums ever.
Lydon married into serious wealth in 1980. Good for him.
Fuck yeah they did...
Not even new rich but old rich.@@GUITARTIME2024
I love John Lydon turning down the rock and roll hall of shame.... I mean fame. What a guy! What a band, what an album!! And they're right about the UK, even now in 2020.
'Don't know how we did it Steve..' loveliest thing I've ever heard..
Could listen to these two talk for hours. Absolute gems. National treasures.
not talking now
national treasures. Well, that seems to be the opposite of what most of us were looking for. Rotten may not have meant it, but some of us did.
Every song on that album is perfect. The production was also perfection. It plays like blistering, Rock n Roll.
They were like proper lightning striking. Just perfect time, place and guys. It’s timeless in sound, which is why it keeps selling every year to a new generation.
My copy has 'Submarine Mission' adhered with a sticker. I never understood the practicality of it. U.K. fans didn't stop buying so it wasn't, 'What are we going to do w/all these extra copies, do we sell them to the Yanks?' Maybe I'll think about it when I'm not smoking a joint😏
i love this reunion and hearing them chat and laugh together just like they're kids all over again!
I love this. These two fellas are priceless.
Top blokes the pair of them.
True.
They don't seem to be in a good place with each other right now. Hope they reconcile...
I can't get enough of Jonesy' Jukebox.Great stuff.
Met Jonesy a few times back in he 70s in NYC - I had see him onstage with Kraut, covering bodies. I was at a friend’s apartment on east 13th street, we both stopped at the buzzer, I recognized him and told him I had seen him a week ago at the club I can’t remember the name of now. And he took the praise well, and then” Can you get me in the building?”his drug dealer ws up on the 4th or 5th floor. Buzzed him in,, opened my friend’s door, you’ll never guess who I just met.” My friend mike, who lived a block up on east 13th street, was a major pistols fan and didn’t quite believe I met him. Later they became friend at gold’s gym in Los Angeles. Mike died 10 years ago; wish he were here to hear this interview.
Kraut were great
Nice story m8 , hell find u again p alls
Jonny is funny warm and friendly here.. something I’ve never known before. Usually he’s trying to be provocative and edgy but here he’s such a happy, hilarious, quick witted character here. Love it.
I know right? When did he suddenly turn nice? He was such a prick for so long I used to almost feel bad for SOME of the interviewers. I get it tho. He didn't want to be made a spectacle. Ignoring his intelligence, asking stupid questions, which almost NEVER had to do with his band PIL!!!
That's because they were really shitt, nahh
quick witted character.......JOHN LYDON
Just heard the album in its entirety. There isn't a bad song on the album its fucking brilliant
Bodies, now that's a song!
Best intro on the album. It's just weird, but awesome!!!
Abortions were popular in Birmingham during the 70's
k why? cause of the language , curious as to why you think that
it's definitely a song!!
Agreed 👍🏻
This is the best interview with John lydon lve heard, no stupid provocative questions that you pretty much know how it will be answered.
I really enjoyed listening to them chat, I wish it was longer
I agree I'm 58 Punk Rocker from Motorcity Stuttgart Germany ☠️💣☠️
Breath of fresh air, isn't it. Really let himself down voting for a piece of shit like Tronald Dump all the same. Not a lot of respect for him doing that, knowing all the time he would quite happy and simply not care.
This is so heartwarming; two rock icons who are also really decent blokes
Never Mind The Bollocks is one of the greatest rock albums of all time
It’s incredible how good the bollocks still sounds. Absolutely love John. Such an authentic human being.
Bollocks is one of those albums which has never aged. It's sounds as good today as it did in 1977.
JOHNNY ROTTEN AND STEVE JONES TALKING ABOUT FOOTBALL LIKE TWO NORMAL BLOKES AND THEN PLAYING BREAD PRICELESS
Eternally grateful for these 2 blokes. They made some of the purest, most impactful, energetic music (as an art form) that I've ever heard.
I know these two have had their ups and downs over the years, but hearing them here getting on in this interview is a great moment. Two extraordinary guys who've lead extraordinary lives. Cheers.
I always think they say we don't get on and this and that but listening to these two I find it hard to believe
@@davidgoodfellow2384 Talking for an hour over old times is one thing, but living under each others feet for months on end is quite another.
Lydon doesnt have many friends because hes quite an obnoxious character, and he will never give credit where credit is due. "Punk" is DIY fashion and DIY music and its that simple, so in that regard the sex pistols were a fake manufactured band who turned out to be something special for a very short period. The band were a front for a fashion shop called sex, and they were named after the fashion shop but Lydon cant stomach that truth. The clothes in said fashion shop were expensive and the people who bought them were middle class, yet elsewhere in the country like Manchester for instance, they had no "punk" fashion shop so had to alter and create their own clothes. They also created their own music and that was real punk as was what those American pioneers were doing. Lydon however will acknowledge none of this and lives in his own fantasy where everyone elses achievements need his approval. The pistols released 3 good singles and a great album but that doesnt detract from the reality..
I loved the sound of Johns voice. Still do. The timbre of his vocals on NMTB is just superb. His sound has a magnetism which is impossible to replicate. His voice alongside Steve’s Les Paul riffing is a marriage made in Heaven. Awesome!!
Shhh
These 2 are the real deal, absolutely! They came from nothing, got kicked around, and made it out the other side. Jonesy's book is an excellent read. Thank you for your book and all the great interviews!!
Johnny is so refreshingly real. A great show.
Loved hearing these two old mates chatting. So good to hear lots of stories straight from the horses mouth and putting the record straight. Shame that Johnny got upset and left out of the making of Pistol. But I can see how Jonesy wanted to be heard because he put a lot of heart, time and energy into the band as well. And Steve's guitar playing was iconic. And let's face it, Johnny does try and make the the Sex Pistols all about him . Although probably, the Sex Pistols would never have got so famous without John. But Steve does call Johnny a genius in Pistol - was glad about that. His lyrics and persona were genius, but he shut down the other band members, and you can see they were often just tolerating him and had given up trying to argue with him. All said and done, not much is mentioned about how funny they all were , such working class wit - comedy gold and I love it. The kind of humour that springs from hardship and poverty, when it's hard to survive, sometimes all you can do is laugh,
Good comment. Know what ya mean
Great to hear Steve and John getting along like this.. probably the best interview I've heard 👌
They hate each other now
@@brettbanta2100 it's very sad
@@micksmusicchannel Yeah, it is. John says that he's never going to forgive them ever
@@brettbanta2100 no more Pistols reunions 😔
@@micksmusicchannel I'm afraid so, my friend
johns a proper real human being and he cracks me up
@seamus heaney tells it like it is and also like he said doesn't like injustice and yes he's a real human being
@seamus heaney The opposite of you. Now you're well elaborated.
I bought the album the day it came out and the excitement i experienced all those years ago is still there today. When I hear it I'm sought of in awe at how well it has stood the test of time. I love these guys and being working class myself it made me feel relevant then and also now.
And that was such a time for music. Talk about two ends of the spectrum, never mind the bollocks came out while disco was big. I thought that was great!
I wuz 2 skate to burn album
Time looks back on the Pistols and it's un-arguabe that the Bollox album is one of the most influential Albums ever recorded. and of course John has proven himself over and over as the most Honest guy in Music. He is who he is! They broke the mould when they made him and thats a fact. Love his personality.
This is so great, a guitar player respecting his lead singer and there's nothing wrong withthat.
Even though they are not friends it seems they respect each other and the stuff they created together. Nice to hear John this relaxed and happy.
They might have been getting along somewhat still at this point. They had a falling out after their 2008 reunion festival tour
When you only released 1 official album and were a band a total of 26 months and become icons, you effing did something!!!!
Sure
@@BrianMarcus-nz7cs Name another band that's ever done that in music history Mr. sure!!
🎼 Klass act bud , still stands today , honest 👍
A couple of proper geezers.
U TURN ,, AH WELL
They certainly are.
I love that John still listens to NMTB. I've heard so many artists say they never go back and listen to their stuff. Why not? I mean, I get 'moving on' and stuff but if it's good it's good, and NMTB is fucking good!
This IS T H E real deal ! Lydon & Jones 👍👍👍👍👍❤🎸🎼🔫😁😊
This is great to see the two iconic Pistols just" avin a chat
It would be great to see them having a chat....next time lets hope someone plugs in a camera.
you're actually more *listening* to them than 'seeing' them
sexobscura yes , true ha ha😂😂
He’s hilarious!! Says exactly what’s on his mind. Love it.
Worked a show in LV with him once & the guy pulled no punches & put people in their place...comedically, of course.
Best band in the world, my favourite song writers, John and Steve
What,no Glen?
Glen had the rhythms
love these interviews, two superstars in my eyes.
I enjoyed listening to this while drinking a few ales on the sofa. Almost felt like I was in a pub listening to these two going on. Cheers Steve and John!
Doing the same. 2 years later.
this was great. i've never heard john sounding so chilled out
The pistols were REAL. They will NEVER get their TRUE recognition. They were one band that changed the face of rock. Changed the course of rock music. Very few bands can you say : Before and after. But the Sex Pistols were one of those bands. BEFORE the SEX PISTOLS and AFTER the SEX PISTOLS!!! Rock n Roll was never the same. I for one Think they changed it for the better. “ God Save The Queen”
ever hear of jimi hendrix
ed rader of course. That’s what I’m saying. Guitar was before and after Hendrix. Pistols had the same effect. Just not in HIS league. But same concept. But Hendrix made guys like Clapton want to give up playing and the pistols made us say “ wow you don’t have to be a Hendrix or Page or Clapton to play Rock. That’s all I’m saying. But their album is incredible
yes I love the pistols. they definitely shaped punk rock
terry miller This was due to the press in those days and manager Malcolm McLaren.
You want the audio proof of their greatness? GRAB THIS: Live at the 76 Club Burton on Trent - KILLER! ruclips.net/video/D9L0P1f3Vek/видео.html
Pure radio gold! Love this so much!
John always told the truth, quite plainly. Right there, in 1977, while he is being portrayed in the media as the world's greatest oddball, all he is doing is being honest in a very matter of fact way, and being appropriately annoyed by reporters stupid questions.
Thanks for posting this, the biggest one of the Jonesy's Jukebox i hadn't heard yet
I will never stop being amazed by the bravery that they must have had trailblazing thru the American South touring Honky Tonk Bars 😆
I once saw John Lydon outside Highbury, Arsenal FC's old stadium. There were rumours that he was an Arsenal fan and that he stood on the Clock End, an uncovered terrace, which also housed the away fans. Clock Enders, such as Johnny, were known to be alternative/deranged types because a) they chose to stand in the rain b) If there was a fight, they would be the front line. The day I saw him, he looked hungover and was wearing a long brown overcoat and had spiky yellow hair. When I recognised him I smiled and he gave me a mumbled "Alright, mate". It was kind of comforting to know the legend was true and a Sex Pistol was one of us.
Love Spurs Love Lydon ! - you Gooners aren't that bad - good back 4 in the day !
This was just fun to listen to. It‘s just two old friends who have been through a lot together having fun.
This is great. I feel like I’m eavesdropping on two old friends.
the return! this was on you-tube a while back then disappeared - very pleased it's back, thanks!
Simply one of the best interviews that I have heard in years.
Awesome to hear these two legends chatting.
The Jonesys JUKEBOX we have all been waiting for!
I'm glad I stumbled on this, plain talking musicians !
I've never taken Green Day seriously . Comparing them with the Pistols is laughable
Truth is that the USA have been pissed off for ever that they missed the true punk era.....sorry but iggy, mc5, ramones etal never had one iota of what the sex pistols were conveying and never could....
Like comparing Spinal Tap to Rush
I will take Tap ANY day !
Its sacrilegious to even say Green day in the same sentence as the Pistols !!
@Chronicles of Bap Haha!!! Good one. I still like the Tap though, too. 'Big Bottom' drives me out of my mind...
Speaking of Rush, Steve Jones and Alex Lifeson are two of the tightest rock rhythm guitar players you'll hear. Of course, Alex has a slightly bigger, uh, vocabulary than Steve.
`Screen-on -the-green',Islington in '76 was where i caught the pistols.by god they were good.my punkette girlfriend and i,went to see them,words fail me.what a band.
Brilliant interview. John Lydon in great form here!
legends. fucking legends. listening to them be so cordial, reflective, thoughtful, and amiable to each other is so heart-warming and lovely. Johnny Rotten (and Cutie Jones) for ever.
Nice to hear Chris spedding getting a mention
Yes, it is.
the number of times he's never mentioned by people who claim they real rock n' rollers is an absolute farce.
He was a womble
Joyous. Sat down with a brew in a comfy chair. Headphones on listening to this chit chat. Brilliant 👍👍
I saw the Sex Pistols play at the infamous Screen At The Green Islington in 1976.
They were superb. Johnny Rotten/Lydon was utterly terrifying, but he was compelling
to watch. Steve Jones was a corrosive wall of sound, the natural heir to James
Williamson. It couldn't last unfortunately but for a short while, the Pistols were the
most exciting band in the land.
I’m so jealous!!
These two are hilarious
Ireally enjoyed listening to these two.
Lydon has been one of my icons for decades now, but he CAN be pretty hard work sometimes.
A prickly character.
He just tells it like it is.
Yeah, and they used to say Jimmy Pursey as a motormouth!
@@OldMod67 On friggin in the riggin Syeve Jones mocks pursey Alwight Jimmy .
Johnny is sometimes very decent in interviews.
Finsbury Park 1996. So excited. Was too young first time round so I’d waited twenty years. Loved every minute.
It's sad to see these 2 getting on so well and now they hate each other. Such a pity.
not so much John ,more steves dislikeof john
@@debbieharry387 do Ou k ow the reasson........?
Hi, The reason is because Steve jones has always resented John Lydon for having a big mouth and getting all the attention. I guess you could say to him "Well why didnt you speak Steve?"Maybe he was young and lacked the confidence to speak.I dont know. I thinkSteve is more tolerant of John now they are both older,but hes never going to love him like Paul Cook.@@igorjajic2726
This is the first time I've listened to him sounding normal
Brilliant stuff...I still play the album I bought when I was 16...life changing. I was told I had a bad attitude...that made my day and I've still got that attitude today and I'm 60 now! Thanks Pistols!! Shame that these guys are no longer friends, so I hear...that's sad, as they obviously got on really well 😔
Same, 16 and now I'm 60 too. I've still got the attitude, not many of us about. Great comment. Without all the media and tragedy that happened, they probably would be firm buddies today.
@@mspersonunknowable we are a dying breed mate ...but I will always remember 1976-79 as an amazing time here in the uk. I certainly enjoyed myself!! 😉
Funniest thing i've heard in ages. Well worth a listen. Legends.
A couple of proper geezers.
Man, could you imagine a weekly podcast of these two nowadays? It'd be bananas.
Rotten is on fire here! What an awesome exchange this is!
Public Image Ltd. - The Order Of Death (This is what you want... this is what you get - 1984) l love it, pure class.
How cool to listen to these two together
Holding a copy of "Bollocks"
"I've written 10 albums and I'd give them all up to have written this"
Noel Gallagher.
@MIKE J .
Well, he's not a nobody in the music industry so lots of people care what he thinks.
And if you'd actually read what he said you'd know he considers NMTB one of the best albums of the 70's.
Lol..just watched that! 'And I'm an arrogant bastard' 🤣..sneaky algorithm!🤣
That is a real compliment
And hes a big headed tossa..
So wud i
How did they ever manage to get this broadcast in America? Two absolute philosophers
I loved hearing this interaction between the two
Watched number interviews by John Lydon & one main constant thing is honestly.He has become UK national treasure He was superb in Jungle .Always stayed true to his roots.He was only one spoke about Savile but was not aired All day id vote for John My son of ever decided give it a go & I believe up & down UK people going & old would vote for him Also does lot Charity that never learn about because does it properly not for his own ego .Today if John was do Sex Pistols tour demand couldn't be met Esp with Royals scandals Probably try stop it ever happening Be seen as real threat
And thanks for mentioning Glasgow .We would look after you Mr Lydon
Been trying to find this for a while... thanks for uploading !
I seen the pistols in 96 in Sydney, they were great and steve jones was brilliant.
I saw the Pistols here in Dallas Texas. Best show I ever saw.(1996)
I love how Lydon hates Greenday 😂
He Hates Fakes
Dull Day 🥴🤢
Two of our Best British Exports ....Being a true Brit myself , to hear two mates having a good old trip down memory lane is great , all that was missing were the beers , but knowing those John , hes got one tucked away somewhere 😂🍺
Love listening to this. Two old mates talking about the punk days.
This is a brilliant chat.
The best I’ve heard of Johnny and the best insights ever to all those experiences and personalities.
Perfectly casual.
I love that after all the tension and problems they've had with each other in the past they were able to work back to a good place with each other
The haven't spoken to each other in more than a decade, I imagine the whole ruckus over the TV series will only make things worse
That album changed music in the UK for the better.Still sounds brilliant today
Two men who rocked the world.
Love this. I love these guys. Two old mates having a catch up! The Sex Pistols are the real deal - Amazing, wonderful band! xxxx
I’ve been waiting for this!!! Jonsey you are the man
This chemistry is magical
Thilo Hornschild what? what chemistry? are you not aware they don’t even like each other they haven’t talked since 2008. this is from 2006
I love him when he's not being defensive. Great chat. Love Steve Jones too😊
I listen to this a couple of times a year these two are great haha should be a regular thing
I got the blues...and this this two pop up on RUclips, oh lordi I laught so hard my sadness just vanished😂🤣🇸🇪🤩
This is a surprisingly cute chat between ol' chums.
two of my favorite people in the world!
I'm still listening to Siouxsie and the Banshees