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John Lydon Says Sex Pistols Bandmates Never Reached Out After Wife’s Death

The comments underscore a long-running rift with a lineup now fronted by Frank Carter.

Overview

  • Lydon made the claim in a new interview with The Times, saying he heard nothing from Steve Jones, Glen Matlock or Paul Cook.
  • Asked about a return to the group, he said he would not rejoin.
  • Forster died in April 2023 after Alzheimer’s; Lydon was her full-time carer and says his grief has been complex, including an initial turn to alcohol.
  • The Sex Pistols have been performing their catalog with Frank Carter, including shows at London’s Bush Hall and tours that followed.
  • Lydon also criticized Danny Boyle’s 2022 Pistol TV series for not consulting him, and no public response from his former bandmates has been reported.