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John Lydon Says Sex Pistols Didn’t Reach Out After Wife’s Death

The band now tours with Frank Carter as frontman, with tentative talk of new material.

Overview

  • In a new Times interview, Lydon said he received no message from Steve Jones, Glen Matlock or Paul Cook after Nora Forster died in April 2023.
  • Asked if he would rejoin his former group, Lydon replied no.
  • Lydon has criticized the current shows with Frank Carter as inauthentic, following dates at London’s Bush Hall and wider tours.
  • Glen Matlock has said the group has ideas for new music with Carter, though nothing has been worked out.
  • Lydon called losing Forster the greatest tragedy of his life, acknowledged an initial turn to alcohol, and is continuing to perform with Public Image Ltd. in the UK.