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Johnny Rotten

Johnny Rotten is the stage name of John Lydon, an influential English musician and singer best known as the frontman of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. Active in the late 1970s, he became famous for his rebellious attitude, provocative lyrics, and outspoken personality, symbolizing the punk movement's spirit of anti-establishment and rebelliousness. After the Sex Pistols disbanded, he pursued various music projects, including Public Image Ltd. Lydon’s raw vocal style and confrontational image helped shape punk's legacy as a genre that challenged social norms and authority.