Lydon's outspoken personality, rebellious image and fashion style led Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren to invite Lydon to join the group as its lead vocalist. He is also the lead vocalist of post-punk band Public Image Ltd (PiL), which he founded and fronted from 1978 until 1993, and again since 2009. He was the lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols, which was active from 1975 to 1978, and again for various revivals during the 1990s and 2000s.
John Joseph Lydon ( / ˈ l aɪ d ən/ born 31 January 1956), also known by his former stage name Johnny Rotten, is an English-American singer and songwriter.
