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Former Sex Pistols Frontman John Lydon Thinks The Rolling Stones ‘Should Retire’ • May 8, 2025, 11:10 AM ET (Billboard)
Sex Pistol’s John Lyndon condemns Kneecap over ‘kill your MP’ video • May 7, 2025, 5:10 AM ET (The Telegraph)

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Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2006)
Date 1975 - 1978
Related People Sid Vicious • Malcolm McLaren

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