John Lydon calls Sex Pistols and Frank Carter tour “karaoke” and “almost malicious in its intent”

nme.com:

John Lydon has branded the Sex Pistols’ reunion with Frank Carter as “karaoke” during a new interview with NME.The former Sex Pistol’s frontman and Public Image Ltd founder made the comments to.

NME during a new interview for this week’s edition of Does Rock N Roll Kill Braincells?! – coming Friday – which saw him look back on his time in the music industry and reflect on some of his most memorable moments.During one part of the discussion, the singer was asked for his opinion of his former bandmates, Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones, and their decision to hit the road with Frank Carter acting as frontman.Responding, Lydon said: “The poor sausage!

Does he know what he’s walked into? Good on him, what a great fucking opportunity, but there’s something darker going on behind it.“It’s almost malicious in its intent.

And it’s karaoke – that’s all it will ever be. Bloody hell, The Three Stooges in that band have had how many years to write some new songs?