Sex Pistols at War As ‘Johnny Rotten’ Tries to Block Band’s Music for Danny Boyle’s ‘Pistols’ FX Show
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variety.comK.J. Yossman A spat between members of 1970s punk band The Sex Pistols over the use of their music in Danny Boyle’s new FX series about the group has reached London’s High Court.Former lead singer Johnny Rotten — whose real name is John Lydon — is defending a lawsuit from Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook regarding his refusal to give permission for the band’s hits, such as “God Save the Queen,” to be used in Boyle’s show.The show is based on Jones’s memoir, “Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol.”During the first day of the trial on Thursday, it emerged that Lydon had previously refused permission for “God Save the Queen” to be used on Netflix show “The Crown,” according to reports, much to his former bandmates’ fury..
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