Read Rotten: No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs by John Lydon, Keith Zimmerman, Kent Zimmerman Online

The rest has been mere spite. I have no time for lies or fantasy, and neither should you. Much of it has either been sensationalism or journalistic psychobabble. "Much has been written about the Sex Pistols. Now, Lydon candidly and at times, dare we say it, fondly looks back at himself, the Sex Pistols, and the "no future" attitude of the time. Rolling Stone calls Lydon a "pavement philosopher whose Dickensian roots blossom with Joycean color," and the San Francisco Chronicle calls Rotten an "invaluable bo

"and like to hear about the drama behind rock bands" according to RedHawk Cycles. I couldn't really get into the book, but it does have some interesting stories and anecdotes. If you are a Johnny Rotten fan, and like to hear about the drama behind rock bands, you'll probably enjoy it.. open up This is a very unique look at a very unique time in history. This is a raw look inside an intelligent, passionate yet egomaniacal mind. I was an infant during this period so to me this is like being able to hear first hand accounts of a period I wish I saw for myself. The only downer is that the book pays almost no attention to the 20 years after the breakup. I wanted to learn more about PiL and how Lydon survived the 80's! The best part of the book, other than his brutal honesty, is that a good part is written by other contributors who offer a fresh (and sometimes different) view of the situation. I. "Four Stars" according to Amazon Customer. very good book in good condition

It has been portrayed as an English class revolt and a reckless diversion that became a marketing dream. In Rotten, Lydon looks back at himself, the Sex Pistols, and the "no future" disaffection of the time. "I have no time for lies and fantasy, and neither should you. Every story of punk starts with its idols, the Sex Pistols, and its sneering hero was Johnny Rotten. Much more than just a music book, Rotten is an oral history of punk: angry, witty, honest, poignant, and crackling with energy.. But there is no disputing its starting point. Enjoy or die."--John LydonPunk has been romanticized and embalmed in various media