'70s Rock Legend, Once Banned by Television Network, Extends World Tour
John Lydon, the former frontman for the iconic '70s punk rock band Sex Pistols, has just extended his 2027 spoken-word world tour. The announcement came Thursday morning via social media, leaving punk fans excited.
Lydon's solo trek, dubbed the I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right tour, will serve as an intimate, talk-focused run to discuss his recent autobiography and career-spanning archive of the same name. While executing these unique storytelling events, Lydon is also on a music tour with his band Public Image Ltd. (PiL), where he will be playing songs in support of their recent album End of World-a trek that marked his first U.S. dates in eight years.
The I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right tour has added 34 additional shows to its 2027 run, extending the trek throughout next May and August. Now, the talk tour will commence on March 31 in Farnham, UK and will conclude on June 26 in Tamworth, UK.
During the tour, fans can expect intimate, unfiltered stories, direct readings from his autobiography and a Q&A segment with the audience. Lydon will speak on his legendary career with the Sex Pistols and PiL, highlighting the highs and lows of the music industry while also sharing his unvarnished thoughts on modern society..
Tickets for the extended dates are now available for purchase through the tour's official website.
John Lydon's Career: Accolades and Controversy
Lydon got his start in the music industry in 1975 when he was discovered by the up-and-coming English punk group the Sex Pistols. After joining the punk-pioneering band, he adopted the stage name Johnny Rotten, singing as the frontman until their breakup in 1978.
Throughout his over five-decade long career, he has earned many accolades, including a BMI Icon Award and a Q Legend Award for his significant influence in the punk space. He was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 with the Sex Pistols, famously boycotting the show and refusing to show face.
Aside from his accolades, he has also gotten himself into some controversial situations. In fact, he was banned from BBC Television two separate times in his life. The first time was in 1977 following the release of their hit single "God Save The Queen," a song which the network deemed as too antiestablishment and too expletive-laden. The second time was in 1978 after he spoke out against Jimmy Savile for his inappropriate behavior during an interview, which BBC refused to air.
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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 2:49 PM.