John Lydon in conversation with David Freeman

John will be discussing his autobiography, ‘Anger is an Energy’ with David Freeman. This will be the very last time that John appears in public to discuss his book before rejoining PiL for an upcoming tour. As Johnny Rotten, he was the lead singer of the Sex Pistols – the world’s most notorious band, who shot to fame in the mid-1970s with singles such as ‘Anarchy in the UK’ and ‘God Save the Queen’. So revolutionary was his influence, he was even discussed in the Houses of Parliament, under the Traitors and Treasons Act, which still carries the death penalty. Via his music and invective he spearheaded a generation of young people across the world who were clamouring for change – and found it in the style and attitude of this most unlikely figurehead. With his next band, Public Image Ltd (PiL) Lydon expressed an equally urgent impulse in his make-up – the constant need to reinvent himself, to keep moving. From their beginnings in 1978 he set the groundbreaking template for a band that continues to challenge and thrive in the 2010s.

There are two ticket buying options for this event. Option 1 costs £20 and gets you entry to the event and a pre-signed copy of ‘Anger is an Energy’. Option 2 costs just £5 and is a general, unallocated seating ticket for the event. This event will NOT be followed by a public signing, pre-signed copies of John’s book will be available ONLY at the event on the evening for £20. Tickets can be purchased by either visiting the customer service desk in the Norrington Room of Blackwell’s, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford. Alternatively, We can take payment for tickets over the phone by calling 01865 333623.