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One of Britain’s most infamous punk icons is set to return to Caerphilly – 50 years after a historic gig in the town made headlines across the country.
John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten, was the lead singer of the Sex Pistols, and is returning to Caerphilly after his infamous show here five decades ago.
Playing at the Castle Cinema in 1976, the Sex Pistols headlined their ‘Anarchy in the UK’ tour alongside special guests The Clash.
The night remains notorious in music folklore, as protests and outrage surrounded the town on the arrival of the Pistols, after previously being banned from playing at multiple venues across the UK.
Lydon, who is also the lead singer of Public Image Ltd (PiL), sparked controversy due to his bold lyrics and live profanity back in the mid 1970s, creating public backlash. However, this didn’t stop him or his bands, as they went on to sell millions of records.
He returns to Caerphilly to produce an intimate, unfiltered evening at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall on Saturday November 7.
The spoken-word event, titled I could be wrong, I could be right, will feature an evening a Q&A session with Lydon, where he will talk about his five-decade long career.
Karina Warrington, who is the vice chair and events manager at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome a true cultural icon to our historic community venue.
“Given the incredible punk history attached to John Lydon’s last visit to Caerphilly, this is going to be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime night for local music fans.”
Tickets are now on sale here, and due to the limited capacity of this historic theatre, fans are advised to book early to secure seats.
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