John Lydon
| Born | January 31, 1956 |
| Hometown | Finsbury Park, London, England |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Spouse | Nora Forster |
| Parents | Eileen Lydon, John Christopher Lydon |
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John Lydon announces "untamed, unscripted and uncensored" spoken word tour
- Punk legend John Lydon is coming to a town near you next year, "untamed, unscripted and uncensored"
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