Johnny Rotten, born John Lydon on January 31, 1956, is an English singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols and later the post-punk band Public Image Ltd (PiL). His genre primarily encompasses punk rock and post-punk. Rotten gained notoriety in the late 1970s with the Sex Pistols, whose debut album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" (1977), is considered a seminal work in the punk movement. The band's raw sound and anti-establishment lyrics had a profound impact on the music scene, influencing countless artists and the cultural landscape of the time. After the Sex Pistols disbanded, Lydon formed Public Image Ltd, releasing influential albums like "First Issue" (1978) and "Metal Box" (1979). PiL's music incorporated a more experimental sound, blending punk with reggae, dub, and avant-garde elements