Sex Pistols star loses Eurovision bid to represent Ireland
’70s punk rock icon John Lydon, better known to Sex Pistols fans as Johnny Rotten, lost out in his bid to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.
His song, “Hawaii”, about his wife’s struggles with Alzheimer’s disease, was not selected. Instead, Ireland’s Eurovision spot went to rock band Wild Youth and their song “We Are One” during the televised competition on Friday.
Lydon’s punk band Public Image Ltd. he hoped to draw attention to the struggles of Lydon’s wife, Nora. The band was formed after the Sex Pistols broke up in 1978.
“It’s going to be tough for me tonight,” said Lydon after the results with his band falling short.
Lydon was born in London to Irish parents. Her mother’s family is from Cork while her father is from Galway.
The final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Liverpool, England on May 13th. UK organizers say this year’s contest will celebrate Liverpool’s Ukrainian heritage and musical traditions, including The Beatles.
Source: DW
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