John Lydon looking back over his shoulder as a crowd of press photographers aims their cameras at him, Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, 1983, photographed by David Corio.

John Lydon, Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, 1983

John Lydon
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John Lydon at a Public Image Ltd photo call at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, in 1983, photographed by David Corio.

Signed limited-edition fine art photograph. Each print includes a certificate of authenticity.

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  • 11 × 14 inches / 28 × 36 cm — edition of 100
  • 16 × 20 inches / 40 × 50 cm — edition of 50
  • 20 × 24 inches / 50 × 60 cm — edition of 30

The edition size is the maximum number of signed prints produced in that size.

Photographer’s notes

“This is John Lydon at a photo call to advertise a Public Image Ltd tour. The Fleet Street paparazzi were out in force, everyone in front of John trying to get his attention with shouts of ‘Oi Johnny’ or ‘Johnny Rotten this way mate’. As usual John was not responding. He always appeared to despise the press. I thought a shot of him with the press photographers as a backdrop would be interesting so I moved behind him. I wondered how his mum might call him when he was a child. In a rare moment of inspiration I piped up in a high pitched voice ‘Oh Jonathan!’ and he looked round immediately. I grabbed this shot.” — David Corio

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Photographer
David Corio
Title
John Lydon, Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, 1983
Subject
John Lydon
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
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Photographer
David Corio
Photography
David Corio

London-born photographer David Corio has documented music and culture since 1978, creating intimate portraits across punk, reggae, soul and hip-hop. His archive includes Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Grace Jones and many more.

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