John Joseph Lydon (Johnny Rotten) Quotes

I hate the technological rip-offs that pass for music formats these days, and go back to vinyl to hear a good record because the sound is always so much fuller. I don't even like listening to music in the car.

John Joseph Lydon

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• I hate the technological rip-offs that pass for music formats these days, and go back to vinyl to hear a good record because the sound is always so much fuller. I don't even like listening to music in the car.

  

  John Joseph Lydon
  • Good
  • Music
  • Hate