By Caroline J. Posted on January 10, 2023 at 12:24
Will John Lyden, the celebrated ex-Sex Pistols singer, better known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023? Respond soon, as the country must soon nominate the candidate who will defend his colors this spring in Liverpool.
The 2023 edition ofEurovision fast approaching. Some countries then organize a telehook to designate the candidate who will defend the colors of the country in question during the grand final. This is especially the case in Ukraine, Italy or evenIreland. Monday, January 9, 2023, the Irish broadcaster RTÉ has just unveiled the list of six artists in the running to represent the European country. Among these artists are John Lyden with his famous group Limited public image (PiL).
Better known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, John Lyden is the former leader and singer of Sex guns. For the younger ones, let’s remember that the success of this sulphurous British punk group went far beyond the borders in the 70s thanks to legendary titles such as ” God Save the Queen », « Anarchy in the UK ” or ” Bodies ».
Since the Sex Pistols disbanded in January 1978, John Lydenborn in London in 1956 of Irish parents, he evolved within the group Limited public image (PiL), best known for its success” This Is not A Love Song ».
Then, John Lyden and its Limited public image they will represent Ireland in the next match ofEurovision, scheduled for this spring in Liverpool? For the moment the suspense remains intact, but the song of her” Hawaii » could very well enable them to win all the votes and thus the Irish tele-hook.
Sensitive and moving ballad, the song Hawaii is described – in a message posted on the social networks – how ” a love letter to John’s wife of nearly 5 decades,” living with Alzheimer’s disease ».
The song is also dedicated ” to all those who are going through difficult moments in the journey of life, with the person they care most about “says John in this message. “It’s also a message of hope that love conquers all in the end ».
See you on 3 February 2023 to find out the name of the candidate who will represent Ireland in the next edition of theEurovision.
It is recalled that the country has been absent from the final since 2018, despite numerous victories in the competition. The country has already won theEurovision seven times. His last triumph dates back to 1996.
