Lydon Denies 'Racist Attack' Claim.

22-07-2008 06:52

Lydon Denies 'Racist Attack' Claim....

Punk legend John Lydon has furiously denied allegations he was involved in a racist attack on Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke.Okereke has alleged he was in a fracas with Sex Pistols singer Lydon and his entourage in which a racist insult was hurled at him.He claimed the incident happened backstage at the Summercase festival in Barcelona, Spain this weekend (19-20Jul08).

But Lydon - known in his punk heyday as Johnny Rotten - insists the allegation is a lie.He says, "I feel very sorry for a man who needs to lie about what was a perfect evening."After the show John Rotten and management remained behind to sign autographs, which we did for four solid hours without incident and had a great time talking to other Spanish bands. This seems to have sparked jealousy in certain bands. The trouble was brought to us, resulting in those causing the trouble being physically removed by festival security".In the statement, issued to Nme.com, Lydon adds, "We are in the middle of a wonderful tour, after 30 years we are achieving a true unity in our audience.