View Full Version : Famed Gooner Johnny Rotten in Austin,TX
flim_flam_man
12 Feb 2007, 02:47 PM
Famous Gooner and Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten took in the Wigan match with the great Arsenal fans of ATX. We shared a pint, had a laugh and discussed how good it is to be a gooner...all confirming that we support the greatest team in the world!
Check out the pictures and discuss!
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7449/johnnyrottenar7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/4248/jrottenshirtac5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Bluto11
12 Feb 2007, 02:50 PM
that is awesome! what was he in town for?
can't think of anyone super famous at the globe. I know Alan Ball was there for the USA v England friendly in chicago, but i was not present
flim_flam_man
12 Feb 2007, 03:02 PM
Apparently he's going on a road trip across the U.S. judging punk/rock bands. Being the famous gooner fan that he is, the man will not miss an Arsenal match so he stopped by Fado's here in Austin. Anyone in Las Vegas be on the lookout-he'll be there for bolton this week.
They were filming us all watching the match, so be on the lookout if/when the show makes it to the tube.
His Rottenness could not be any friendlier or funnier. He sang with us during the match and hung out for at least an hour afterwards.
Here are a few youtube videos for your enjoyment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyfGnASlSJA (Johnny on Judge Judy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktK9xJoOFeM (Finnish interview from the 80s)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQO0yYrI41M (God Save the Queen)
Detlef
12 Feb 2007, 03:08 PM
that is good stuff!
arsenalgirl30016
12 Feb 2007, 03:08 PM
Very, very cool flim flam. I also am wondering what brought him to Austin...
Great photos!
:D
Bluto11
12 Feb 2007, 03:10 PM
good stuff.
wonder if he is in chicago. we should tell him the globe blows the Fado's in Chicago out of the water!!
flim_flam_man
12 Feb 2007, 03:24 PM
Quick question- who would know how to get this picture on the actual arsenalamerica website. Who do I contact about this? Johnny Rotten seemed very amused by the possibility and even asked to stay in touch via the "internets".
InTheSun
12 Feb 2007, 03:28 PM
Send it to Mike K. HighburyGoon on this board.
Catfish
12 Feb 2007, 03:34 PM
THAT ROCKS!!! I knew he was cool, lol. This just confirms it.
OH,
OH,
OH TO BE,
OH TO BE A GOONER!!!!
phishy
12 Feb 2007, 03:41 PM
did u want him ruining yer kit?
he was here in new orleans about a week ago...looking considerably less pleased and in a much worse photo.
http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/3190/l97d1c95d45b04b79dc8658ph7.jpg
flim_flam_man
12 Feb 2007, 03:52 PM
did u want him ruining yer kit?
Yeah...its F*cking Johnny Rotten! Arguably the most famous Arsenal fan behind other far more infamous characters such as Osama bin Laden, Fidel Castro, and John Gatti.
Also, this gives me the motivation to go out and buy this years kit.
mixmastermatt
12 Feb 2007, 03:59 PM
Hahahaha thats quite cool. Did anyone here ever see the Baddiel and Skinner world cup show where they had to kick him off because he was being such a wanker?
Catfish
12 Feb 2007, 04:12 PM
"Sid couldn't punch his way out of a bag of crisps!"
Johnny Rotten about his insane guitar player.
This quote is priceless.
JCGooner
12 Feb 2007, 04:18 PM
Famous Gooner and Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten took in the Wigan match with the great Arsenal fans of ATX. We shared a pint, had a laugh and discussed how good it is to be a gooner...all confirming that we support the greatest team in the world!
Check out the pictures and discuss!
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7449/johnnyrottenar7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/4248/jrottenshirtac5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Coolest. Picture. Ever.
Nick Hornby has nothing on this guy
ChicagoGooner
12 Feb 2007, 05:20 PM
good stuff.
wonder if he is in chicago. we should tell him the globe blows the Fado's in Chicago out of the water!!
I was watching Arsenal v. Newcastle @ Fado's a couple years back and Eric Idle was sitting a couple of tables away. He was actually a very nice guy -- said he liked both teams.
Haven't seen any other celebrities @ Fado's, though Bryn Terfel (Welsh baritone) was @ Sedwick's once when we were watching rugby.
Bluto11
12 Feb 2007, 05:25 PM
I was watching Arsenal v. Newcastle @ Fado's a couple years back and Eric Idle was sitting a couple of tables away. He was actually a very nice guy -- said he liked both teams.
Haven't seen any other celebrities @ Fado's, though Bryn Terfel (Welsh baritone) was @ Sedwick's once when we were watching rugby.
sweet!
Eric Idle is my old neighbor's (parents house) uncle. The girl who is my age is his PA (Eric's niece). I should talk to my parents to talk to the old neighbors and find out if he is in Chicago soon and get him to The Globe!
ChicagoGooner
12 Feb 2007, 07:28 PM
sweet!
Eric Idle is my old neighbor's (parents house) uncle. The girl who is my age is his PA (Eric's niece). I should talk to my parents to talk to the old neighbors and find out if he is in Chicago soon and get him to The Globe!
He was in town because he was debuting the musical "Spamalot." Don't know how frequently he gets to our fair city.
FWIW, I like the Globe better too (we go 2-3x/year), but Fado's is much closer for me and the gang.
Catfish
12 Feb 2007, 09:48 PM
sweet!
Eric Idle is my old neighbor's (parents house) uncle. The girl who is my age is his PA (Eric's niece). I should talk to my parents to talk to the old neighbors and find out if he is in Chicago soon and get him to The Globe!
Hell yeah! Grew up on Monty Python, since age 4, late nights with my Dad..."nudge, nudge, know what i mean"~
"This parrot is an ex-parrot!"
TheImposter
13 Feb 2007, 03:36 PM
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7449/johnnyrottenar7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
We're the future,
YOUR FUTURE!!!!!!