Under his alias Johnny Rotten, Lydon became known as one of the leading figures in the Sex Pistols, one of the most influential bands in punk history. After the group split, he instead formed Public Image Ltd in the late 1970s, picking up the instruments again in 2009 after a long hiatus.
The band participates with the song “Hawaii”, which Lydon describes as a tribute to his Alzheimer’s-stricken wife.
“This is dedicated to everyone who goes through difficult times on life’s journey together with the person you care about the most,” the 66-year-old said in a statement, according to The Guardian.
On February 3, Public Image Ltd will take to the stage and compete against the other Irish entries to represent the country at this year’s Eurovision spectacle, which will be held in Liverpool in May.
With a total of seven wins and 18 top five placings, Ireland is the most successful country in the music competition’s history.
In recent years, however, it has gone much more smoothly. The last time it managed to qualify for the final was in 2018, when Ryan O’Shaughnessy finished in 16th place.