Punk icon John Lydon has failed in his try and turn into Eire’s entry for the pop music competitors the Eurovision Music Contest.
The previous Intercourse Pistols frontman entered the track “Hawaii” along with his post-punk band Public Picture Ltd. within the nationwide runoff for Might’s continent-wide contest.
Jurors and viewers of a televised remaining on Friday (Feb. 3) selected the track “We Are One” by the band Wild Youth to signify Eire on the contest in Might. “Hawaii” got here fourth of six finalists.
The ex-punk firebrand as soon as referred to as Johnny Rotten was born in London to Irish dad and mom. He stated “Hawaii” was a tribute to his spouse, Nora, who resides with Alzheimer’s illness.
Based in 1956 to assist unite a continent scarred by World Battle II, Eurovision sees greater than 40 nations compete for the continent’s pop music crown.
The 2023 contest might be staged within the English metropolis of Liverpool after Britain was requested to carry the occasion on behalf of Ukraine.
Ukraine received the appropriate to host the pop extravaganza when its entry, folk-rap ensemble Kalush Orchestra, received the 2022 contest. Britain’s Sam Ryder got here second.
British organizers say the occasion might be a celebration of Ukrainian tradition and creativity in addition to Liverpool’s musical heritage.
