The one song by The Kinks that “started it all” for John LydonJohn Lydon, or Johnny Rotten as many affectionately refer to him, produced the iconic, gritty vocals for the Sex Pistols that would cement his legacy into the annals of rock and roll history. And within the confines of the genre’s definition, it meant that Lydon was also bound to be derogatory about every single song or singer that came before him. Lydon may have set himself out as completely unique, but he, too, was heavily influenced by the music around him. But for the dynamic singer, there was one band that couldn’t avoid being a sparking, igniting powerhouse of a band: The Kinks. As Dave Davies once explained: “Our song was working-class people trying to fight back” and, in that sentiment, its sincerity will be everlasting.