# Johnny Rotten on the cover of High Times **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 25, 2001, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-rotten-on-the-cover-of-high-times/55787 "2001-02-25T02:38:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ThisYearsGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@ThisYearsGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisYearsGirl)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2001, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-rotten-on-the-cover-of-high-times/55787/1 "2001-02-25T02:38:29Z")
This might fare better in GQ, but, God, this is such a stupid question. . . I’m reading _Twelve Days on the Road: The Sex Pistols in America_, and it is mentioned that once, sometime during the Sex Pistols’ American tour, Johnny Rotten was on the cover of High Times. I’ve tried looking at the back issues at [http://www.hightimes.com](http://www.hightimes.com) but there’s no Johnny on the cover from 1976-1979. The closet I’ve come is a Feb. '77 issue with Blondie on the cover, and a June '78 issue with an article about the Pistols in America. Since I’m really creepy and in love with Johnny Rotten, I seriously, hardcore want to own this issue. But does it exist? Was it really an issue? Why can’t I find it? Can anyone help me here? ---
**Author:** ![Turbo\_Dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@Turbo\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turbo_Dog)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2001, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-rotten-on-the-cover-of-high-times/55787/2 "2001-02-25T02:54:08Z")
Can’t really help with any info, but you might want to try emailing High Times and asking them about it. By the way, did you catch Johnny on Judge Judy a couple months ago? ---
**Author:** ![Purd\_Werfect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@Purd\_Werfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purd_Werfect)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2001, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-rotten-on-the-cover-of-high-times/55787/3 "2001-02-25T03:18:00Z")
You can see it in all its glory [here](http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1411945376). ---
**Author:** ![ThisYearsGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@ThisYearsGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisYearsGirl)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2001, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-rotten-on-the-cover-of-high-times/55787/4 "2001-02-25T03:32:53Z")
Oh my God, Purd. I’ll love you forever!!! You just totally made my night. Hell, you probably made the next month or so of my life. I just registered on eBay and bid on it. I’m so excited. Everyone, pray that I win this auction. Thank you so much!!! Hmmm–upon rereading this, I suddenly realize why I haven’t been on a date in four years. ---
**Author:** ![Purd\_Werfect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@Purd\_Werfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purd_Werfect)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2001, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-rotten-on-the-cover-of-high-times/55787/5 "2001-02-25T04:37:37Z")
It feels good to be loved forever 🙂 I hope you win the auction, **TYG** ---
**Author:** ![ThisYearsGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@ThisYearsGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisYearsGirl)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2001, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-rotten-on-the-cover-of-high-times/55787/6 "2001-03-04T01:54:46Z")
Hello, Purd, just a note to say I am now the proud and estatic owner of High Times issue number 26, with Johnny Rotten looking particularly fantastic and blue-eyed on the cover. Thanks again. ---
**Author:** ![Purd\_Werfect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@Purd\_Werfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purd_Werfect)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2001, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-rotten-on-the-cover-of-high-times/55787/7 "2001-03-04T02:41:09Z")
Woohoo! Congrats on your purchase **TYG** 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2014, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-rotten-on-the-cover-of-high-times/55787/9 "2014-12-15T01:22:17Z")
> [@JanieRotten05](#): > > Still looking for the mag? I have it in perfect condition. Reported for spam. And not bothering to read the thread. And for replying to a thread over 13 and a half years old. :rolleyes: