The Sex Pistols

Johnny Rotten, 52: John Lydon, formerly Rotten, was part of the band that shook rock out of its disco-era torpor. The Sex Pistols may have been the brainchild of Malcolm McLaren, but Rotten, Sid Vicious et al were always their own men -- projectile vomiting or not. Rotten, naturally,... more has mellowed over the years, and we're glad we still have him among us. Sing it with us: "God Save the Queen!"

Kati Johnston is a freelance writer specializing in entertainment, and is a frequent contributor to MSN.com: kati.johnston@comcast.net