John Lydon 'saddened by Oasis split'

Sex Pistols singer John Lydon has reportedly revealed that he found it "sad" to hear that Oasis had split up.

The punk icon, who recently confirmed details of a Public Image Ltd reunion, confessed that he was upset to hear that guitarist Noel Gallagher had walked out of the rock group last month.

"It is sad," Female First quotes Lydon as saying. "They're a nice backdrop on a dull day. There's no content or depth to Oasis but it's still poignant.

"Noel is fantastic, one of Britain's finest," he added, before suggesting that Liam Gallagher had copied his vocal style. "Liam's alright if you want a second-rate Rotten.

"I remember hearing 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' for the first time and it sounded like John Lennon and John Lydon mixed together."