United Kingdom, Dec. 29 -- John Lydon expected "some kind of connection" with his former Sex Pistols bandmates after the death of his wife Nora.

The veteran rocker - who turns 70 next month - has not spoken to guitarist Steve Jones, bassist Glen Matlock or drummer Paul Cook in many years and his relationship with the rest of the group became even more frosty when they recently went back out on tour without him but Lydon has now admitted he expected his former friends to get in touch after he lost Nora.

Lydon told The Times newspaper: "I expected some kind of connection when Nora died, but nothing."

When asked if he would ever consider rejoining the band again, he said: "No".

He added of the band: "I still have a very great fondness fo...