Public Image Ltd.

Public Image Ltd (also known as PiL) are an English post-punk band formed by singer John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten), guitarist Keith Levene, bassist Jah Wobble, and drummerJim Walker. Personnel has changed frequently over the ensuing years. Lydon is the sole constant member of the band.
Lydon emerged after the break-up of the Sex Pistols with PiL's Public Image: First Issue (1978). The new band had a more experimental sound: a "droning, slow-tempo, bass-heavy noise rock, overlaid by Lydon's distinctive, vituperative rant".[1] Their early work is often regarded as some of the most challenging and innovative music of the post-punk era. Their 1979 album Metal Box was ranked number 469 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The NME described PiL as "arguably the firstpost-rock group".[2]
Levene was a member of The Clash.
Their album Album, also released as Compact Disc or Cassette, parodies generic brand albums.
Influenced by U2.
Influenced Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.
Collaborated with Afrika Bambaataa.
Featured Ginger Baker of Cream.
John McGeoch had previously played for Siouxsie and the Banshees. Lu Edmunds had previously played for The Damned.
Sampled Sex Pistols in their song Acid Drops.
Phenomenal in Britain with some success in the US. Several hit singles.
== Genres ==
Post Punk
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