Public Image Ltd. (aka PiL), are an experimental band which formed in 1978 in London, England. Its original lineup was JohnLydon (vocals)(formerly
of the Sex Pistols), Keith Levene (guitar) and Jah Wobble (bass), although by 1983, the bandās lineupwould become a fluctuating one,revolving around
Lydon. PiL are often cited as one of the most challenging and innovativebands of the post-punk period; John Lydon is quotedas saying he wanted to
form an anti-rock band. They were influenced by awide range of artists, especially esoteric artists like Can, CaptainBeefheart, Tim Buckley & various
dub artists.
