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London, England (1978 – 1993, 2009 – present)
Public Image Ltd. (aka PiL), are an experimental band which formed in 1978 in London, England. Its original lineup was John Lydon (vocals) (formerly of the Sex Pistols), Keith Levene (guitar) and Jah Wobble (bass), although by 1983, the band’s lineup would become a fluctuating one, revolving around Lydon. PiL are often cited as one of the most challenging and innovative bands of the post-punk period; John Lydon is quoted as saying he wanted to form an anti-rock band. They were influenced by a wide range of artists, especially esoteric artists like Can, Captain Beefheart, Tim Buckley & various dub artists.
As the years progressed, the PiL line-up would change, adding renowned drummer Martin Atkins in 1979 as the direction of the band evolved. Compared to their first three albums, the later 1980’s/early 1990’s period saw a more conventional sound to the musical aspect, but still retaining Lydon’s biting lyrics. The album Compact Disc (aka Album or Cassette, depending on what format you have it on), recorded by Lydon with a slate of studio musicians organized by producer Bill Laswell, is considered the artistic highpoint of this period of PiL’s evolution. PiL reached their commercial zenith with their aptly titled ninth album, 9, during 1989/1990.
PiL kept going as a Lydon project until 1993, when Lydon disbanded the group. Their final lineup consisted of Lydon, Ted Chau (guitar, keyboards), Mike Joyce of The Smiths (drums), John McGeoch of Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees (guitar), and Russel Webb (bass).
As the years progressed, the PiL line-up would change, adding renowned drummer Martin Atkins in 1979 as the direction of the band evolved. Compared to their first three albums, the later 1980’s/early 1990’s period saw a more conventional sound to the musical aspect, but still retaining Lydon’s biting lyrics. The album Compact Disc (aka Album or Cassette, depending on what format you have it on), recorded by Lydon with a slate of studio musicians organized by producer Bill Laswell, is considered the artistic highpoint of this period of PiL’s evolution. PiL reached their commercial zenith with their aptly titled ninth album, 9, during 1989/1990.
PiL kept going as a Lydon project until 1993, when Lydon disbanded the group. Their final lineup consisted of Lydon, Ted Chau (guitar, keyboards), Mike Joyce of The Smiths (drums), John McGeoch of Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees (guitar), and Russel Webb (bass).
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ectoplasmic wrote:
the unique
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Le_Petit_Soldat wrote:
Flowers of Romance is a fucking amazing album.
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Martinchus89 wrote:
We only wanted to be loveeeeeed
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imagepublique wrote:
The gigs were stunning. The people here going on about the original line-up never saw them in the first place; and never supported their solo work. Its just a trendy throw away comment for people who don't know better to use. This band are better than the original line-up. FACT.
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Zopwx2 wrote:
lol I'm glad your dad approves
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nmmmagazine wrote:
a great show thankful that I had the chance to take pictures and review it
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Millenix wrote:
tupelo_stevo, what I saw was one of the most professional bands I have ever seen live, playing a fantastic set lasting just over 2 hours. The tracks were played perfectly, and some were even impoved with new touches/variations. My dad, in his 40's, having been to tonnes of gigs said it was seriously the best live gig he had ever been to. Everyone who went to the gig thought it was amazing, full stop. Obviously, looking at videos you can't fully appreciate the live performance as with any videos of any gig. Anbody who appreciates and understands PiL and attended the gig wouldn't have had a single bad thing to say about it, and as you obviously don't - I really don't see how your opinion is at all valid or relevant. Stop knocking it just because you personally don't want to pay £40 to see them.
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Tim-Wells wrote:
Brilliant stuff.
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goodw1nn wrote:
хм
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Nocturnal110 wrote:
looks amazing, sound amazing. i wish i could see them.
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craigtaylor1976 wrote:
wish I was going to see them in Manchester.......
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nancykitten wrote:
looks rubbish. glad i didn't go.
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tupelo_stevo wrote:
and from what I just saw in those videos you payed serious money to watch a bunch of old men, one of which seems to be wearing some sort of bed spread, playing a bit out of time
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tupelo_stevo wrote:
you would think it was good though.
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Millenix wrote:
For those of you who thought it wasn't worth it and didn't bother... it was fucking brilliant, couldn't have been better, couldn't have sounded better and was worth every single penny. Original lineup or not, they did PiL proud. Now watch the videos and regret, you fools! http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=public+image+ltd+leeds&search_type=&aq=f
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IanCurtis13 wrote:
I think i'm gonna go to the Brixton gig and get a ticket outside for like a tenner.
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seepthru wrote:
the post-punk
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polymorphous71 wrote:
Salvation lies within --->http://www.last.fm/group/Oblique+Satellites
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tupelo_stevo wrote:
If the gig had been like £25 odd I prob would have gone the whole point is that Lydon plus a few other folk ive barely heard of isnt worth the ticket price to me. If Wobble had been involved I would have forked over the ticket price no questions asked but sadly thats not the case.
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robertkloch wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PCATHH
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PiL ANNOUNCE 2 NEW SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AT ELECTRIC BALLROOM LONDON 22nd & 23rd…
30 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/pilofficial
Press Release: October, 30th 2009New shows- The Electric Ballroom, London, December 22nd & 23rd 2009Public Image Ltd have added two new shows to their first UK tour in 17 years. …
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