Public Image Limited (P.I.L.) / Sex Pistols - alt rock - new wave

Post-punk band, formed in London, 1978. Active until 1992; reformed 2009.
Public Image Ltd (abbreviated and stylized as PiL) are an English post-punk band (and incorporated limited company) formed by singer John Lydon (previously known as the singer of Sex Pistols as Johnny Rotten), guitarist Keith Levene, bassist Jah Wobble, and drummer Jim Walker in 1978. The group's personnel has changed frequently over the years; Lydon has been the sole constant member.

Following Lydon's departure from the Sex Pistols in January 1978, Lydon sought a more experimental "anti-rock" project and formed PiL. That year PiL released their debut First Issue (1978), creating an abrasive, bass-heavy sound that drew on dub, noise, progressive rock and disco. PiL's second album Metal Box (1979) pushed their sound further into the avant-garde, and is often regarded as one of the most important albums of the post-punk era.

By 1984, Levene, Wobble and Walker had departed and the group was effectively a solo vehicle for Lydon, who moved toward a more accessible sound with the commercially successful albums This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get (1984) and Album (1986). After a late 1990s hiatus, Lydon reformed the group in 2009 and has released several further albums, including What the World Needs Now... (2015).

Members: Bruce Smith, John Lydon, Lu Edmonds, Scott Firth
Former Members: Allan Dias, Arthur Stead, Bret Haskell Helm, Dave Crowe, David Humphrey, Jeannette Lee, Jebin Bruni, Jim Walker, John McGeoch, John Wardle, Karl Burns, Keith Levene, Ken Lockie, Louie Bernardi, Lu Edmonds, Mark Schulz, Martin Atkins, Pete Jones, Richard Dudanski, Russell Webb, Steve New

The Sex Pistols

The most famous (and infamous) band of the late 70s British punk scene. Their rebellious image combined with a commercial sound (partly thanks to producer Chris Thomas) created some of the most memorable moments of the 70s - both musical and otherwise. Line-up: Johnny Rotten (John Lydon, b. January 31, 1956 - vocals), Steve Jones (b. September 3, 1955 - guitar), Glen Matlock (b. August 27, 1956 - bass) and Paul Cook (b. July 20, 1956 - drums). In February 1977, Matlock was replaced by Sid Vicious (John Ritchie aka John Beverley, b. May 10, 1957). The band effectively split up after their 1978 US tour, although Jones and Cook continued to record under the name for another year or so.

The original line-up reformed in 1996 for a series of concert tours, and has played live shows off and on since then, and released live recordings.

Members: Glen Matlock, John Beverley (aka Sid Vicious - Died: 2nd February 1979.), John Lydon, Paul Cook, Steve Jones

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Public Image Ltd - Disappointed (Official Video)