Public Image Ltd. (PiL) are an English band formed in 1978 by vocalist John Lydon (ex-Sex Pistols), ex-Clash guitarist Keith Levene, and bassist Jah Wobble. PiL are often regarded as one of the most challenging and innovative bands of the post-punk period. Though PiL has been inactive since 1992, Lydon (the band's only constant member) considers the group to be "on hiatus" rather than broken up.

Formed ‘78, Public Image Ltd. (aka PiL), were an experimental band with John Lydon (vocals) of the seminal Sex Pistols , Keith Levene (guitar) & Jah Wobble (bass). 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 & His Magic Band , Tim Buckley & various dub artists. As the ye