About
Formed in 1978 by John Lydon after leaving the Sex Pistols, Public Image Ltd. (PiL) became known for challenging rock conventions and for experimental studio work and shifting lineups. Their early albums Public Image: First Issue (1978) and Metal Box (1979) are widely regarded as influential; the group reformed in 2009 and has released new albums including This Is PiL (2012) and End of World (2023).
