PiL - Anarchy in the U.K.

I guess this is technically a cover - it's Public Image Limited playing Anarchy in the U.K. by Sex Pistols.

Except of course that the lead singer/core member of PiL is John Lydon. Can you cover your own stuff? I don't know how technically this counts.

But it's pretty awesome.

Keith Levene - RIP

Keith Levene passed away. He was a founding member of The Clash, and and a founding member (with Jah Wobble and John Lydon) of PiL.

Here is the stunning opening to their self-titled first album, "Theme."

Happy 62nd John Lydon

What in the world?

Happy Birthday John Lydon. Here is P.i.L. doing "Seattle."

Happy Birthday John Lydon

John Lydon turns 60 today.

Happy Birthday!

Here is what's probably my favorite P.i.L. song, to celebrate. May the road rise with you, Mr. Lydon. Thanks for all of the music.



And here is a shot of him much earlier, in some recently unearthed shots of the Pistols playing in Caerphilly.


(left to right - Glen Matlock, John Lydon, Paul Cook, Steve Jones)

Two articles on John Lydon

I recently read two interesting articles on John Lydon:

Former Sex Pistol John Lydon pops off on loving, living, and having been Rotten

John Lydon Unveils 'Antireligious' Art for New Public Image Ltd. Album

I'll check out the new PiL album. I'm a big fan of John Lydon, as a musician and as a person.