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No blanks in Lydon’s reloaded pistols
A round of applause for Lydon at the end of the night

PiL (Public Image Limited)
Kentish Town Forum


 
CONTRARIAN, curmudgeon, punk and provocateur, former Sex Pistol John Lydon’s public image remains controversial, but London’s Forum is instead packed out to hear his flagship post-punk band Public Image Limited, commonly known as PiL.

Bounding on stage with the declaration “Back by popular demand” in his own distinctive drawl, the next 90 minutes showcase the band’s brand of post punk rock with a heavy accent of bass.

Opener Religion II is a focused, screaming attack of a song expertly delivered by Lydon backed by a band that tightly match each other’s moves and grooves.

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