So much negativity in the comments.For someone in his late fifties his voice is still as strong as ever and he is putting in the effort. Anyone who can do a better job get up on stage I am all ears. I might add the musicionship is top notch too !
00:00 - This Is Not a Love Song 06:50 - Reggie Song 12:11 - Warrior 21:05 - One Drop 26:52 - Death Disco 34:08 - Public Image 37:21 - Rise 43:33 - Open Up (Leftfield cover)
I love this man forever and always. He is one of the most truly authentic human beings out there and can give a F about what others think. That's respect!!! ❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Ahem. He used to be able to sing if you want to call it that no offence. But what he does here is just a fucking mess. This outfit just stinks. No musical sightings and little lyrical engagement. Just terrible
He also sang his heart out at the crow world festival in Los Angeles last weekend it was so awesome I'm still playing it right now and that's why I'm seeing your TH-cam
Indeed! I've only recently discovered them. Their first album sounds like the Pixies, Nirvana, Midnight Oil, + more, wrapped up into one. How he doesn't get credit for being one of the most influential people in music - second possibly only to the Beatles.
I must admit that this band is well rehearsed and freaking tight. They knock it out of the park more than once and completely fly over everyones head. Sound is well done too. Bravo.
I bought my brother the metal box album in 1981 from a London market. I was just 13 years old, we used to listen to it together, then some 'are sole' broke into his flat in Newport South Wales and stole his system with the second vinyl still on the deck. I went to see John at a place in Cardiff about 4 years ago. My brother passed away about 6 months before I went to see PIL. Every second I was there was a memory of my brother, thanks to the friend who bought me the ticket as a birthday present, and thanks John for making me dance non stop for the duration of his fantastic show.
no he wasn't he was a fake punk who never believed a word of it, but a pretty decent musician who sold out almost immediately and now spends his time hawking country life butter. For ultimate punk see sid vicious
I've watched this concert many times - everything good about PIL is encapsulated. The band is so tight and the guitars soaringly beautiful. I want it as a live album.
Fresh 🤣 I have never seen so many miserable looking people in a festival crowd especially the young ones who look like they have been kidnapped and dragged there against their will. As for John Lydon being "the ultimate punk" I get the feeling you didn't really explore that much of what was available.
John and the rest of PiL give %110 for and at EVERY performance they play!! It’s just too bad the crowd at this show doesn’t “get it” and “appreciate it”. John even says during this show, 21:05 “I love the way how you stand and stare. There’s so much to fucking look at.” John and the band LOVE their fans and want to give them “our best at every show”(John’s own words). PiL ✊❤️❤️✊
Was thinking the same thing. The crowd didn't seem to get the greatness of the music. Granted it was mid day, in the sun, who knows how many bands before or after. Some of them did, were jumping up and down, but overall, the music was over their heads.
John always picks amazing musicians to play in PIL, from Wobble ,Levene, the late great McGeoch and this bunch with it's great rhythm section and Lu's guitar work is mesmerizing, John know's how to pick em.
00:13 This Is Not A Love Song 06:50 Reggie Song 12:11 Warrior 21:05 One Drop 26:52 Death Disco (also known as Swan Lake) 34:08 Public Image 37:22 Rise 43:34 Open Up
@@twistedspanner I've only really checked PIL out this year. God knows why. Just one of them ones that gets forgotten. My view is that I'm an idiot and have missed out. Musically they were way ahead of there time. And just better than the pistols hands down. Not as iconic but what ever will be more iconic than never mind the bollocks but still they were pushing boundaries. It gives lydon a lot more of a legendary status in my opinion. "Poptones" is my personal favourite but there's a lot of quality throughout every album. Why did it take me so long to check em out. Only God will know. Hahah
This is B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T....If you didnt get it..go and listen to your popy formula...plus he is doing great things with his voice..pure energy and attitude...Hello this is LIVE!!!
Must of watched this 20 times and it still gives me the shivers. Johnny's a maverick who has matured pretty well I think. Lu's guitar is mixed too loud which is bloody fantastic! Death disco is a piece of heart wrenching genius Johnny. God blesses yur Mom every time he hears it.
@@sadduck28 I went to worship in Sheffield last year - unforgettably brilliant gig so much energy and emotion, totally committed puts his heart and soul into every word. Staggeringly good playing from the band
Usually I don't go in for musicians that are past their prime. There are very few exceptions. This is one. Well done sir. I am an old guy too. This is a great performance.
• Playlist: • 00:00 - This Is Not a Love Song • 06:50 - Reggie Song • 12:11 - Warrior • 21:05 - One Drop • 26:52 - Death Disco • 34:08 - Public Image • 37:21 - Rise • 43:33 - Open Up (Leftfield cover)
Crap crowd saw them body & soul festival Ireland crowd gave them the respect they so deserve . PIL are emotion you dont get plastic performances from them just raw passion hard core PIL . They pure energy amazing stuff.
The last song performed in this set is simply dazzling. I have listened to this over and over and over....I was an early PIL fan. Had their 1979 album vinyl back in the 80s:) One of the most underated bands ever.
What a concert!The guitar sound is awesome....Their tracks sound much better live than on record.The energy on stage is really high.Greetings from Italy!
This is honestly better than any studio version of their stuff I have ever listened to. And it all seams together rather nicely, making it sounds like one hour long song.
Thought this two might be useful: set list and lineup: This Is Not a Love Song Reggie Song Warrior One Drop Death Disco Public Image Rise Open Up (Leftfield cover) (note; lineup below is taken from official PIL site, but from another show - the one opening the tour, Glastonbury was same month, so I suppose lineup is the same. Sorry, I just don't know half of current lineup, really forgot about the band many years and lineups ago. Anyway it was fun to watch this gig, so thanks for sharing it!) lineup: John Lydon - After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978. Outside of PiL John has released several solo records and collaborations. He also brings quality TV to the masses. Lu Edmonds - Multi instrumentalist and former guitarist in The Damned Lu joined PiL in 1986 recording and playing on the album Happy? and co-writing the album ‘9’ adding yet another dimension to the PiL sound. Bruce Smith - Former drummer in The Pop Group and The Slits became percussionist for PiL also in 1986 playing and recording on the albums Happy? and ‘9’. Seen as a drumming virtuoso, Bruce Smith brought his unique style into the fold. Scott Firth - A bass player/multi instrumentalist that has collaborated and played with a variety of top musicians and bands including Steve Winwood, John Martyn, Elvis Costello, and The Spice Girls. Scott’s arrival into the band in 2009 resulted in John Lydon declaring him “Genius at work!”
Best use of an electric saz (baglama) I've seen so far. Outside of Turkish music. This is not your dad's Baba Zula that's for sure. I'm sure there are a dozen things Lydon and PIL do that make western conservatives (music fans) squirm. Yet you can't deny the innovation that they always bring.
Thanks for the clarification, I saw them in 2010 at Coachella and I thought it was some kind of custom-made mandolin or a lute or something. He was totally awesome and everything, but I miss the guy from Magazine, too.
I love how Edmonds complements the music, the guitar is insane and for one represents international warriors as expressed in WARRIOR! He is the perfect atmospherist
Well.. Lydon is a phenomenon! I love the guy. Brought so much joy into my life. But all you musicians out there! Did you miss Lu Edmonds? That’s something to learn from. Brilliant!!
The performance of Warrior just amazes me (in a good way). I'm speechless. The subtle shifts in tone and melody between the band and John's restrained yet powerful vocal is just so much to take in. What a captivating performance. Thanks guys.
The band really comes together and starts killing it at several points during this show. But I am sorry, PIL should never be asked to play during the daytime, and the crowd has no idea what they are witnessing.
I remember thinking way back, what could PIL be other than less than the Pistols.. But I was amazed with PIL & Metal box.... Still thrills to watch n hear it played live.. See ya in Bristol 2020 😎
True, nighttime would have been better. I was there and this was a huge highlight for me. It seems surreal now that I was there. It was sunny and hot that afternoon. The band was being blasted in the face by the brutal sun.
@@razremytuxbuddy saw them at old Avelon club in Boston around 85, you are correct, dark intimate setting was almost like it was part of the show. PS..show was simply incredible.
I love the fact that they change and tweak songs for a live performance so its not just a copy and paste of the recorded version, and as always Lu Edmonds guitar work is a thing of beauty. Pity John McGeoch passed so early as I can only imagine the stuff Lu and him wouldve kept creating
Easily the best PiL lineup since the early days of Levene and Wobble. John really shows how great a performer he can be with a great band backing him up.
I saw this gig from the front of the crowd at the barrier. The highlight of the Glastonbury weekend for me. Open Up brought a lump to my throat when the synth bass kicked in, unbelievable and Brilliant! Security presence increased when PIL came on, but the gig was calm and fantastic.
Absolutely love the guitar player (Lu Edmonds) in PIL. Saw them on Jules Holland and they blew me away. They are all great musicians allowing John the freedom to go wherever he wants.
This is an awesome show. PiL never stand still. It's unbelievable to have seen the Sex Pistols in San Francisco in 1978, and to see John still performing all these years later. I'd go seem them live in a heartbeat
Who are you warning, people who imagined or dreamed that this upload made that claim in any way? Reading between the lines, what your comment is really saying, is, "Look at me! Look at me! I know about the Sex Pistols and P.I.L. therefore I am the cool for being down with 40 year old, commercially successful music." Big fucking whooop!
You know, after the Pistols, I never heard much from PIL. One of those things I guess. I just overlooked them. I saw this on Palladia first. I was really into this guitarist right off the bat. I heard metal, I heard house/dance electronic, driving, pulsating rhythms along with this Russian/Turkish type vibe and then Lydon's pretty decent vocals. I found this performance good enough to now go back and make a playlist of PIL's recordings. Delightful discovery I must say. I had no prior listening experience with PIL to compare this viewing to. I was left to merely judge it on it's own merits. I loved it. Really dig Lu's playing and they way he incorporates any stringed instrument into the mix here. No priceless '59 Les Pauls or $10,000 PRS guitars for this guy. I appreciate that big time. Even the Tele looked like a cheap $100 clone. Looked like he had 2 small amps in stereo miked into the PA. His sound is just this huge roar with all kinds of colors in the echoes, etc;. Just very cool. Nice surprise for me. And yes, I was into my 20's when the Pistols came out. I ate it up. It was a fun time for me. Sweaty basement bars and "punk" (hate the term/label still). It was great. Johnny's put on the pounds but, he looks to put his all into these shows from what I've seen. Give him that. Like I said, this was a delightful surprise to me.
I was and still am a huge Public Image fan from the mid 80's. I think John sounds great. He's not a young man full of angst anymore, but he'd still smack you in the head if you wise cracked him. His look has changed, but that's to be expected. Long live the Sex Pistols
Since U2 I didn't like rhythmical delays on my distorting Marshall but hearing Lu I can't wait to try again! After 60 years of guitar oriented rock 'n roll the electric saz is a real revelation... Actually I love the whole band!! The Dionysian ornaments of Johnny blend perfectly with the musicians.
yes johns painfull crescendo really melds with lous soaring vibrato and delay, its ,its almost juniper blossoms in a japenese garden dont you think Robny?
were like two dueling guitars with none of your actual guitars dont you think, oh, sorry ,you hit a invisible bum note their my "new rhyhm guitarist.".DO NOT ATTEMPT LEAD..avert your eyes and carry on with barre chords while i cruise on lead to sheer perfection i! screams & wet seats..the girls are sated......
I wasn't in the punk queue and couldn't follow their sounds "back then", but these blokes have stayed with their core. Im glad to hear this concert was well received by the crowd. It was a sunny day and John realizes that the sun should be celebrated. there was a sunny tone....never heard that in the past.
Terry Walsh Lu Edmonds ( Lu short for Lunatic or Lu-Knee) real name Robert David Edmonds has also played with The Mekons, Shriekback, and with Billy Bragg and played on tracks with the late Kirsty MacColl ( he played on her hit "They don't know") , he's a multi instrumentalist as well playing Bass,Keyboards,Drums, and a variety of other strange instrument's.
Saw this tour a few years earlier, in the city I live in. It was a small club, we are all absolutely blown away, it was amazing! The intimacy, the power of the songs, truly amazing! Johnny even said it was the nicest club he had ever played in.
Thanks so much for posting all of this, utterly superb. Saw them last night (June 2018) at tiny gig in Frome, the Cheese & Grain. JL's voice so very strong, and the bass & drums were just brilliant. A hot and sticky night in a small venue, it took me right back to the 70s.
amazing band, great energy. the guitarist is one of the best ive heard. look up the word “talent” . the two songs before “public image”. - amazing baselines with guitars, lydon and drummer in beautiful synergy synergy
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So much negativity in the comments.For someone in his late fifties his voice is still as strong as ever and he is putting in the effort. Anyone who can do a better job get up on stage I am all ears. I might add the musicionship is top notch too !
john's voice is brilliant here, powerful.
tremendous!!!
Yeah...negativity is the very soul of youtube, it would seem.
PiL is still a great group.
imo
Nothing ever is as it was. The trick is to enjoy what it is and what you have. Keep singing fine sir.
Well said, Lydon was the greatest punk singer/songwriter of his generation (along with Joe Strummer) and can still draw a fkin huge crowd.
Blown away!!!50 years old and just discovered PiL , I'm gonna enjoy .
@VinylViper thanks very much ill have a look 👍
It's better late than never 👍🥂
00:00 - This Is Not a Love Song
06:50 - Reggie Song
12:11 - Warrior
21:05 - One Drop
26:52 - Death Disco
34:08 - Public Image
37:21 - Rise
43:33 - Open Up (Leftfield cover)
thank you
most meaningful comment here
thanks
long live the Jonny Rotten (Lydon) and the rest of a great band
As for Open Up - It isn't a cover really, John appeared on Leftfield's album in 1995
I was working Glastonbury in 2013 and i popped by to see PIL. Fucking superb.
I love this man forever and always. He is one of the most truly authentic human beings out there and can give a F about what others think. That's respect!!! ❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I’am agree! Best regards from Germany ❤
I couldn’t agree more,a genuine and intelligent man who can inspire people to think about themselves and their environment around them.
@@erwinklement1215 Thank you *hugs from Oregon*
@@christopherwest4580 Thank you! *hugs from Oregon*
Same. I always thought sex pistols were lame. I was dumb lol
John Lydon never gets enough credit for how good his voice is. It is totally unique.
Seriously?
Ahem. He used to be able to sing if you want to call it that no offence. But what he does here is just a fucking mess. This outfit just stinks. No musical sightings and little lyrical engagement. Just terrible
He sounds real good here, I think it's because he's much older wiser more aware of the cohesive beat as opposed to the younger days.
@@DiabolicShape I can only with boom bunmi. He's a kind of an atavism, like a shaman from another age.
lol its fucking awful
Man, Lydon's singing his heart out here. Totally dedicated. They sound pretty damn great. Edmonds is ace.
This sounds great fantastic
He's always had the best musicians!
He also sang his heart out at the crow world festival in Los Angeles last weekend it was so awesome I'm still playing it right now and that's why I'm seeing your TH-cam
Hell yeah.... Seen him last week and he still sounds great
Edmonds is highly underrated.. he plays rhythm and lead at the same time... I'm thinking him and Jimmy Page are buddies
Lu Edmonds gets some incredible tones out of that medieval looking guitar. What a great concert.
He plays a Saz not a guitar :)
@@Baskaninen saz you 😉
@@Baskaninen Mark Corrigan of Peep Show got played by a Saz.
PiL is the most underrated band on earth. I'm sure their music will be appreciated more and they will get more credit on Mars some day.
Indeed! I've only recently discovered them. Their first album sounds like the Pixies, Nirvana, Midnight Oil, + more, wrapped up into one. How he doesn't get credit for being one of the most influential people in music - second possibly only to the Beatles.
PiL are the most significant band of the last 50 years. Regardless of people stating it or not
Lu's guitar is epic from start to finish..
I almost thought it was Christopher Lee.
And warren's mastery of strings is undeniable
saruman
EPIK!!!!
indeed good stuff
I must admit that this band is well rehearsed and freaking tight. They knock it out of the park more than once and completely fly over everyones head. Sound is well done too. Bravo.
Why would you must admit??
It's just not very good music. Apart from rise that is. The rest is just self indulgent nonsense.
@@mojorisin8368why are you here? go back to your Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran pap
@@danslider9014 That's their name just spelt it differently from normal. I have a co worker called Betty Mustardmit.
They never get their props. It took me a long time to appreciate how great he really is
John knows how to assemble a band. This is top tier playing here. John's voice is more of an instrument than its ever been, everything fits nicely.
I bought my brother the metal box album in 1981 from a London market. I was just 13 years old, we used to listen to it together, then some 'are sole' broke into his flat in Newport South Wales and stole his system with the second vinyl still on the deck. I went to see John at a place in Cardiff about 4 years ago. My brother passed away about 6 months before I went to see PIL. Every second I was there was a memory of my brother, thanks to the friend who bought me the ticket as a birthday present, and thanks John for making me dance non stop for the duration of his fantastic show.
He was THE ultimate punk artist throughout a period of narrow- mindedness and he will always be ahead of his time.
ramones were a good band but didn't have the teenage angst johnny did.
@@joshhenson2277 did he? he's a joker. clearly you can't sell past the truth and sarcasm.
@@joshhenson2277 lol okay mate, keep thinking that.
@@joshhenson2277 To the contrary .... The Sex Pistols were contrived from the beginning ... but that probably went right over your head!
no he wasn't he was a fake punk who never believed a word of it, but a pretty decent musician who sold out almost immediately and now spends his time hawking country life butter. For ultimate punk see sid vicious
I've watched this concert many times - everything good about PIL is encapsulated. The band is so tight and the guitars soaringly beautiful. I want it as a live album.
Killer performance, so fresh and full of raw energy!!! That's why John is the ultimate punk and he'll always be! Love and respect this man so much!!
Да он супер крут ❤
Fresh 🤣 I have never seen so many miserable looking people in a festival crowd especially the young ones who look like they have been kidnapped and dragged there against their will. As for John Lydon being "the ultimate punk" I get the feeling you didn't really explore that much of what was available.
Brilliant, one of the best live bands I have ever seen. Lu Edmond's is an amazing musician and complements Johns lyrics brilliantly.
This is a superb performance by a group that sounds every bit as fresh now as they did in 1978 with their first single
amen
Amen again just found fucking pucka
Nevermind that all the musicians are different.
I don't like their sound but i like their coherency.
Martin Blunt They sound even better now.
Lu Edmonds is the reason I enjoy watching/listening to this over and over again.
He's an amazing Guitarist and musician
John and the rest of PiL give %110 for and at EVERY performance they play!! It’s just too bad the crowd at this show doesn’t “get it” and “appreciate it”. John even says during this show, 21:05 “I love the way how you stand and stare. There’s so much to fucking look at.” John and the band LOVE their fans and want to give them “our best at every show”(John’s own words).
PiL ✊❤️❤️✊
Was thinking the same thing. The crowd didn't seem to get the greatness of the music. Granted it was mid day, in the sun, who knows how many bands before or after. Some of them did, were jumping up and down, but overall, the music was over their heads.
this is not a love song , it's a lesson of life
thank you ROTTEN ONE
Crowd too drunk or too stupid to dance to or even enjoy this, sounds incredible and John's voice is superb
I don't know about that but I was in cruel world last week in Los Angeles and Johnny was awesome and on his que
I was both too drunk and stupid at this, still had a whale of a time with me ex-wife and a mate, jolly good fun!
😂😂 x👍
Too middle class to understand
The festival dealers were selling valium instead of eckies...
His voice is very beautiful,intense,unique,and haunting 🌹🌹
standing there in the sunshine with a pint of brothers cider in my hand I saw them play the best they had in over 2 decades. was brilliant!
genius, lu edmonds is extraordinary, amazing band these concerts have been the most intense shows I have seen.
simply brilliant..much love from ancient New Zealander...
John always picks amazing musicians to play in PIL, from Wobble ,Levene, the late great McGeoch and this bunch with it's great rhythm section and Lu's guitar work is mesmerizing, John know's how to pick em.
Don't miss Ginger Baker and Steve Vai!
I love his collaborations as well, I thought Timezone was great, and he's the one that turned me on to Leftfield!
Don't leave out Jim Walker.
00:13 This Is Not A Love Song
06:50 Reggie Song
12:11 Warrior
21:05 One Drop
26:52 Death Disco (also known as Swan Lake)
34:08 Public Image
37:22 Rise
43:34 Open Up
Wish they did poptones
Legend
@@jamesparkerone 'Theme' was a monster track.
@@twistedspanner thanks for the tip off. I'm checking it out now.
@@twistedspanner I've only really checked PIL out this year.
God knows why. Just one of them ones that gets forgotten.
My view is that I'm an idiot and have missed out.
Musically they were way ahead of there time. And just better than the pistols hands down.
Not as iconic but what ever will be more iconic than never mind the bollocks but still they were pushing boundaries. It gives lydon a lot more of a legendary status in my opinion.
"Poptones" is my personal favourite but there's a lot of quality throughout every album.
Why did it take me so long to check em out. Only God will know. Hahah
Lu and his Bouzuki,what an amazing Sound.
This is B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T....If you didnt get it..go and listen to your popy formula...plus he is doing great things with his voice..pure energy and attitude...Hello this is LIVE!!!
Must of watched this 20 times and it still gives me the shivers. Johnny's a maverick who has matured pretty well I think. Lu's guitar is mixed too loud which is bloody fantastic! Death disco is a piece of heart wrenching genius Johnny. God blesses yur Mom every time he hears it.
ALL HAIL THE GINGER JESUS
@@sadduck28 I went to worship in Sheffield last year - unforgettably brilliant gig so much energy and emotion, totally committed puts his heart and soul into every word. Staggeringly good playing from the band
Agreed. I keep coming back to hear "Death Disco", which is transcendent here.
One of the tightest bands live, no other band plays music like this, anything like they do, none.
Never had goosebumps like when i heard the intro of open up... Fuckin emotional... Crazy
Well they would be considering they are a bunch of session musos..😔 just rubbish
Usually I don't go in for musicians that are past their prime. There are very few exceptions. This is one. Well done sir. I am an old guy too. This is a great performance.
John Christian
Johnny and I are the same age....and I think PiL sounds better than ever!:)
Their are mature and now we understand what Nietzsche meant saying I could be black I could be white...
Agreed , me too.
Howard Devoto is not past his prime either.
@@randscottwagner330 add T. V. Smith
• Playlist:
• 00:00 - This Is Not a Love Song
• 06:50 - Reggie Song
• 12:11 - Warrior
• 21:05 - One Drop
• 26:52 - Death Disco
• 34:08 - Public Image
• 37:21 - Rise
• 43:33 - Open Up (Leftfield cover)
Merci beaucoup pour la playlist (5 ans après) : )
why didnt they play Disappointed
@@gdust6579 I guess that made you disappointed?
Always innovative. Never compromising. Some people make headlines, others make history.
That was dope dude
And he did both.
this version of Warrior was one of the best songs ever made imho. with that guitar
Crap crowd saw them body & soul festival Ireland crowd gave them the respect they so deserve . PIL are emotion you dont get plastic performances from them just raw passion hard core PIL . They pure energy amazing stuff.
The last song performed in this set is simply dazzling. I have listened to this over and over and over....I was an early PIL fan. Had their 1979 album vinyl back in the 80s:) One of the most underated bands ever.
Open Up with Leftfield - brilliant album track too
💕❤️💫✨️🌟✨️💫❤️💕
This really is one of my all time favorite concert sets. I keep coming back to revisit the awesome.
Never seen him live before I’m most impressed the music sounds marvellous
:-) Go all out to see LIVE ... I am sure one will not regret!
Same he's soooi great
Absolutely brilliant performance by one of my favourite bands!
What a concert!The guitar sound is awesome....Their tracks sound much better live than on record.The energy on stage is really high.Greetings from Italy!
This is honestly better than any studio version of their stuff I have ever listened to. And it all seams together rather nicely, making it sounds like one hour long song.
Thought this two might be useful: set list and lineup:
This Is Not a Love Song
Reggie Song
Warrior
One Drop
Death Disco
Public Image
Rise
Open Up
(Leftfield cover)
(note; lineup below is taken from official PIL site, but from another show - the one opening the tour, Glastonbury was same month, so I suppose lineup is the same. Sorry, I just don't know half of current lineup, really forgot about the band many years and lineups ago. Anyway it was fun to watch this gig, so thanks for sharing it!)
lineup:
John Lydon - After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978. Outside of PiL John has released several solo records and collaborations. He also brings quality TV to the masses.
Lu Edmonds - Multi instrumentalist and former guitarist in The Damned Lu joined PiL in 1986 recording and playing on the album Happy? and co-writing the album ‘9’ adding yet another dimension to the PiL sound.
Bruce Smith - Former drummer in The Pop Group and The Slits became percussionist for PiL also in 1986 playing and recording on the albums Happy? and ‘9’. Seen as a drumming virtuoso, Bruce Smith brought his unique style into the fold.
Scott Firth - A bass player/multi instrumentalist that has collaborated and played with a variety of top musicians and bands including Steve Winwood, John Martyn, Elvis Costello, and The Spice Girls. Scott’s arrival into the band in 2009 resulted in John Lydon declaring him “Genius at work!”
Its not a left field cover he was co writer
Cheers mate. The late John Mcgeoch was PIL's guitarist from 1986 - 92.
Andrew Madinc
Wasn't John a member of Leftfield??
theselector no but he featured on one of their songs. Open Up.
bleedin' hell ! I never thought they'd be this good.
Couldn't have said it better myself!
***** Took me years to fathom him out. You are still in the early stages too.
Best use of an electric saz (baglama) I've seen so far. Outside of Turkish music. This is not your dad's Baba Zula that's for sure. I'm sure there are a dozen things Lydon and PIL do that make western conservatives (music fans) squirm. Yet you can't deny the innovation that they always bring.
you probably haven't listened to much Secret Chiefs 3
In the words of the great Roy Walker, "that's right, you've won fifty pounds".
Yes in one....simply brilliant
Thanks for the clarification, I saw them in 2010 at Coachella and I thought it was some kind of custom-made mandolin or a lute or something. He was totally awesome and everything, but I miss the guy from Magazine, too.
I love how Edmonds complements the music, the guitar is insane and for one represents international warriors as expressed in WARRIOR! He is the perfect atmospherist
best guitar work I've heard in years.
Love it - Thank you John for all you have given us over the years - May you live long and prosper sir.
Well.. Lydon is a phenomenon! I love the guy. Brought so much joy into my life. But all you musicians out there! Did you miss Lu Edmonds? That’s something to learn from. Brilliant!!
The performance of Warrior just amazes me (in a good way). I'm speechless. The subtle shifts in tone and melody between the band and John's restrained yet powerful vocal is just so much to take in. What a captivating performance. Thanks guys.
i think most of the crowd there just standing about as they dont know that they just been blown away to another planet . Rock on PIL
Maybe it's NYC lol
The band really comes together and starts killing it at several points during this show. But I am sorry, PIL should never be asked to play during the daytime, and the crowd has no idea what they are witnessing.
I remember thinking way back, what could PIL be other than less than the Pistols.. But I was amazed with PIL & Metal box.... Still thrills to watch n hear it played live.. See ya in Bristol 2020 😎
True, nighttime would have been better. I was there and this was a huge highlight for me. It seems surreal now that I was there. It was sunny and hot that afternoon. The band was being blasted in the face by the brutal sun.
@@razremytuxbuddy saw them at old Avelon club in Boston around 85, you are correct, dark intimate setting was almost like it was part of the show. PS..show was simply incredible.
Public Image Ltd is fantastic, I'm especially impressed with Lu Edmonds. What a talent!
I love the fact that they change and tweak songs for a live performance so its not just a copy and paste of the recorded version, and as always Lu Edmonds guitar work is a thing of beauty. Pity John McGeoch passed so early as I can only imagine the stuff Lu and him wouldve kept creating
dam that guitarist lu is freaking killing it, from the start to the end, on all his different instruments. kickin some major arse. very clean too.
Easily the best PiL lineup since the early days of Levene and Wobble. John really shows how great a performer he can be with a great band backing him up.
This kind of ART NEVER DIE! THE JOHNY LYDON AND HIS BAND!!
Never knew this man had such a range of voice. He sounds beautiful. I like the sounds the band is making as well.
Brilliant.. so powerful voice, finally i found the band of my life...astonishing !!
Ikr he's fuckin awesome ❤
He's still got it in abundance! Worked that afternoon crowd like the maestro he is!
Thank you so so much John and the band for doing this. I have invested very well my Friday night discovering this music.
Whatever that thing Lu Edmonds is playing.......I want one! What a good gig. Power is amazing.
I saw this gig from the front of the crowd at the barrier. The highlight of the Glastonbury weekend for me. Open Up brought a lump to my throat when the synth bass kicked in, unbelievable and Brilliant! Security presence increased when PIL came on, but the gig was calm and fantastic.
The great survivors return!!!..I saw them twice in 1978!, New York..what great days! and they still sound superbe!
GREAT SHOW..THSES GUYS WERE SO UNDERRATED...
I saw them live in Manhattan at the "pier" I think...............
Legend! Wasted on this crowd! Education, education, education! One of the most influential performers of the 20th century right there!
Skill meets passion. It doesn't get any better.
Wow Lu Edmonds is as epic as Keith Levene. Haven't listened to much PIL since the early 90s. Must rectify this.
How anyone could describe that show as anything other than awesome is beyond me. But then I'm nice.
I could watch John all day long. I love the way he moves with the music. PiL are so tight!!!
Same
Absolutely love the guitar player (Lu Edmonds) in PIL. Saw them on Jules Holland and they blew me away. They are all great musicians allowing John the freedom to go wherever he wants.
This is an awesome show. PiL never stand still. It's unbelievable to have seen the Sex Pistols in San Francisco in 1978, and to see John still performing all these years later. I'd go seem them live in a heartbeat
WARNING: THIS IS NOT THE SEX PISTOLS OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT EXCEPT FOR THE VOCALS
ANOTHER WARNING: THIS IS NOT A LOVE SONG
Who are you warning, people who imagined or dreamed that this upload made that claim in any way?
Reading between the lines, what your comment is really saying, is, "Look at me! Look at me! I know about the Sex Pistols and P.I.L. therefore I am the cool for being down with 40 year old, commercially successful music."
Big fucking whooop!
obs: its better
Good, have a little bit more of a cry about it, you'll feel better in the morning.
Dick Flavor What your point son? I haven't made comment see if you will like it or not,
Full on gonk... as you were.
You know, after the Pistols, I never heard much from PIL. One of those things I guess. I just overlooked them. I saw this on Palladia first. I was really into this guitarist right off the bat. I heard metal, I heard house/dance electronic, driving, pulsating rhythms along with this Russian/Turkish type vibe and then Lydon's pretty decent vocals. I found this performance good enough to now go back and make a playlist of PIL's recordings. Delightful discovery I must say.
I had no prior listening experience with PIL to compare this viewing to. I was left to merely judge it on it's own merits. I loved it. Really dig Lu's playing and they way he incorporates any stringed instrument into the mix here. No priceless '59 Les Pauls or $10,000 PRS guitars for this guy. I appreciate that big time. Even the Tele looked like a cheap $100 clone. Looked like he had 2 small amps in stereo miked into the PA. His sound is just this huge roar with all kinds of colors in the echoes, etc;. Just very cool. Nice surprise for me. And yes, I was into my 20's when the Pistols came out. I ate it up. It was a fun time for me. Sweaty basement bars and "punk" (hate the term/label still). It was great. Johnny's put on the pounds but, he looks to put his all into these shows from what I've seen. Give him that.
Like I said, this was a delightful surprise to me.
me too, his sneer has gone but still menaces.
I go back to watching this year after year. Effin' baglama!
it's a beautiful spring sunday the windows are open and listening to lu is magical!!
Brilliant performances by everyone on stage. What a great set. The audience were a bit crappy though!!!
It's Glastonbury in the modern era - what do you expect?
I was and still am a huge Public Image fan from the mid 80's. I think John sounds great. He's not a young man full of angst anymore, but he'd still smack you in the head if you wise cracked him. His look has changed, but that's to be expected. Long live the Sex Pistols
Since U2 I didn't like rhythmical delays on my distorting Marshall but hearing Lu I can't wait to try again! After 60 years of guitar oriented rock 'n roll the electric saz is a real revelation... Actually I love the whole band!! The Dionysian ornaments of Johnny blend perfectly with the musicians.
yes johns painfull crescendo really melds with lous soaring vibrato and delay, its ,its almost juniper blossoms in a japenese garden dont you think Robny?
Terry Walsh
That's another beautiful description Terny. Thx!
were like two dueling guitars with none of your actual guitars dont you think, oh, sorry ,you hit a invisible bum note their my "new rhyhm guitarist.".DO NOT ATTEMPT LEAD..avert your eyes and carry on with barre chords while i cruise on lead to sheer perfection i! screams & wet seats..the girls are sated......
That was a Brilliant SHOW,, by Pil,,, John has a Class Voice,,
How is this so good. Jesus Lydon is killing it. Young bands could learn a thing or two.
Love to Johnny! ❤️ He is absolutely unique and extraordinary!
I wasn't in the punk queue and couldn't follow their sounds "back then", but these blokes have stayed with their core. Im glad to hear this concert was well received by the crowd. It was a sunny day and John realizes that the sun should be celebrated. there was a sunny tone....never heard that in the past.
I am digging this band which, oddly, I discovered only 2-3 weeks ago! Great stuff!
Fabio Guadagnuolo
welcome onboard Fabio! I discovered them in 1981....and have been hooked ever since.
Where have you been hiding?
You like this tosh? Wow....
@@Winged_Vision Yes I do :-)
@@goranl2316 I've been here, I've been there... almost everywhere, but never here :-)
"I Love PIL" - They sound as good as they did at the beginning".
He has always been phenomenal. He has evolved. He is the man. Morrissey has my hypothetical groin, but Lyon has the power and embodiment.
man they sound great
wow.... this is fuckn AWESOME!!!!!! the mix is beautiful, and that's what PIL is about, the FUCKING SOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
00:00 This Is Not a Love Song
06:51 Reggie Song
12:14 Warrior
21:05 One Drop
26:53 Death Disco
34:09 Public Image
37:22 Rise
43:45 Open Up (Leftfield cover)
A style of his own. Very good musicians. Impeccable sound. Johnny is not a singer, but a preacher as always 🤘🏻🎶🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
That guitar lu's playing at sounds fantastic. What a great band. They sound amazing. Long live pil
tell you ...hes done a good job getting that guitarist...hes fucking brilliant!
Is that the fella who was in Cast ?
drlargepants dont have a clue..hes been in the damned...
Terry Walsh Lu Edmonds ( Lu short for Lunatic or Lu-Knee) real name Robert David Edmonds has also played with The Mekons, Shriekback, and with Billy Bragg and played on tracks with the late Kirsty MacColl ( he played on her hit "They don't know") , he's a multi instrumentalist as well playing Bass,Keyboards,Drums, and a variety of other strange instrument's.
permaveg hey nice 1 mate..hes brilliant, i know that.
WolvoExPunk1 "wheres captain kirk" -'oil' 'energy' ?
Wolvo, did he play in the damned for a while?
Awesome, how the crowd doesn't get him, and Lydon is just giving a crap, doing his thing, and getting from minute to minute better !
Saw this tour a few years earlier, in the city I live in. It was a small club, we are all absolutely blown away, it was amazing! The intimacy, the power of the songs, truly amazing! Johnny even said it was the nicest club he had ever played in.
1. This is Not A Love Song
2. 6:50 ...Shine!....
3. 12:15 Worrior
4. 21:00
5. 27:00 Swan Lake
6. 34:08 Public Image
7. 37:00 Rise
8. 43:40 Death Disco
izumisan, arigatou gozaimashita!
#8 Actually Open Up en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Up_(song)
Fucking hell sort it out, find out the actual names of the song's before getting clicky.
@@davidpeterson4211 thanks for that mate. Good stuff. Pil inspired prodigy a little with there sound
@@voyeurcoma638 what's that all about.
Thanks so much for posting all of this, utterly superb. Saw them last night (June 2018) at tiny gig in Frome, the Cheese & Grain. JL's voice so very strong, and the bass & drums were just brilliant. A hot and sticky night in a small venue, it took me right back to the 70s.
Lu is a legend. What a player. That Gretsch sounds massive on Rise
He puts me in mind of Captain Beefheart (of whom he was a big fan): extraordinary voice, constantly changing backing band, weird lyrics...
that was pretty good, great guitar, and Lydon was bringing it. i like the way he's aging
Truly mad truly great, fantastic musicianship too! Awesome sound, took me by surprise just how great they were and are now!
amazing band, great energy. the guitarist is one of the best ive heard. look up the word “talent” . the two songs before “public image”. - amazing baselines with guitars, lydon and drummer in beautiful synergy synergy