Formed in 1978 in London, England, 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, Tim Buckley & various dub artists.