Public Image Ltd. was an English band formed in 1978 and fronted by former Sex Pistol John Lydon. Joined by guitarist Keith Levene, and bassist Jah Wobble, Lydon left the punk rock scene behind and headed for a more experimental sound.
We’re going to look at “Rise,” a video from one of their more popular and radio friendly albums, ‘Album,’ also known as ‘Compact Disc’ or ‘Cassette’ depending on the format. “Rise”, described as “haunting” by Neil Perry of New Music Express, was released in 1986 and while it reached #11 on UK charts, it did not fare as well here in the US as it received limited radio airplay in college and AAA markets.