PIL - Live on Check It Out 1979 (full version)

The unedited interview and full version of Chant from "Check It Out", a Tynes Tees show from 1979. John Lydon famously storms off.

[@ilovethetampabaylightning92]

Lydon’s wife has Alzheimer’s. He loves her very much and is devoted to taking care of her. He wants to keep her home, not send her to some kind of nursing home. He’s a good man. He’s an excellent example of not judging a book by its cover. God bless him.

[@rp61productions]

Well said...

[@jean-pierrealbertini]

Yes i totaly agree, he is an example

[@danielaschwarz1971]

Oh yeah,Nora has Alzheimer and I feel so sorry for Johnny💖 and two of his brothers have cancer.Johnny is a very good man & very kind hearted.God bless him and his family💝💝💝

[@markconnell7723]

I had to look an d see If I was the one that wrote that . I SO agree with you !! God bless John Lydon

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

@@rp61productions RP61PRODUCTIONS AWESOME CHANNEL. ✊🏻

[@dylankidd7986]

i love that someone could listen to the least commercial song of all time and accuse lydon of "selling out"

[@sunnyjim1355]

But he was "selling out", by 1) Saying PiL (the clue is in the name) is a company not a band. 2) Going in for the experimental music that Lydon had explictedy deride during his time in the Pistols. It's really not 'rocket science' to understand, just more like 'cognitive dissonance' if you can't.

[@trentnunyabiz6204]

@@sunnyjim1355 He preferred CAN over Pink Floyd so i think that's the diffrence between what he derided and what the group where into.

[@carlgriffiths2031]

@@sunnyjim1355 if you think PIL sold out, in that era, you are clearly deluded, and its not rocket science to think otherwise despite your "cognitive dissonance" bollox you print.........

[@carlgriffiths2031]

you are correct Dylan Kidd, and that someone was from angelic upstarts who having jumped on the bandwagon, failed to get anywhere near PIL. If country and western was fashionable in 77/78, the upstarts would have all bought themselves horses...

[@Fexobs]

The Upstarts. What a bunch of fucking losers.

[@nancyjackson3909]

And no one remembers the name of both of those interviewers but john lydon is a national treasure and we be remembered forever

[@jasonrichards2371]

A national treasure is a bit over the top, he does speak the truth at times (Jimmy savile ( but is also highly obnoxious and at times very sharp

[@alanlittle3941]

It was Malcolm Gerrie and Lyn Spencer actually mate

[@mikemusic8213]

@@alanlittle3941 It was Chris Cowie not Malcolm Gerrie

[@denisesaunders3067]

@@mikemusic8213 i actually saw chris cowey in sunderland many years ago.

[@kevh9497]

..and more to the point, who remembers that bloke from Angelic Upstarts... Mond who? Or any AU records. Disposable.

[@SynthJohn]

R.I.P Keith Levene, one of the most influential, and unique guitarists of all time. He's easily in my top 5 guitarists of all time. I never got the chance to see perform live, but he use to live in my hometown, I would see him walk around in the town centre, I never went up to him geeking like a school girl, or asked for his autograph, but i'd be in awe of him. My thoughts are with his family.

[@Boilingfrogg]

He died? When?

[@SynthJohn]

@@Boilingfrogg 11th November.

[@Boilingfrogg]

@@SynthJohn cheers.

[@christopherharmon2433]

What guitar is he using?

[@matthewmaurysmith2486]

Damming. Didn't know he passed. Thanks for the info.

[@LynchyVidz]

I still remember Nana humming this as she baked biscuits. ♥

[@plonkywonky]

Wish I had a Nana like that.

[@pianobanter]

carl lynch Nice

[@RJPaul-px6vt]

Thank you for making my day Carl

[@baberoot1998]

Carl...now that...was funny. 👍😁👍

[@robertroberts2666]

Nana had good taste!

[@petemarr824]

They watched a group of nobodies dissing them, and then expected to just sit there. Nice to actually see the uneditted version where it shows the programme as being the arseholes and not PIL, as over the years you were meant to think.

[@rockrecords222s]

Pete Marr Angelic Upstarts Are Nobodies?

[@slimtimslide]

@@rockrecords222s Well, idiotic nobodies to give them credit. Wankers in fact. Idiotic wankers.

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

C'mon, lok the band were being total pretentious, arseholes. I love them as much as you but Lydon had this almost personality disorder. This has be borne out in subsequent interviews. But I still find it hilarious!

[@andchat6241]

TurntablesRockmyworld et al...Like yourself I thought PIL when they were a band '78-'81 were great (so were 'Pistols)... Wobble & Levene have 'grown up'...Lydon never has ..for 40yrs now if not praised he doesn't engage, makes statements, stares ,goes silent , does "look I'm from Finsbury Park ,so I know" act or bullies with his 'mates'/minders... ...( I also highly rated the 'Upstarts & SLF live & on record '78-'80)...but this is 12mins of 'all in cringing embarrassment' for everybody involved...

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

@@andchat6241 Yes, I agree. Watch Lydon in this clip with a punk round-table with Tommy Ramone, Henry Rollins, Duff Mckagan. Just cringeworthy: narcissist, cringeworthy, rude,ugly etc. Hard to watch. Like the drunk old guy in the pub that everyone is trying to avoid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpm5i3-CZtWAh5I

[@Talldude88]

I agree with John Lydon. The interview was a sham.

[@wescollins2981]

A sham 69? 🤔

[@spiritualcramp8000]

he went wiki LoL

[@davemcmahon4045]

@@wescollins2981 they're going down the pub instead 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johngrotefeld6302]

whole thing felt like a sketch...

[@Mr.Steve-O]

You never listen to word that I said, You only seen me For the clothes that I wear, or did the interest go so much deeper It must have been the colour of my hair.

[@dougiegooner]

This version of PIL was absolutely revolutionary and was doing music that was truly original and not just parroting 1977 punk. Fantastic!

[@locuacidadsindiluir1696]

Well..., you are right in that they were NOT parroting 77 Punk (which is nice & brave of them),..., but the "Absolutely Revolutionary" statement is a little over the top, I´m afraid. They sound like a SLOPPY, LEAST TALENTED, VERSION of what the german band CAN had been doing since 1968. Same thing, only NOT half as good.

[@LevittownHS]

to me, PIL was very reminiscent of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Plastic Ono Band" albums. Very unique takes!!

[@chrisjames6327]

@@locuacidadsindiluir1696 it's not sloppy. They're playing that way on purpose. It's supposed to be avant garde. Can were a lot more mainstream/pop

[@johnrosario4280]

@@chrisjames6327 100% agree. Chant has frantic and dissonant guitar playing which helps convey the feelings of mob mentality (especially during riots), hence the lyrics "mob, war, feel hate." Keith's sloppy playing was done intentionally, but unfortunately some people just can't think deeply enough to understand the ideas in the music. Plus, their style was actually quite revolutionary as it would go on to influence a lot of different experimental music later on, especially some of what was being done in post-punk. Sure the music itself isn't necessarily as skillful or as calculated as CAN's music, but these were punk rockers at heart who were putting their own spin on experimental music. It was all quite artful, and definitely boundary pushing for its time.

[@mattrussell4962]

@@chrisjames6327 Ahh the old Avant Garde a clue argument?

[@zogmorp]

I love watching his interviews. He really didn't let the interviewers trap him into whatever angle they were trying to push.

[@chadlee1057]

Yeah, Johnny was a genius at handling the media. He had to be. Nothing but respect for the man.

[@chrisbutterfield2739]

Yes! He saw 3 miles ahead of everyone in the room

[@blueblood3108]

Hardly being trapped on a show that's asking about the new group image and their musical direction. Very basic really. He never really said much in interviews and anything that provoked an interesting response was met with his fake hard man stare down and jaw jutting which resulted in him usually saying "next question". Fair play for making a career of it though

[@wessexfox5197]

@@blueblood3108 except what do you expect? They literally had a bunch of nobody’s slag him and his band off for 5 minutes and expected him to be civil and answer their stupid questions which of themselves showed how out of touch they were with PIL and the punk movement by 1979.

[@rustyshackleford9963]

@@blueblood3108 oh yeah those interviewers were so innocent. they just had a clip of some douchebag talking shit about Johnny Rotten lined up to show him and his band while on the air. I wonder why they would do that cause they seemed so friendly.

[@jma6893]

Legendary session... This early line-up with Levene and Wobble was on fire. RIP Keith.

[@Paul-sl9zm]

Too bad John sounds like a dying cat on fire

[@duncansmoviesandanimation6555]

@@Paul-sl9zm that's his p.i.l voice! apparently he blew out his voice in the sex pistols and had to go falsetto for p.i.l.

[@sexobscura]

unfortunately that's too true

[@sexobscura]

@@Paul-sl9zm unfortunately that's too true, also

[@jma6893]

@@Paul-sl9zm I think that's the whole point...

[@micktaylorisgod]

So sad to hear today that Keith Levene has died. This incredible performance is a fitting testament to his extraordinary talent. A true original and a massive inspiration to everyone of the punk/post-punk generation. He will be very sorely missed.

[@sexobscura]

he died from being poisoned by courtney love

[@ehLeanne311]

Heroin overdose

[@kazyyss]

​@@ehLeanne311liver cancer, not an OD

[@charlesmaximus9161]

8:05 Sorry, fella. Lydon had the last laugh. He’s stood the test of time, and he is still going strong!

[@nectarinedreams7208]

@Bloom Tik Bloom The kid in the video or Lydon?

[@albatross1977]

@@nectarinedreams7208Lydon is still alive. The guy from the Angelic Upstarts I think died last year.

[@littlelady3524]

Those interviewers were disgustingly rude to get a reaction out of John, because he’s infamously defensive. But he stayed calm, good on him.

[@opalmusic]

No staged reality but real life and art. This is TV at its very best, but unfortunatley these times are long gone. And what a performance by the best PIL line-up

[@iscreemz4494]

I love when Wobble gets up at the end and his entire speech is bleeped out. I'd kill to hear that part uncensored.

[@donkeyheads]

RIP Keith Levene, your astounding guitar work made this clip hum with electricity!

[@Fexobs]

I've waited 40 years to finally see the full version again after seeing it on Tyne Tees and it changing my life ! This is major !

[@danielaschwarz1971]

You are so damn right,so I wait 40years to see se full version of this interview again ;D

[@CalamityHillMusic]

My dad might have watched it if it was on Tyne Tees...i'm gonna ask him.

[@soylentramen7795]

Sure would like the JW uncensored audio at the end tho........

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Steve Dinsdale it changed your life?? Wtf lol

[@stephaneherringtoniowritin9180]

@@Eleventhearlofmars 😁😁😁

[@donkeyheads]

I just came back and watched this two years after first seeing it, and the thing I find the most shocking is that PIL sat there and watched the crap interview with that Angelic Upstart nobody. That showed true patience! Total setup by the show, and I'm amazed they stuck around as long as they did.

[@HighlandMike325]

Two extra bits. The interviewer was Chris Cowey reportedly in his first ever tv interview. The woman is Lyn Spencer. She was previously at teacher training college with Sting, and when the Police appeared on the show he reportedly tore her off a strip for her part in this travesty of an interview.

[@piamadison5539]

She gives teachers a bad name.

[@glenbellefonte9620]

My wife's son cooked for sting at a restaurant in Chicago a few times.

[@katemccoll5308]

Keith Levene is one of my favorite guitar players of all time, huge influence on my playing

[@enema_myanemones598]

Rip Keith

[@Rshields388]

One of my favs too and an influence on my playing. I also play bass and Jah Wobble is a big influence when it comes to that instrument. I wish Jah Wobble stayed with the band for it's entirety. Same with Keith levene. I can only imagine the things they could've done.

[@Skroumst]

@@Rshields388Lou Edmonds is great in his own right but Keith really made their sound I think

[@juliantreptow7300]

4:09 "and we get paid for this!" haha

[@twitchygiraffe4636]

I love how whenever this is used in other documentaries it’s chopped down to try and show Wobble and Lydon as volatile and arsey people, but as the old Guardian advert says it’s only when you get the full picture that you can fully understand what’s going on! Thanks for this upload it’s invaluable!!!!

[@rootsinmotion2865]

this is the first time that I've seen the whole thing, and was thinking the exact same

[@MoogerTuber]

One just doesn't talk shit about fellow musicians, especially in public.

[@davemcmahon4045]

unless it's those subhuman degenerates on the x-factor.oooops,sorry i meant musicians

[@timprescott4634]

Well, Lydon did and does it all the time..

[@HighlandMike325]

Human League "old hippes?"

[@hexyko4850]

Thanks for posting the entire thing. It's extremely rare and people judged the band for being rude to the interviewers, but they didn't know the full context.

[@qc2sb]

It’s absurd how many so called “journalists” back then would treat Lydon and other controversial artists of the time like dirt and with no respect or courtesy. When he was in the pistols he was already under constant scrutiny for being honest and raw, but when the idea of punk became trendy, and the label itself proved marketable for the media to use, artists like John and company were accused of not being punk enough, (whatever that means). It’s so brutally epic how he takes the crap they constantly threw at him and gave it right back. It’s also pretty funny how in the thumbnail he almost looks cheery and amicable.

[@AdolfStalin]

To be fair its how things were back then, not that Lydon and co. Did much to help that

[@vivalapsych]

Well said!

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

PIL were innovative and unique! John Lydon such a charismatic performer. Fantastic clip!

[@wessexfox5197]

I swear that Chant song in the start is growing on me. It’s got such raw anger and energy in it, I bloody love it nowadays.

[@traprosey]

Same first time hearing it i found it pretty boring but now it’s one of my favourite tracks on the album

[@traprosey]

I wonder what the chant is😂

[@wessexfox5197]

@@traprosey “it’s a ditty! Love it or leave it” Johnny Rotten, 1980 on the Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder

[@markuswilliams3190]

That guitar work is insane

[@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes]

More punk than punk

[@marcraygun6290]

Love it

[@chadlee1057]

Completely agree.

[@edybocman76]

When you get it , you get it

[@alfieburns9019]

I'm not the biggest Sex Pistols/PIL connoisseur, but if the guitarist can play, then I just want people to know how bad it is to play guitar badly and have it still work with the music.

[@joncrossland]

Definitely unfair to have put up the cut down version previously that makes Lydon look like he was being an awkward twat for no reason. This shows how the TV show was trying to wind him up to get a reaction, cheap 'gotcha' publicity stunt, just plain rude and ignorant way to treat a guest.

[@outis439-A]

@sexobscura Why am I cursed now or something?

[@karendegenerous8044]

Jon Crossland. 👍🏻. I never trust an incomplete story.

[@anthonychurch726]

Johnny was 23 years old and that nobody called him an old man wtf?

[@anthonychurch726]

@Creenge Obviously not if I was wondering wtf that guy was talking about.

[@danielaschwarz1971]

@@ahfa53 I think he ment this guy where he said at 08:07:Johnny Rotten is finish,he is a old man.

[@andchat6241]

@@danielaschwarz1971 ..exactly ..in the same way Lydon would call virtually anybody in a band pre 1976 'a boring old fart'..... Andy Blade of Eater (with their 14 year old drummer, Dee Generate) called the Pistols 'too old!'

[@jonblazeinc]

@@andchat6241 stranglers were called old farts while only jet black was 40 back then, the rest were in late 20s

[@martinli8151]

Jeolus

[@MoogerTuber]

I saw PiL live once and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. And I've seen a LOT.

[@LuisMedinaInformador]

beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

[@antstead2329]

At last! For decades have wanted to see the full version, well done.

[@sidvicious05]

@Seb Web10 seb web deb pleb seb web deb pleb seb web deb pleb

[@danielaschwarz1971]

@@sidvicious05 what????Are you alive:D

[@danielaschwarz1971]

I wanna hear what Wobble said ;-DDDD

[@basura2001]

Took the interviewers less than a minute to coax out the infamous Lydon death glare 5:15

[@rosesroses.3788]

"The Lydon Death Glare!" I've liked you since I've been 14 John. Still honest and still making music. Some people blamed Lydon for not dying and thriving. Good on you John! Why did they follow some nitwit shouting his mouth off?

[@sunnyjim1355]

It's a fabricated act, you utter moron.

[@ericaward702]

❤😊❤

[@Johnny1Reggae]

They were spoiling for a fight, yet John et al remained unbelievably calm with their responses. Can’t believe he didn’t walk out sooner.

[@RaiderfanCali]

Isn’t this why we love Lydon

[@porterhall27]

he's a twat these days though..vanished up his own arse years ago..bloke is stuck in a loop around 1980

[@genki2genki]

@@porterhall27 Doing commercials for butter recently, I believe. Lovely lad.

[@spiritualcramp8000]

inertia27 go fuck yourself he still doing very good performances check it out before opening your mouth. we'll see where you at in your '60s

[@aestheticaltwat]

Good bloke during the 70s. But he’s sold out since then

[@joseplaza9442]

@@aestheticaltwathe laughs all the way to the bank and at you

[@thirdratecontent585]

I wish I could like this 50 times. The Angelic upstarts cutting a promo on Lydon was golden. The tune PiL did was epic too. And the hapless 1979 presenters were hilariously lame. And the iceing on the cake was the ending credits music. Perfect lols👌

[@passthesunshine2416]

Can’t stop laughing over the beeping followed by the best mic drop in history lolol every time

[@user-od3rl5mc]

"Cheapstake comedy interrogation act", rather beautifully put.

[@ENGABU1]

Was never a punk...but John Lydon is a legend!

[@samuelgarayar2040]

You are a genius...i cant believe i finally see the full thing

[@jasontyson3658]

Keith at the end saying Do you follow your leader? is next level hahaha

[@duncansmoviesandanimation6555]

That was the interviewer.

[@TheloniousSphere]

@@duncansmoviesandanimation6555 "No No No - That's total Cop-out!" - Refer too 10:27:18 or 10:57 - @jasontyson3658 was referring too - mic drop

[@clinteastwood6875]

@@duncansmoviesandanimation6555Keith says it back at him

[@BazookaToe]

Easily one of the greatest interviews ever.

[@MrToddUnctuous]

Wow... Amazing. Only ever seen the couple of minutes this is famous for, and having seen the rest of it, it gives a lot of context. They were on a stitch-up job they were probably planning for weeks. Good on PiL for digging in there and not standing for it.

[@finkretana]

Thank you for this, maybe in 40 years when could see the unbleeped version, cheers!

[@Heston68]

This is straight from the archive reel so the beeps will most likely never be removed unfortunately. Which is a shame. ;)

[@duncansmoviesandanimation6555]

​@@Heston68 where did you find the archive reel?

[@Heston68]

@@duncansmoviesandanimation6555 Can't really say

[@Macho_Man_Randy_Savage]

This was amazing to see the full thing finally. I've seen the this PIL interview before with Johnny losing it but now it's clear why. A classic, just like the Grundy from '76! 😂🤣

[@motherbrain86]

thats probably what the check it out people wanted just another grundy like outburst from our dear jon

[@xdef1ne]

rest in peace Keith, what a huge loss.

[@leestephenson7042]

The whole interview, fantastic!

[@forastero4ever]

"poonk".

[@cavecanem7075]

lol

[@mansurtxafapapaias3517]

Heroin Spook

[@PilzE.]

😁 😆 😅 😂 🤣 Funniest comment ever!

[@petercorbett3794]

Most significant thing about Keith Levene was, he got bored with The Clash and how right he was. A truly magnificent guitarist on his day, thanks for the arpeggios mate.

[@matthulse6177]

That made my year, thank you.

[@palmtreeguy4706]

Finally the whole thing!! Thanks!!

[@thevelointhevale1132]

Thanks John for getting this up ... long awaited mate, cheers!

[@MM-tc3ko]

This is still ahead it's time, maybe be another 5000 years to go.

[@emilyoshiro]

Very nice! Thanks for this clip ❤

[@pattycifra2602]

Wow, wow, wow, thank you, John Heston, for posting this rare footage! Have been waiting forever to see it!

[@jyrkihamalainen8215]

Thanks for uploading the full clip! Quite something.

[@AndrewWells]

Brutal news to read of Keith's passing yesterday... but a great time to revisit First Issue and Metal Box and reflect on how lucky we were to be music lovers around that time... bon voyage, Mr Levene!

[@doctorvonbrown881]

Agreed! I'm definitley giving both albums a re listen, as much as I love this band I never overlistened to them if you know what I mean? I absolutely love this footage of PiL! All the best. Sad to hear about Keith.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

@@doctorvonbrown881 Maybe the right time to have another listen to "Flowers of romance" too? It's a bit of a sleeper, so to speak but I'd have to say it's their most interesting sounding album. "Under the house", indeed!

[@doctorvonbrown881]

@@MisAnnThorpe Yeh I should do, I also saw the documentary on P.I.L recently here on KZbin which passed me by somehow. Was good! Thanks for your comment

[@matthewbyars7171]

I have NEVER seen the full version! Thanks!

[@donkeyheads]

I've wanted to see this entire clip for years. Thanks for uploading mate!

[@elsolitario1741]

yeah right is just trash!!!!!!!!!

[@midwichyouthclub]

Thankyou John-waited years for this!

[@robinlee1972]

Very sad to hear of the passing of Keith Levine - A great talent .....

[@kkerrmusic]

"Hello!" F/the States (Oklahoma), I caught P.i.L. Live in Dallas, TX, with my best friend & guitar player. We were front row-barrier stage level almost with an incredibly tight, very well-endowed Band who deserve their page in Rock History. John & I would eventually go to blows though, if we were friends. He'd pop off something and We'd go at it. Or Hell, I might be the one to lip' off, dog him a Lil bit. It would be fun to dish out razzmatazz with someone like him. You blew us AWAY in Dallas,TX. Wearing my P.i.L. shirt is always a Love-Hate experience. I hate to admit that they were that good, and by all natural rights, they deserve my support when going about my unorthodox activities in *Oklahoma*...but I really dug this video...and I think Johnny was actually the better looking of the whole bunch. Cheers from somewhere on the Planet! 👊🫀🧠

[@terencedouglas6299]

Great to see the full version of that intellectual upstart making a complete arse of himself, , , , , even better to see PIL taking the piss out of everyone.

[@13StJimmy]

I remember seeing clips of this performance on KZbin 15 years ago but I’m so glad to get the whole performance of Chant and in much better wuality

[@Fexobs]

Context is everything

[@luketuke02]

Sad to hear the news of Keith Levene's passing today, RIP. His influence can be heard all over post-punk/alternative music.

[@thomaswillans4085]

PIL is ART

[@spacealienjesus709]

My first time seeing the whole thing.. He had every right to be pissed off..they didn't want the full band in the interview..then proceed to show a video of someone talking shit about him...I would have busted that TV..

[@billylovesfries2529]

Johnny would be likely to do that too. That Interview was bullshit

[@ceasetoexist6874]

There would be no angelic upstairs without Sex Pistols or Lydon That name is really dumb too My hope is angelic upstairs are in some nursing home right Now

[@sunnyjim1355]

That's the whole point, you moron... to get you to feel empathy for the 'under dog'. Now our whole society is based on 'victimhood' because of idiots like you.

[@ScaryPsychobabble]

I seriously think that he was considering trashing the TV. This was very low and disrespectful treatment of any band or singer. Invite on a show and play a 10 minute video of a nasty, critical, and jealous person that has nothing good to say. I'd of walked off, too. Even sooner.

[@spacealienjesus709]

@@ScaryPsychobabble with you 💯

[@BertrandLaurenceMusic]

Amazing performance, timeless. The real deal...

[@LocalGambler]

Thanks for sharing! ^^

[@RichardArmstrongFingerstyle]

The Angelic Upstarts...yeah, we all remember them!

[@pianobanter]

Finally, at long last and in its entirety, the infamous PIL tv appearance. Check it Out! British Television history. Thankyou for the upload. MOB WAR KILL HATE...

[@sexobscura]

voice moaning in a speaker ...

[@stevelodge2378]

PILGold - thank you

[@andyprice]

This interview never made sense until I saw then entire thing. What the interviewers did earned them the response they got. But it all makes sense in context! Thank you for posting.

[@emma-janeminshull-turner1242]

Superb playing !🎶🎸🥁

[@andysandel9325]

Absolutely Brilliant!!!

[@charlesmaximus9161]

Man. I can remember being 15, growing up outside Philly in the 90s, and I just wanted to be John Lydon. He was just too cool for school, looked great and had the best style and coolest attitude. Still does!

[@sofiaplatini3273]

Bringing back memories I loved PIL and had crushes on them in 1978 when I was sixteen . I love them still now especially Johnny and Keith

[@in3rciaee926]

thank you, you make internet so pleasant ♥️

[@victorimmature]

PIL are still going , Thanks to John .

[@Sameoldfitup]

“I said nothing for a time, just ran my fingertips along the edge of the human-shaped emptiness that had been left inside me.” ― Haruki Murakami.

[@globediscountcenter9776]

which one?

[@gregoryyoung502]

Thanks john.pil has always been genious.

[@BarrySmithviolin]

Saw this tour at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles.. 1980 Excellent! 🌹

[@Freakster1980]

Love the look on John's face when they did that interview ! It was designed to upset him and worked a treat and the smug look on the interviewers face is priceless. lmao

[@user-zz8ul3up6v]

R.I.P. Keith Levene. You were a truly original guitarist.

[@iliasgkalgkanopoulos8397]

This sound defined post punk and bands such as Joy Division and Siouxsie. Very pioneering in their Sound

[@slowdownbeb8472]

this is pure art....... OMG....

[@yorkemar]

The group or company..are 100% for the music. The interviewers were just 100% celebrity personage..therefore they drew a blank. Bought the first two albums when first came out and still play them. Chant is one of the great tracks off PIL 2nd edition.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

It's the one track I usually skip from Metal Box. Strange, eh?

[@boymanic]

Total set up,fair play to John and Pil,far better band than Angelic Upstarts

[@markconnell7723]

ZERO comparison ...... John Lydon ..... LEGEND !.... Angelic WHO ??

[@michaelsnow7252]

not exactly difficult.

[@sophiaeletskaya1104]

Johnny is by no means handsome, but I can't take my eyes off him, his face is just so intense and so alive and in a way, he truly is beautiful

[@douglasfreeman3229]

A strikingly chiselled phisog.

[@donlitos]

bet you have dated nothing but losers

[@duncansmoviesandanimation6555]

This has to be the only reason this show is known for. It said on the Wikipedia that this show was notable for this episode.

[@cliffordhodge1449]

I wish the performance had segued into Radio 4. I would love to hear that live.

[@john_from_eastcoast.]

RIP Keith Levene 11 11 22 🌹 🎸

[@pablobrad100]

I’m not surprised he stormed off. Yes, they were awkward to interview & yes they had chips on their shoulders but this was an adolescent tv ambush.

[@danielnewton7357]

This is the first time I’ve seen this interview in full and all I can say is it was a total hatchet job!

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Totally demented! I’d love to lock all the X Factor generation into a hall for a week and force them to listen to PIL!

[@mr4nders0n]

and the talking heads

[@christopherdiedrich40]

Those ending credits OMG!

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Public Image was just one of those groups that kept us going on. We loved everything about them.

[@paulgrendall5138]

Love this guy and his past band's!!

[@experi-mentalproductions5358]

A rare smile from Keith at 3:42.