Public Image Ltd. (PiL) is a rock music band formed in 1978 by John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols. PiL is often cited as one of the most challenging and innovative bands of the post punk period.
Following the Sex Pistols' breakup, Lydon took a three-week trip to Jamaica with Virgin Records head Richard Branson, in which Lydon helped scout for new reggae artists.
After this vacation, Lydon approached Jah Wobble (né John Wardle) to start a new band.