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Filed under: News Matt Crossick, Empics/PA John Lydon has revealed that he was told his London house had burnt down just moments before he was due to perform in Italy two weeks ago. And among the victims of the fire were new Public Image Ltd . songs Lydon had written, according to the BBC . No humans were harmed in the fire, with Lydon proclaiming that hearing that his [...]

an obtuse video for a simple idea. but seems to symbolize a lot of what's happening in the world today.

Here's a look at the important shows happening in our fair city this week: Stars, Mod Club, May 5 Montreal's indie rock darlings play an intimate gig just prior to the release of their fifth studio album. Should be a classic. Stars' website Public Image Ltd, Kool Haus, May 7 John Lydon's post-Sex Pistols group has reunited for their first North American tour in a dog's age. Whether it's a

Since Public Image Ltd. is playing Coachella this year, it only makes sense that they'd throw in a few other tour dates while they're on this side of the pond. The band played seven shows in the U... Continue reading "Incoming: Public Image Ltd. at the Midland, April 26" >

• Reality-TV refugee John Lydon has announced that Public Image Limited has ceased its 17-year hiatus and will play a five-date reunion tour this winter, albeit without original members Jah Wobble and Keith Levene. Here's hoping they at least get a TV appearance or two out of it. [ Guardian ] • Robin Gibb used his appearance on the BBC's cricket show Test Match Special to tout upcoming Bee Gees shows featuring him and his brother Barry; after Robin's twin, Maurice, passed away in 2003 the brothers had said that they would not [...]

In this weird sort of "Les Miserables" tribute of a video, Johnny Rotten (that is to say, John Lydon), screams at the camera. I can only assume this was hugely inspiring for the men of the British sketch comedy program "The Fast Show." The song is featured in "The Rules of Attraction," which is this really underrated teen movie based on Bret Easton Ellis's book starring James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek." Ewwww. It's a great song, except for the "May the road rise with you" refrain. I have fantasies of Thom [...]

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