Public Image LTD Announces 40th Anniversary Celebration; North American Tour Starts October 9 In New Orleans

In celebration of their 40th Anniversary, JOHN LYDON's PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) have announcedTHE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN: NORTH AMERICAN TOUR, will kick off in New Orleans on Tuesday, October 9 (see below for all dates). Tickets go on-sale starting Friday, July 13 at 10:00AM local time. Further PUBLIC IMAGE LTD activity includes the release of THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN acareer-spanning box set (out July 20) and a new documentary film of the same name, the latter of which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York and at London's Raindance Festival. Directed byTabbert Fiiller and released by Abramorama, the film will make its North American theatrical premiere on Friday, September 14 in New York City at Metrograph with more theatrical dates in October-November to coincide with PiL's North American fall tour. View the trailer for THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN film (here).

THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN: NORTH AMERICAN TOUR arrives on the heels of the band's current headlining UK/Europe tour which has included a number of sold-out shows as well as festival performances and Japanese dates. The group's worldwide tour in 2016 was regarded by many as the best performances the band have ever played; it followed the release of their 10th studio album 'What The World Needs Now...' (2015) and the critically-acclaimed 'This is PiL' (2012) which marked the band's first album in 17 years. 'What The World Needs Now' peaked at number 29 in the official UK album charts and picked up fantastic acclaim worldwide from both the press and public. (The album also peaked at number 3 in the official UK indie charts and number 4 in the official UK vinyl charts). 'What The World Needs Now...' was self-funded by PiL and released on their own label 'PiL Official' via Cargo UK Distribution.

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, PiL's music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 singles and 5 UK Top 20 albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound,JOHN LYDON guided the band from their debut album 'First Issue' in 1978 through to 1992's 'That What Is Not'. After a 17-year hiatus, LYDON reactivated PiL in 2009 by taking them back on the road worldwide.

JOHN LYDON, LU EDMONDS, SCOTT FIRTH and BRUCE SMITH continue as PiL and remain thelongest stable line-up in the band's history.

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD is:

John Lydon - After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978. Outside of PiL John has released several solo records and collaborations. He also brings quality TV to the masses and has recently released the autobiography 'Anger is an Energy: My Life Uncensored'.

Lu Edmonds - Multi instrumentalist and former guitarist in The Damned, Lu joined PiL in 1986 recording and playing on the album 'Happy?' and co-writing the album '9', adding yet another dimension to the PiLsound.

Bruce Smith - Drummer in The Pop Group and formerly of The Slits Bruce became percussionist for PiL in 1986 playing and recording on the albums 'Happy?' and '9'. Seen as a drumming virtuoso, Bruce brought his unique style into the fold.

Scott Firth - A bass player/multi instrumentalist that has collaborated and played with a variety of top musicians and bands including Steve Winwood, John Martyn and Elvis Costello.

TOUR:

THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

TUE 10/9 New Orleans, LA The Civic Theatre

WED 10/10 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse

FRI 10/12 Washington, DC Black Cat

SAT 10/13 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Lanes

MON 10/15 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Steel

TUE 10/16 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer

THU 10/18 Montreal, QC Club Soda

FRI 10/19 Toronto, ON Lee's Palace

SUN 10/21 Detroit, MI The Majestic

MON 10/22 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall

WED 10/24 Dallas, TX Granada Theatre

THU 10/25 Austin, TX The Mohawk

SUN 10/28 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom

MON 10/29 Seattle, WA Showbox

WED 10/31 San Francisco, CA The Chapel

THU 11/1 San Francisco, CA The Chapel

SAT 11/3 Los Angeles, CA El Rey

TUE 11/6 Mexico City, MX Pepsi Centre

FILM:

'THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN' THEATRICAL FILM PREMIERE

FRI 9/14 New York City, NY The Metrograph

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