Keith Levene, Founder Of Public Image Ltd And Clash, Has Died

Created By: StateWeb Nov. 12, 2022

Public Image Ltd and The Clash guitarist Keith Levene has died aged 65 on Friday, Nov. 11. The news was broken by author and writer Adam Hammond.

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“It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Keith Levene passed away on Friday 11th November,” Hammond wrote.

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Before forming the pioneering group in 1978, Levene started out as a roadie for Yes as a 15-year-old.

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A few years later, he was instrumental in convincing Joe Strummer to form The Clash with him and leave the 101'ers.

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After The Sex Pistols split he started Public Image Ltd with Jah Wobble, John Lydon, and Jim Walker.

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PIL bassist Jah Oble has been among those to pay tribute since Levene's death was announced.

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There is no doubt that Keith was one of the most innovative, daring, and influential guitarists of all time.

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