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What happened to Keith Levene Tributes pour in as The Clash and Public Image co-founder dies at 65

Keith Levene had a passion for music since his childhood. (Image via Daily Mirror/ Getty Images) English musician Keith Levene, who co-founded The Clash and Public Image Ltd., at the age of 65. News of his demise was confirmed by his former band members Martin Atkins and Jah Wobble on social media. According to The Guardian, Levene died of liver cancer on November 11, at his residence in Norfolk, England. Atkins wrote: A sad time to learn of the passing of guitar giant Keith Levene. We had our ups and downs that had mellowed over time. My respect for his unique talent never will. Thinking about this insane line up today 1980 Paris I think wob, keith me and johnThinking about this insane line up today 1980 Paris I think wob, keith me and john A sad time to learn of the passing of guitar giant Keith Levene. We had our ups and downs that had mellowed over time. My respect for his unique talent never will. "A sad time to learn of the passing of guitar giant Keith Levene. We had our ups and downs that had mellowed over time. My respect for his unique talent never will." Keith Levene was born in London's Wood Green and had a passion for music since his . He began playing guitar in his preteens and worked with several renowned bands over the years, making a name for himself.

Tributes pour on Twitter after Keith Levene s demise

After news of Keith Levene's death went viral over the internet, Twitterati expressed sadness and paid tribute to the legendary musician. Several users shared pictures of Levene from his younger days, with one even dubbing him "one of the greatest guitarists of the 80s." It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Public Image Limited guitarist Keith Levene passed away on Friday 11th November.

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

1/4It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Public Image Limited guitarist Keith Levene passed away on Friday 11th November.There is no doubt that Keith was one of the most innovative, audacious and influential guitarists of all time. 1/4 Keith Levene :1957-2022
R. I. P.Keith Levene :1957-2022R. I. P. RIP Keith Levene - a guitar tone like ground up diamonds fired at you through a high pressure hoseRIP Keith Levene - a guitar tone like ground up diamonds fired at you through a high pressure hose Keith Levene, no one else played guitar like that. So sad.Keith Levene, no one else played guitar like that. So sad. Oh Keith xxx I have been thinking about him so much recently and dreading this. RIP dear heart. I will always treasure your loving friendship, ‘Uncle Keef’. Two very special pals gone in one year, oh my heart Oh Keith xxx I have been thinking about him so much recently and dreading this. RIP dear heart. I will always treasure your loving friendship, ‘Uncle Keef’. Two very special pals gone in one year, oh my heart Sorry to hear of the passing of of ; one of the most innovative guitarists of the 80s.
by Sorry to hear of the passing of of ; one of the most innovative guitarists of the 80s. by Rest in peace the great Keith Levene, everyone at On-U Sound is gutted to hear he has passed onRest in peace the great Keith Levene, everyone at On-U Sound is gutted to hear he has passed on I couldn't *not* buy this issue. Cover of the NME, July 5, 1980. RIP Keith Levene.I couldn't *not* buy this issue. Cover of the NME, July 5, 1980. RIP Keith Levene. RIP Keith Levene.
Artist,architect and re inventor of punk rock
[at the studio in Bristol in 2007 with Mark Stewart]RIP Keith Levene. Artist,architect and re inventor of punk rock [at the studio in Bristol in 2007 with Mark Stewart] His partner, Kate Ransford, shared a selfie with Levene alongside a heartfelt note. RIP keith levene My beloved partner who passed away at our home on 11/11/22 peacefully, painfree ,cosy n well loved .he was an iconic guitarist and composer my best friend , my love , my everything , I love you to the moon ??RIP keith levene My beloved partner who passed away at our home on 11/11/22 peacefully, painfree ,cosy n well loved .he was an iconic guitarist and composer my best friend , my love , my everything , I love you to the moon ??

Keith Levene began his music career as a roadie

Keith Levene was one of the most influential guitarists of the 1980s, who shaped punk and post-punk sound. He began his music career as a teenager while working as a roadie for the progressive rock band Yes. In 1976, he joined forces with Mick Jones and formed the rock band The Clash, but left before their first album was recorded. However, he did co-write the track What’s My Name from their 1977 album. That is very sad news. What a guitar player. RIP Keith That is very sad news. What a guitar player. RIP Keith After Sex Pistols in 1978, Levene formed Public Image Ltd. alongside the lead vocalist John Lydon, drummer Jim Walker, and bassist Jah Wobble. PiL took the music scene to another level with their fusion of reggae and dub into punk music, which was prevalent on their 1979 album, Metal Box. Levene contributed to the band's first and third albums, Public Image: First Issue and Flowers of Romance. While talking to news outlet Furious in 2001, Levene said: “What happened to me was once I got good enough to know the rules, I didn’t want to be like any other guitarist. I didn’t go out of my way to be different. I just had an ear for what was wrong. So if I did something that was wrong, i.e. made a mistake or did something that wasn’t in key, I was open-minded enough to listen to it again.” Good Bye... Good Bye... Levene left the band in 1983 but contributed to the lyrics of their fourth album, This Is What You Want, This Is What You Get. Following his exit, Levene shifted to . He reunited with his PiL band member Wobble in 2012 to release the song, Yin & Yang. As per The Guardian, Keith had been working with British author Adam Hammond on a book about his time with the PiL. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found