PiL live 1992

Ted Chau

Born:
Hong Kong

PiL:
Guitar & Keyboards live 1989 & 1992

Bio:
After answering an advert in 'Melody Maker' Chau was drafted into PiL as a temporary member to replace Lu Edmonds (who left due to hearing problems in 1988). Chau never recorded with PiL and contrary to press reports does not appear on the ‘9’ album. He does however appear on an unissued 1989 live album recorded at New York Ritz. Various tracks from the gig later appeared as the B-side of the ‘Cruel’ single's. He also appears on the 1992 BBC 'Evening Session' radio session included on the ‘Plastic Box’ compilation.

A more than proficient session man, Chau has contributed work for Colourfield, Living in a Box & Laibach. He also played with German band Philipp Boa and the Voodoo Club 1989-1998 (with breaks) whom he met when supporting PiL in 1989.

In 1993 Chau formed his own band Tantric – who to avoid confusion with another US band – later changed their name to The Candyheads in 2001. Their album 'Go Forth and Multiply' was released in 2003, however, soon after the band decided to split. He is currently doing session work, but says he may get involved with another band project again, but only when he finds the right people to work with.

Mike Joyce

Born:
June 1st 1963. Chorlton-on-Medlock, England

PiL:
Drums live 1992

Bio:
The last in a very, very long line of temporary PiL drummers, brought into play on the 1992 'That What is Not' tour. Although Joyce never recorded with PiL, he appears on the 1992 BBC 'Evening Session' radio session included on the ‘Plastic Box’ compilation.

Maybe not the most popular member ever as he was allegedly punched in the face by PiL guitarist John McGeoch; after he set off a fire extinguisher in a hotel!

Best known from The Smiths –  a founder member and main stay – Joyce had previously played with punk band's The Hoax and Victim. He later drummed for Sinead O'Connor, Adult Net Suede, plus the reformed Buzzcocks 1990-92.

In 1996 Joyce went to court against Morrissey and Johnny Marr, and helped win a one million pounds settlement for himself and bassist Andy Rourke. 2006 saw Joyce tour and record with Vinny Peculiar.

Russell Webb

Born:
Scotland

PiL:
Bass live Autumn 1992

Bio:
After long-serving bassist Allan Dias left mid-1992, Webb was drafted in as a temporary member to complete the latter stages of the 'That What is Not' tour. Webb was formerly bassist in the Armoury Show (1984-86), who also featured John McGeoch; and who later recruited him into the PiL fold.

Webb had a short but memorable time in PiL – Buenos Aires saw him narrowly missed by a firework tossed from the crowd! – and played on the last PiL gigs in September 1992.

Prior to PiL Webb was bassist in Midge Ure's teenie band Slik, then The Zones (1978-79), followed by The Skids (1980-82). In 1983 he worked as a sound engineer with Pete Townsend on demos for a new Who album, however, the band soon split. Rumour has it he is now a video game designer.