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John Lydon, formerly of the Sex Pistols, formed Public Image Limited patterned after Can's early 1970s five-member lineup.

Lydon was mooted as a possible singer for the band, but initial conversations amounted to nothing, much to Can addict Jah Wobble's dismay ( though he went on to many collaborations with the constituent members of Can himself ).

Lydon also mentioned Tago Mago as being his favourite record in his autobiography.

In the early 2000's, Radiohead performed a cover of the song " Thief " from Delay 1968, and have claimed Can as an influence.

Mark E. Smith of The Fall pays tribute to Damo Suzuki with the track " I Am Damo Suzuki " on the 1985 album This Nation's Saving Grace.

The Jesus and Mary Chain used to cover " Mushroom " live in the mid-1980s.

The Flaming Lips wrote their song " Take Meta Mars " off their album In a Priest Driven Ambulance after hearing " Mushroom " just once.

The songs bear great resemblance.