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Jul 5, 2024 · It was Strummer’s politically charged lyrics that helped bring punk to the masses. Calling out social injustices and giving a voice to the struggles of the working class, his lyrics struck a chord with legions of fans and the press alike, with Rolling Stone calling The Clash “the greatest rock & roll band in the world”.
Jul 1, 2024 · Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Topper Headon, and Paul Simonon all contributed to the writing in one way or another. What Makes This Iconic Album So Good?
2 days ago · Joe Strummer Black Telecaster – “Post-Clash” Archetype. The post-Clash archetype, is probably the image that most people have, when they think “Joe Strummer Telecaster“. Certainly – it’s the version which Fender have tried to capture with their Custom Shop, Masterbuilt relic of 2024. (It’s perhaps no surprise.
3 days ago · Guitar hero Bo Diddley was a particular favourite, so much so that Strummer invited the rock icon to support The Clash during their first-ever tour of the United States in 1979. Seemingly, Strummer’s appreciation for the songwriting of Diddley came from his endless innovation. “My hero is Bo Diddley,” The Clash frontman told Mojo back in ...
Jul 15, 2024 · When Joe Strummer saw the Sex Pistols at The Nashville Room in London, he realized everything he’d done before then was “yesterday’s papers.” It lit a fire under him to reinvent himself.
Jul 2, 2024 · His solo career has been newly curated in Joe Strummer 001, an almost-comprehensive box set of Strummer’s solo work from UK-based Ignition Records. For longtime Strummer devotees, the scrapbook-like compilation of near-hits and lost gems overlaps with some already familiar material.
Jun 28, 2024 · Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros - Redemption Song [Live at Strummercamp] [Acoustic Cover] Editing this video from last months Strummercamp festival just gave me goosebumps. I cant believe I am in...
