Twenty years ago today, we lost Joe Strummer. Here was his cause of death.
Twenty years ago today–December 22, 2002–former Clash frontman and all-round punk icon Joe Strummer took his dog for a walk
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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 967: 20 short stories about Joe Strummer
When Joe Strummer died on December 22, 2002, no one could believe it. First of all, the guy was only
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Ongoing History Daily: The missed Clash reunion
The end of the Clash began late in the summer of 1983 when Joe Strummer fired Mick Jones. Joe was
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Ongoing History Daily: Was this the inspiration for “Rock the Casbah?”
One of the greatest Clash songs of all time is “Rock the Casbah” from the band’s 1982 album, Combat Rock.
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Ongoing History Daily: Dead wax
If you’re into vinyl records, here’s something that you might want to investigate. You know that space near the centre
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Random music news for Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Before we get into music news for May 17, 2022, break your brain here. Russian hackers tried to get into
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This Ukrainian punk band has repurposed “London Calling” by The Clash
They’re called Beton and have covered “London Calling” with The Clash’s blessing and endorsement. Proceeds will go to FURM, the
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Ongoing History Daily: The artwork of the Clash’s London Calling
What is the best rock’n’roll photograph you’ve ever seen? What picture from the whole of music history best captures the
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Ongoing History Daily: Joe Strummer’s secret obsession
Joe Strummer will forever be known as the main voice of the Clash. He continues to live on as an
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Ongoing History Daily: A Clash reunion?
The Clash was one of the greatest rock’n’roll bands of all time. Unfortunately, they just sort of faded away after
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Ongoing History Daily: Album excesses
When it comes to releasing an album, most artists are fine with something of a standard length, something that can
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