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Music History 

Twenty years ago today, we lost Joe Strummer. Here was his cause of death.

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 20th Anniversary, Clash, Death, Heart Attack, Joe Strummer

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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Music News Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 967: 20 short stories about Joe Strummer

December 2, 2022December 19, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Clash, Joe Strummer, Mescaleros, Pogues

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 of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: The missed Clash reunion

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Clash, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, 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 of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Was this the inspiration for “Rock the Casbah?”

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Clash, Joe Strummer, Rachid Taha, Residence Permit, 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 of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Dead wax

June 1, 2022June 2, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Clash, Dead Wax, Joy Division, Nirvana, Sub Pop, Vinyl

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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Music News AJMT
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Random music news for Tuesday, May 17, 2022

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Alex Lifeson, Clash, Elon Musk, Jack Antonoff, Music Theory, Primus, Rush, Snoop Dogg, Twitter

Before we get into music news for May 17, 2022, break your brain here. Russian hackers tried to get into

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Recommended Music 

This Ukrainian punk band has repurposed “London Calling” by The Clash

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Beton, Clash, Cover Version, Invasion, London Calling, Ukraine

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 of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: The artwork of the Clash’s London Calling

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Alan Cross 5 Comments Album Artwork, Clash, London Calling, Paul Simonen, Pennie Smith

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 of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Joe Strummer’s secret obsession

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Clash, Joe Strummer, Jogging, Marthons, Running

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 of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: A Clash reunion?

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Clash, Reunion, The Clish

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 of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Album excesses

October 15, 2021October 9, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Albums, Clash, Merzbow, Merzbox, Sandinista

When it comes to releasing an album, most artists are fine with something of a standard length, something that can

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