Ongoing History Daily: The Clash = Terrorism?
Harraj Mann, 24, of Hartlepool, Teeside in Northeast England, took a taxi from his home to the airport and boarded a flight to Heathrow in London. In the taxi, he took up the
Read MoreHarraj Mann, 24, of Hartlepool, Teeside in Northeast England, took a taxi from his home to the airport and boarded a flight to Heathrow in London. In the taxi, he took up the
Read MoreThe Clash never really properly broke up. After releasing an album called Cut the Crap in 1985, they just sort of faded away, evaporated, without so much as a press release. For the
Read MoreI’ve always been fascinated with The Clash’s best album, especially with the expression Joe Strummer in his vocals through songs like the title track and “Brand New Cadillac.” Laughing Squid posted isolated vocals
Read More[Second week of spring break. A brand new show next week! – AC] Music is one of the greatest gifts the universe has bestowed upon humanity. It provides so much joy, comfort, inspiration,
Read MoreSo what do you do when your music career is finally over? Here are some examples.
Read MoreHere are three bits of information you can use to impress your friends and win bar bets. One of the most popular Beastie Boys songs of all time is “Sabotage” from the Ill
Read MoreTwenty years ago today–December 22, 2002–former Clash frontman and all-round punk icon Joe Strummer took his dog for a walk in Quantock Hills, Somerset, England. When he returned to the house, he walked
Read MoreWhen Joe Strummer died on December 22, 2002, no one could believe it. First of all, the guy was only 50. Second, here was someone who ran marathons. Third, he’d been a strict
Read MoreThe end of the Clash began late in the summer of 1983 when Joe Strummer fired Mick Jones. Joe was pretty old-school with his take on music while Mick was all about moving
Read MoreOne of the greatest Clash songs of all time is “Rock the Casbah” from the band’s 1982 album, Combat Rock. Topper Headon, the drummer, is the guy who came up with the piano
Read MoreIf you’re into vinyl records, here’s something that you might want to investigate. You know that space near the centre of the record between where the songs end and the paper label starts?
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