Great 7″ singles from the past
18 December 2022
Artist: JUNIOR MURVIN
Who: Jamaican reggae musician (1946-2013)
Song: POLICE THIEVES
Written by Murvin and recorded/produced
with icon Lee “Scratch” Perry
Here’s a TV performance from 1980.
The Clash covered the song for their 1977 debut LP.
JUNIOR MURVIN: Bio – Discography
14 December 2022
Legends THE CLASH released LONDON CALLING, their best-ever LP,
a double one, on 14 December 1979, 43 years ago today.
The album’s front cover shows a picture of bassist Paul Simonon smashing his
Fender Precision Bass at the Palladium in New York City on 20 September 1979.
He did it out of frustration when he learned that the bouncers at the concert would
not allow the audience members to stand up out of their seats; The shot was taken
by legendary, renowned photographer Pennie Smith.
Back sleeve
THE CLASH: Bio – Discography
English virtuoso guitarist Keith Levene who played for a short while with The Clash
and several years/albums with Public Image Ltd, next to big mouth Johnny ‘Rotten’
Lydon and bass genius Jah Wobble passed away 2 days ago following liver cancer, only 65.
His metallic guitar sound was a fundamental part of P.i.L.’s sound and success. Rest in peace.
Great music movie posters from the past…
Story: Part fiction, part rockumentary, tells the story
of Ray Gange. A young The Clash fan who leaves his
dead-end job in a sleazy Soho sex shop to become
a roadie for the band.
Starring: Dave Armstrong, Barry Baker, Terry Barry
1980
Trailer…
21 August 2022
John Graham Mellor
21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002
Let Joe do the talking.
JOE STRUMMER: Bio – Discography
Back in time
8 April 2022
THE CLASH translated their social commitment and political discontent into a razor-sharp and outstanding debut album. A historic LP and probably one of the most important punk albums ever. A new generation raised its voice. Loud, clear, fast, innovative and straight in the face of the narcissistic, right-wing establishment.
After forty-five years (8 April 1977) this ‘no fillers, all killers‘ knockout record still sounds furious and roars mighty and still is highly inspiring for many young, committed bands who try and hope to make a difference. The restless heart and honest soul of the only band that mattered will never vanish
AllMusic wrote: “Never Mind the Bollocks may have appeared revolutionary, but the Clash’s eponymous debut album was pure, unadulterated rage and fury, fueled by passion for both rock & roll and revolution. Though the cliché about punk rock was that the bands couldn’t play, the key to the Clash is that although they gave that illusion, they really could play — hard. The charging, relentless rhythms, primitive three-chord rockers, and the poor sound quality give the album a nervy, vital energy. Joe Strummer’s slurred wails perfectly compliment the edgy rock, while Mick Jones’ clearer singing and charged guitar breaks make his numbers righteously anthemic.” Full review here. Score: 5/5.
Three stormy highlights…
WHITE RIOT
I’M SO BORED WITH THE U.S.A.
JANIE JONES
The classic in full…
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THE CLASH: Biography – Discography
Top singles from the past
18 March 2022
Today 45 years ago, on 18 March 1977, legendary gang THE CLASH released their
barbed debut single WHITE RIOT. A furious and timeless punk anthem. This dynamite outburst was inspired by riots in August 1976 in London’s Notting Hill Gate area involving Jamaican residents and the police after continuous tensions due to racist policing. Joe Strummer and Paul Simonon were present that day and participated in the fights, sympathizing with the black locals’ cause.
With ‘White Riot‘ the late, great Strummer wanted to encourage also white people who
felt abused and oppressed by the government to come out and protest. ‘White Riot‘ only reached #38 at the time it came out but got his classic status over the following years.
B-side: 1977. Time to, scream out loud, folks…
White riot – I want to riot
White riot – a riot of my own
White riot – I want to riot
White riot – a riot of my own
THE CLASH: Facebook
TOYAH and spouse ROBERT FRIPP (King Crimson)
had another wacky Sunday Lunch Cover Session.
This time they go for a big The Clash hit.
Toyah announced their cover as follows: “They are back for
another edition of Sunday Lunch. It’s always tease, tease, tease,
you’re happy when I’m on my knees…. I don’t think we need to
say anything else.”
So, people, what do you think,
should Toyah and Robert stay or go?
The original…
TOYAH: Facebook
