![]() ![]() They were one of the very few bands to combine radical politics with pure Rock 'n Roll energy in a way that made The Clash and Joe Strummer seem like they were inventing a whole new kind of folk music. ![]() His is the first passing of a public figure that made me cry. I have no doubt that Strummer's lyrics and music have made me a better person. I was fortunate to see him on the Earthquake Weather tour and with the Pogues. He will live on eternally in our hearts and minds.Īs a future rabbi, Joe Strummer's lyrics will continue to be a source of inspiration for social action. The world has lost a great talent but generations will continue to be inspired by the music and words of Joe Strummer. "White youth - black youth - better find another solution - why not phone up Robin Hood and ask him for some wealth distribution?" Like everybody else, I'm gutted. They had a sincere anti-racism that defined the issue, and helped build RAR as described above to wipe National Front and their cohorts off the political map. Politically - my favourite story is of Bob Marley listening to the Clash's version of Police and Thieves and then penning Punky-Reggae Party. I'm glad I had the privilege of seeing them in Leeds in 1982. Great as Clash records were they were just fantastic as a live band. This Christmas is a very sad one! Hope you're gone straight to Heaven! So long. ![]()
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