Joe Strummer Remembered.

Sadly passed away this day, 22nd December 2002 in his home in Broomfield Somerset at the age of 50. His song writing with The Clash inspired a generation, with their direct style, attitude & powerful live performances.
Two shows always remain....
Stuck in my brain.
5th January 1980 at Friars Aylesbury, first night of the Sixteen Tons tour, which turned out to be something of a double head liner with Ian Dury & The Blockheads turning up as surprise guests at the last minute.
19th October 1981 at The Lyceum Ballroom, on the Radio Clash Tour, by now they were really on top of their game, played a set that lasted for two & half hours. Performed a seven night residency at the venue, with a two night break, on one of those nights (Saturday) where should they turn up at.... in the bar at Friars, walking straight towards me!! to catch a show by reggae singer Gregory Isaacs. Inspiring Times, stirring stuff.

                   The Clash on stage at Friars Aylesbury.

If Music Could Talk.

Images Copyright : Don Stone.