Joe Strummer died 7 years ago today. He is a true legend and shall never be forgotten. The Clash were the best and my favorite (as evidenced by the ink on my back) . Both the band and Joe died way too young. The progression and output from album to album, in such a short period of time, is staggering and phenomenal. They really were "the only band that mattered," and Papa Joe led the way...
Back in June of 1981, the Clash played New York City for 17 days in a row, sometimes playing matinee shows before the evening gigs. This is an interview from the "Tom Snyder Show" during that 17 day stand.
Without the Clash there would be no M.I.A., no U2, no Green Day, no some many hundreds of other bands. They were the first to blend rock and hip hop together, and inspired so many. True pioneers.
If you're a fan of the Clash, or of music and music documentaries in general, you must watch "Westway to the World" and "The Future is Unwritten."
Hope you're still singing in heaven, Joe! We miss you.
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