During the five years following 1977, I followed The Clash as a fan, worked for The Clash as roadcrew and knew The Clash as people. I was fortunate enough to see The Clash play live on 73 occasions in the UK and Europe. Needless to say, they changed every facet of my life. The final time I saw them perform was at Brixton Academy on World Cup Final day 1982. After that, I never saw Joe, Paul or Topper ever again. UNTIL.... in December 2002, in Camden Town, something made me turn and look across the street behind me, and there was Joe Strummer, trying but failing to find his way into a pub. Over about ten minutes we caught up with the intervening twenty years. Ironically, he was at the pub to meet a journalist and pay tribute to Joey Ramone who had just passed away. We spoke for a while, shook hands, said "See Ya"...... and within a week Joe was dead. Dead at FIFTY. Where's the justice in THAT? Like many many others, I responded with tears, anger, disbelief and all those horrible emotions one never wants to experience. In time, I came to understand WHY it was that I looked behind me, across a very busy street. I was directed to do so, in order that I would have a last opportunity to see and speak to Joe, one of the four who changed EVERYTHING for me. +THANKYOU JOE+
Wow! That is an incredible story. A friend introduced me to The Clash in the late 90’s and they became my favorite band of all time. I saw him play in 2001 in Washington DC right after 9/11. His X-Ray album helped me finish my first book. Every night after work...four beers, a computer & Joe Strummer.
One of the best bands of all time! I met and worked with Don Letts a few years back and he told me some great stories about the Clash. Don was a DJ that spun reggae records at their favorite club and influenced them to use reggae beats. My first concert was when the Clash played at Shea stadium opening up for The Who. Don filmed that night and it was great watching it years later. Joe was a hero of mine, wish he was here to help us navigate this polarized political climate.
I met Joe in Selectadisc Nottingham in 1982 - he was standing on the counter singing, I was taking photos of him, he jumped right off in front of me and we had a good chat. He was such a nice guy and down to earth. Very rare - I was gutted when I heard he passed. RIP
I met Joe in December 2001 in an LA area recording studio. He and the Mescaleros were there...what a warm, friendly guy he was, treating everyone as equals. I knew he didn't want to go back home so soon, as he was nervous about flying, in the wake of 9/11. Rest in peace Joe, we all miss you. 🎸👊
Sandinista was not their high water mark and the album cover is so ugly. It was like the JOY of London Calling was all gone. It's a muddled Unhappy album. @@realsinisterminister
Joe Strummer was the most humble and down to earth rock star the world has ever known. And an amazing talent who put every bit of effort into every song every night
R.I.P. Joe. I still think about you almost every day. You continue to inspire, influence, and provide hope for people all over the world. You were truly one of a kind and the world would be a better place if you were still here.
Joe- You left us way too soon!! But you will always be in my heart and on my playlist. Heads above most, there are many that were more commercially succesful, but they all pale when it comes the quality and passion of your music. Thank you for what you gave.
Sang on stage with Joe in Manchester on his return to the scene then spoke to him backstage . Such a humble man . Still missed today in 2018 and will be in the years to come
I had just went to the rock and roll hall of fame and my aunt showed me the clash there. I fell in love. A few months later on the day joe died i wrote R.I.P. JOE STRUMMER in every school book i had and on the walls and my desk. 20 years later i got a clash tattoo on my chest and still my favorite band ever.
"Except for the ring of that truncheon thing." Joe sums up 70's London in one short line. I saw Rancid last year, I was too young for The Clash era, and Tim stopped the concert for a few mins to celebrate the life of Joe Strummer so we all raised a glass to Joe Strummer who had passed away 10 years ago to that month. This shows the legacy of Joe because for those who do not know Tim is huge in the punk world with Rancid, Tim Timebomb and The Transplants. Many modern day punk musicians wax lyrical about their love of the man. Mike Davies the punk DJ who played his favourite ever punk songs on his last show even chose to play Coma Girl as a tribute and said before Suicidal Tendencies etc Joe and The Clash were his first introduction to punk rock and believe me that stays with you. I first discovered The Clash at school and it has not left me either. Joe Strummer the thinking man's punk poet.
Why do genuinely fantastic and inspirational people like him have to pass on when there's still absolute idiots alive who don't even deserve to be? It just isn't right :/
A once in a lifetime human being.I have the utmost respect for Joe.The Clash will always be my favorite band for so many reasons.I truly miss joe.Along with the Great Mick Jones the Best songwriting duo of all time in my opinion.R.i.P. Joe and for that matter the Great Joey Ramone.Both taken from us way to soon.
Fools gave him flak for being 'posh' - as if you're responsible for your background - & if being lonely at Boarding school & having your brother die from suicide is 'privilege', you can keep it. Wonderful talented & generous man, gone way too soon.
I don't think they were that kind of wealthy. His father came from nothing and worked hard. No vast estate to ponce off. Also, Strummer totally rejected the conformity his father subscribed to and they had major personal problems as a result. Strummer left and became his own man. We're not our parents.
I remember my bassist band (NO PLACE TO PISS aka the PiSs) called me and said are you sitting down? I said now I am what’s up? Joe strummer died,, I’m glad I was sitting ,, l brought back the 70s punk sound from 2001-2008 but unfortunately I couldn’t bring back the cool people ,,, say hi to mom ol’ Joe ❤☠️ pS 1st 3 albums were are my fav. the Punk ones,
geoff beck "Complete Control"? Dude, you hit the nail directly on the head. Without a doubt that song represents the band AND Joe at their very, very most intense.
What a blow this was to the musical world and my life. Joe is my hero, a true rock legend/icon. I will never forget sitting there a few days before Christmas and VH-1 was playing a medley of Clash clips and then at the bottom floated JOE STRUMMER 1952-2001. Stunned, shocked, speechless. I was so glad I got to see him in DC a few years earlier (his first U.S. show in over 10 years) but sadly due to a metro scare (9/11 era in the U.S.) skipped his second DC show, which I deeply regret.
It is interesting to hear from Geldof that all those group frontmen actually engaged together in conversation and debate back in the day. Geldof stating he found the "attitudinizing" a bit much and Strummer "not letting him get away with it" seems exactly something I could hear them talking about. However, Geldof is correct, in my opinion, that The Clash were more focused in approach than the "nihilistic" nature of Sex Pistols. Good to see Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers included in the tribute as well, a band which went in a completely odd and different direction toward the poetry and introspection side in the punk/new wave era.
While the genre descriptor "Punk" certainly is a significant part of who he was, using that term to define him musically actually does a great disservice to the true extent of his talent as a musician, songwriter, composer and performer. He was so eclectic, musically-speaking, in weaving together so many disparate styles and genres from all over the world (be it Roots Rock, Blues, Ska, Reggae, Jazz, Country-Western, Latin American, Middle Eastern, North and West African -- and, yes, Punk) and finding a way that made it all work -- that was HIS genius and why his loss can still feel like a punch to my solar plexus 'cuz my appreciation for music from around the world is due in large part to his influence on me!!!
I Met THE CLASH When they Toured in 1981 they unreal I spoke Joe for ages back stage he was a really nice guy so we're the rest of the band they signed my T.shirt,& they put all us Punks free for 6 days free the nicest guy's ever good times Rip Joe Stummer,..I also saw Joe play with the Apache's at the Big day out!👍🤘👍🥰🖤🖤💜💜
Thank you Mister M :-) As you say, it is indeed far more pleasant and enjoyable to make good use of this invaluable forum that we're all so lucky to have. I think it's far better to be civil and share opinions, tastes and experiences rather than just row about nothing important and belittle the thoughts of others along the way. It's such a shame that so much of youtube seems to descend into that kind of behaviour these days.
Joe was born in Ankara turkey. As his father was a British diplomat their at the time. Topper Heaton actually wrote rock the casbah while waiting for the rest of the band to show up at studio.
I will always have the highlight of my life when I meet joe and mick in Sydney Australia in 1982 for the whole Day it will be apart from my kids and grandkids being born the highlight of my life
in END OF THE CENTURY the documentary on THE RAMONES the bonus portion at the end( in particular) has footage of Joe praising the RAMONES generously, and just comes off as a really cool NOT full of himself kind of guy. after seeing that film I heard of his death and was stunned, as I viewed him as being still so young. and these days I view 50 as young indeed.
They sure won't talk for real about the rise of punk. People were angry coz' life wasn't good in England at that time and punk and the Clash caught on to that anger. They just want to talk about the music rather than the anger in the streets that led to the music. The economy was bad, jobs were scarce, taxes were inordinately high, and it was hard making a living in England. People were pissed and ready to fight the government who they blamed for all their problems. Punk music captured this rage that permeated the streets of London and other English cities especially amongst the youth of the time.
"Very anti-Thatcherite at a time when not many musicians were so outspoken..." What a load of bollocks from the presenter. The 1980s was FULL of political bands - The Specials, The Ruts, Stiff Little Fingers, The Selecter, The Jam, Style Council....the thing about this era was that political bands were in the charts and on Top of the Pops, not sidelined and ignored by the masses. All the bands I mentioned, and more, were on TOTP.
Totally agree with you. I remember the Thatcher years. The most divisive politician ever. Millions of families left poor, great swathes of British industry laid waste. Yet we had plonkers wanting a state funeral for this cow. Plenty of musicians were anti government at the time. Annie Lennox, Alison moyet, Billy Bragg, UB40 to name a few.
Hey Bob, I'm just wondering why you rock back and forth in your interview regarding your dead rival? More to the point, why did any news channel request an interview with you about Joe and indeed the punk movement when you clearly are no fan of either... How much aid did you deliver to Africa BTW? I hear there is still no snow forecast there this year, (which apparently the UK resident should guilty about cos snow fixes everything... Oops.. Nope..its stiff upper lip and a good cause.. I have no desire to lower the tone, but just to clarify... Joe strummer like many others delivered a real message through his lyrical value and ability to reach many with his words that most, including yourself (imo) have never achieved. 'how long will they kill our prophets while we stand aside and look' (Bob Marley)
I was lucky enough to meet The Clash in NYC when they were recording Combat Rock. The Village Voice newspaper announced "The Clash is recording a new album at Electric Lady Studios on 8th Street". So I actually CALLED the studio and asked "What time will the band be there?" . A voice on the other end said "8PM". (at the time STALKERS were not an issue - well except for John Lennon) . So I called a friend and we met there at 6 PM (just to be safe) and waited to get their autographs. Topper was the first to arrive . What I remember about this moment was he said "The other guys will be here soon". The tone of his voice was like "I know I am FAR from the most important mameber of this band and the BETTER ones will be here soon". Weird moment - but that 's what I remember. Then the other three arrived (all three were in different cabs) . I cannot recall what we said to them , but they all signed for us . VERY brief exchanges. Here's the FUNNY thing tho; we were the ONLY people there! No other Clash fans cared to camp out in front of the studio to meet their HEREOS > ? OK. I'd also bump into the RAMONES often - they lived in NYC and Queens so you'd see them out shopping with their wives / girl friends.
I remember when he died. I did not realise he was only 50... I thought he was 55 or 60. I'm nearly 44, myself! '77 was a great year, and the year I was born.
Joe is immortal. I can't understand why bob was there?! Btw I saw Joe at nakano sun plaza hall of Tokyo 1982 for the first time . I gave him small gift . I talked to him for a while though I felt he was really nice person . I still remember his gentle smile and voice. That's my happiest day . never forget Joe!
I'm so grateful for my openness and affection as young man for Punk Rock (NOT NEW WAVE AT ALL, GODDAMMIT). It tapped into and fed my sense of Big Thinking and proper values of what the Music Industry should be. Music should appeal to people, but should not be at the expense of Humanity - personally or to our species at-large. We are better than that. I find too often the Music Industry is too much of a toilet. I'm careful where I eat.
My main reasons when I think of The Clash is their musical experimentation, their rebellious attitude & their politiclised lyrics aswell as influencing many bands such as The Manic Street Preachers,Rancid,The Hives etc
Nothing like him before, but hopefully one of us,(humans, musicians) can carry the torch adequately. Nothing will ever replace JS but I believe he would be pleased for all who try
I remember the day this was announced on the news, wasn't it close to Christmas/New Year's? I cried, and it still saddens me whenever I hear his name or see a picture. The Clash were a huge part of my teen years. Joe was my favorite :)...RIP
Since joe parted lydon has said things like "I gave joe STRUMMER a career...stuff like that.... which is kinda true cos it was seeing the pistols that made joe turn punk and join the CLASH!!!!!!!!!
wow people chill! saw the boomtown rats live, best trip i ever had! and the back up band teenage head was pretty awesome too! this clip was to reflect on a rock, punk, new wave legend show some f..ing respect! we lost a great person wiv so much musical talent he will never be replaced! luv u Joe RIP!
I saw that show too, in Regina Sask. so many years ago. I went for Teenage Head and was blown away by the Rats. Still ranks as one of the best concerts I've ever seen.
During the five years following 1977, I followed The Clash as a fan, worked for The Clash as roadcrew and knew The Clash as people. I was fortunate enough to see The Clash play live on 73 occasions in the UK and Europe. Needless to say, they changed every facet of my life. The final time I saw them perform was at Brixton Academy on World Cup Final day 1982. After that, I never saw Joe, Paul or Topper ever again.
UNTIL.... in December 2002, in Camden Town, something made me turn and look across the street behind me, and there was Joe Strummer, trying but failing to find his way into a pub. Over about ten minutes we caught up with the intervening twenty years. Ironically, he was at the pub to meet a journalist and pay tribute to Joey Ramone who had just passed away. We spoke for a while, shook hands, said "See Ya"...... and within a week Joe was dead.
Dead at FIFTY. Where's the justice in THAT? Like many many others, I responded with tears, anger, disbelief and all those horrible emotions one never wants to experience.
In time, I came to understand WHY it was that I looked behind me, across a very busy street. I was directed to do so, in order that I would have a last opportunity to see and speak to Joe, one of the four who changed EVERYTHING for me.
+THANKYOU JOE+
Wow! That is an incredible story. A friend introduced me to The Clash in the late 90’s and they became my favorite band of all time. I saw him play in 2001 in Washington DC right after 9/11.
His X-Ray album helped me finish my first book. Every night after work...four beers, a computer & Joe Strummer.
Did you guys Rock the Casbah?
You worked 80% of their live shows. A lucky, lucky man.
Thank you for sharing this story
One of the best bands of all time! I met and worked with Don Letts a few years back and he told me some great stories about the Clash. Don was a DJ that spun reggae records at their favorite club and influenced them to use reggae beats. My first concert was when the Clash played at Shea stadium opening up for The Who. Don filmed that night and it was great watching it years later. Joe was a hero of mine, wish he was here to help us navigate this polarized political climate.
I met Joe in Selectadisc Nottingham in 1982 - he was standing on the counter singing, I was taking photos of him, he jumped right off in front of me and we had a good chat. He was such a nice guy and down to earth. Very rare - I was gutted when I heard he passed. RIP
I met Joe in December 2001 in an LA area recording studio. He and the Mescaleros were there...what a warm, friendly guy he was, treating everyone as equals. I knew he didn't want to go back home so soon, as he was nervous about flying, in the wake of 9/11.
Rest in peace Joe, we all miss you. 🎸👊
The Clash is not just London Calling and Rock the casbah... All medias are the same...
True that. Compared to their 50+ great songs Rock the Casbah is a joke.
@@danielrosen4127 Rock the Casbah is far from a joke. Look up how it was constructed and written you dipstick
Of course they show Rock the fuckin Casbah 🙄
@@danielrosen4127 a great joke tho
its the only songs they know. journalists are supposed to do their research, clearly they don’t lol
Joe and Bowie, the first two I'll hug in Heaven.
You are so right
I will join you
YOU'RE GOD IS NOT REAL!
Dont forget to ask for 'john '- joe isn't his real name☺
Heaven ?? ha enjoy that.....
SANDINISTA was fucking amazing, what a diverse compilation of rock, dub, reggae. RIP JOE .
I especially like the final side on the record where they just played songs backwards ..........indulgent shit would of made a good double album
The CLASH were doing HIPHOP with MAGNIFICENT SEVEN _ON SANDINISTA THIS WAS 1980 !!!!!!!! PUBLIC ENEMY HADN'T BEEN HEARD OF YET ,,,,WOW !!!!!!!
Sandinista was not their high water mark and the album cover is so ugly. It was like the JOY of London Calling was all gone. It's a muddled Unhappy album. @@realsinisterminister
Joe Strummer was the greatest! It's so sad that he died so young, The man was a legend.
@King Royal he died from a hyper rare heart disorder.
yes sorry but he was a runner and health
Joe Strummer was the most humble and down to earth rock star the world has ever known. And an amazing talent who put every bit of effort into every song every night
I'm not sure why the reporter says Punk Music has gone...it's never gone away
R.I.P. Joe. I still think about you almost every day. You continue to inspire, influence, and provide hope for people all over the world. You were truly one of a kind and the world would be a better place if you were still here.
Joe- You left us way too soon!! But you will always be in my heart and on my playlist.
Heads above most, there are many that were more commercially succesful, but they all pale when it comes the quality and passion of your music. Thank you for what you gave.
15 years after his death & there's still a disbelief ...... R.I.P Joe your legend will live on
strummer would blow bono off the stage ..........r.i.p joe god bless the clash ...
Without Strummer U2 would never have existed.
U2 has not existed
well that's stupid
Bono is world’s largest crap. 💩
Sang on stage with Joe in Manchester on his return to the scene then spoke to him backstage .
Such a humble man .
Still missed today in 2018 and will be in the years to come
I had just went to the rock and roll hall of fame and my aunt showed me the clash there. I fell in love. A few months later on the day joe died i wrote R.I.P. JOE STRUMMER in every school book i had and on the walls and my desk. 20 years later i got a clash tattoo on my chest and still my favorite band ever.
"Except for the ring of that truncheon thing." Joe sums up 70's London in one short line. I saw Rancid last year, I was too young for The Clash era, and Tim stopped the concert for a few mins to celebrate the life of Joe Strummer so we all raised a glass to Joe Strummer who had passed away 10 years ago to that month. This shows the legacy of Joe because for those who do not know Tim is huge in the punk world with Rancid, Tim Timebomb and The Transplants. Many modern day punk musicians wax lyrical about their love of the man. Mike Davies the punk DJ who played his favourite ever punk songs on his last show even chose to play Coma Girl as a tribute and said before Suicidal Tendencies etc Joe and The Clash were his first introduction to punk rock and believe me that stays with you. I first discovered The Clash at school and it has not left me either. Joe Strummer the thinking man's punk poet.
I was not into punk but there were great band's, singer's. The clash was the best of the best. Respect to Joe. ☘️
RIP JOE! U CHANGED MY MENTALITY ABOUT SOCIETY AND MATERIAL WEALTH BOB MARLEY DID AS WELL....RIP BOB MARLEY ALSO
Poor bob Marley,he really could avert his dead
@@bojackhorseman7760 WHAT, IF HE,D CHOPPED OF HIS BIG TOE..WITCH THEY WANTED TO DO!!!!!!
Nearly 20years have passed and I continue to celebrate the life of Joe Strummer.
👍🇨🇦
Why do genuinely fantastic and inspirational people like him have to pass on when there's still absolute idiots alive who don't even deserve to be? It just isn't right :/
Rest in peace Joe Strummer 🙏 💔 😢 thank you for THE CLASH and your extremely God Given Talent to you and your Band Mates !
Rest in peace Joe.you'll always be with us brother
i was less than a year old when he passed, but the clash have given me a lot. RIP Joe
A Poet and a Prophet - Rest in Peace - Joe
A once in a lifetime human being.I have the utmost respect for Joe.The Clash will always be my favorite band for so many reasons.I truly miss joe.Along with the Great Mick Jones the Best songwriting duo of all time in my opinion.R.i.P. Joe and for that matter the Great Joey Ramone.Both taken from us way to soon.
Thank you for posting my sentiments.
Could've had an easy life poncing off his wealthy parents, but followed his heart and made a difference.
Fools gave him flak for being 'posh' - as if you're responsible for your background - & if being lonely at Boarding school & having your brother die from suicide is 'privilege', you can keep it. Wonderful talented & generous man, gone way too soon.
I don't think they were that kind of wealthy. His father came from nothing and worked hard. No vast estate to ponce off. Also, Strummer totally rejected the conformity his father subscribed to and they had major personal problems as a result. Strummer left and became his own man. We're not our parents.
sir bob the "punk"
pfft
WE NEED YOU NOW JOE!
I remember my bassist band (NO PLACE TO PISS aka the PiSs) called me and said are you sitting down? I said now I am what’s up? Joe strummer died,, I’m glad I was sitting ,, l brought back the 70s punk sound from 2001-2008 but unfortunately I couldn’t bring back the cool people ,,, say hi to mom ol’ Joe ❤☠️ pS 1st 3 albums were are my fav. the Punk ones,
I’m sure Joe would have a thing or two to say about the current state of the UK and the World. There is no one else quite like him, RIP Joe.
Ahdeny he's rolling in his grave
continue the fight..as Henry Rollins said.. "that's what Joe trained us for".
Funny that Henry Rollins has been VERY QUIET over what is going on in the world today...... @@lamoinette23
After this weekend the line "If Adolph Hitler flew in today they'd send a limousine anyway" shows what a genus Joe was
Fantastic line. And 100% true
I think of that line all the time when I look at todays politics....
Yes, prescient, brilliant line.
'Intense rivals' as if the rats had any CHANCE of having the success of the Clash, don't make me fucking laugh...
He'd only be 70 now. RIP. What a man who stuck to his word.
One of my favorite bands to this day. Great songs
Why is it that the modern generation have no taste for music. I'm 14 and practically nobody else likes the clash. Such poor, poor lives.
Why not take the chance to introduce your peers to their music?
I'm 15 now and I very much agree with you
Thanks for capturing this!
Miss you Joe. Saw the Clash in San Antonio, TX when I was 13. I'll never forget it.
They show "Rock The Casbah" to represent their hay day.
There is no God.
Radio Clash would have been a Better Tribute..That and Know your Rights..
haha! luv Joe and the Clash but come on.....complete control that was hay day! anyway he is missed..RIP Joe!
My thoughts exactly
***** You have impeccable taste. And I thought their second album was incredibly under-appreciated.
geoff beck "Complete Control"? Dude, you hit the nail directly on the head. Without a doubt that song represents the band AND Joe at their very, very most intense.
The Clash inspired and gave us hope. Joe Strummer RIP. 1952 - 2002
'We were rivals in term of selling'. All you need to know of Bob
I live by the river.
:) Me too.
@@blackmore4 looks like you didnt get the refernece
@@kemi3883 How so? Elaine S is referencing the 'London Calling' lyric and I also happen to live by the River Thames in London.
What a blow this was to the musical world and my life. Joe is my hero, a true rock legend/icon. I will never forget sitting there a few days before Christmas and VH-1 was playing a medley of Clash clips and then at the bottom floated JOE STRUMMER 1952-2001. Stunned, shocked, speechless. I was so glad I got to see him in DC a few years earlier (his first U.S. show in over 10 years) but sadly due to a metro scare (9/11 era in the U.S.) skipped his second DC show, which I deeply regret.
I really wish he was alive today. My all time hero.
we all loved joe and still love mick, topper and paul. they are GREAT and always will be.
It is interesting to hear from Geldof that all those group frontmen actually engaged together in conversation and debate back in the day. Geldof stating he found the "attitudinizing" a bit much and Strummer "not letting him get away with it" seems exactly something I could hear them talking about. However, Geldof is correct, in my opinion, that The Clash were more focused in approach than the "nihilistic" nature of Sex Pistols. Good to see Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers included in the tribute as well, a band which went in a completely odd and different direction toward the poetry and introspection side in the punk/new wave era.
Magnificent Seven . Clash rocks to this day. RIP
let's look at a clip of the clash! oh that's mostly an armadillo...
i am still crying ,but still so proud of THE CLASH xxxx
I chatted with Joe at a Stiff Little Fingers gig at the Lyceum when I was a kid. He had time for us all.
Long live Joe Strummer's music.
While the genre descriptor "Punk" certainly is a significant part of who he was, using that term to define him musically actually does a great disservice to the true extent of his talent as a musician, songwriter, composer and performer. He was so eclectic, musically-speaking, in weaving together so many disparate styles and genres from all over the world (be it Roots Rock, Blues, Ska, Reggae, Jazz, Country-Western, Latin American, Middle Eastern, North and West African -- and, yes, Punk) and finding a way that made it all work -- that was HIS genius and why his loss can still feel like a punch to my solar plexus 'cuz my appreciation for music from around the world is due in large part to his influence on me!!!
And i still miss him so much. RIP Joe.
saw Joe for the first time 1st Feb 1982.
I miss Joe.
1st Feb 2022
I Met THE CLASH When they Toured in 1981 they unreal I spoke Joe for ages back stage he was a really nice guy so we're the rest of the band they signed my T.shirt,& they put all us Punks free for 6 days free the nicest guy's ever good times Rip Joe Stummer,..I also saw Joe play with the Apache's at the Big day out!👍🤘👍🥰🖤🖤💜💜
His spirit lives in us, even 2016.
I wish he is still here Rest in peace PUNK LEGEND!
Thank you Mister M :-)
As you say, it is indeed far more pleasant and enjoyable to make good use of this invaluable forum that we're all so lucky to have.
I think it's far better to be civil and share opinions, tastes and experiences rather than just row about nothing important and belittle the thoughts of others along the way.
It's such a shame that so much of youtube seems to descend into that kind of behaviour these days.
Joe was born in Ankara turkey. As his father was a British diplomat their at the time. Topper Heaton actually wrote rock the casbah while waiting for the rest of the band to show up at studio.
joe strummer - a real honest man, a real person
Joe made the clash a global band loved by millions and his boldness to make music that was political reflecting the times Rest in power !
I will always have the highlight of my life when I meet joe and mick in Sydney Australia in 1982 for the whole Day it will be apart from my kids and grandkids being born the highlight of my life
Punk music isn’t gone….it’s an attitude….it’s always been here…
in END OF THE CENTURY the documentary on THE RAMONES the bonus portion at the end( in particular) has footage of Joe praising the RAMONES generously, and just comes off as a really cool NOT full of himself kind of guy. after seeing that film I heard of his death and was stunned, as I viewed him as being still so young. and these days I view 50 as young indeed.
One of the greatest still sadly missed
geldoff couldnt lace strummers boots.
scott burns awful man. Just a greedy bastard.
Back in the day Geldof once described The Clash as `lame`.
rip joe strummer you will be missed
They sure won't talk for real about the rise of punk. People were angry coz' life wasn't good in England at that time and punk and the Clash caught on to that anger. They just want to talk about the music rather than the anger in the streets that led to the music. The economy was bad, jobs were scarce, taxes were inordinately high, and it was hard making a living in England. People were pissed and ready to fight the government who they blamed for all their problems. Punk music captured this rage that permeated the streets of London and other English cities especially amongst the youth of the time.
r.i.p. joe,so sad so young,such a legend
New Labour... he saw them coming.
+peloquin He saw right through "Tony Baloney". Good old reliable Strummer.
We still miss you Joe : (
He wasnt only in the clash.l belive he found himself again with the mescaleros,great songs .
Boom Town...who?
*The Clash, The Only Band That Matters!*
"Very anti-Thatcherite at a time when not many musicians were so outspoken..." What a load of bollocks from the presenter. The 1980s was FULL of political bands - The Specials, The Ruts, Stiff Little Fingers, The Selecter, The Jam, Style Council....the thing about this era was that political bands were in the charts and on Top of the Pops, not sidelined and ignored by the masses. All the bands I mentioned, and more, were on TOTP.
Totally agree with you. I remember the Thatcher years. The most divisive politician ever. Millions of families left poor, great swathes of British industry laid waste. Yet we had plonkers wanting a state funeral for this cow. Plenty of musicians were anti government at the time. Annie Lennox, Alison moyet, Billy Bragg, UB40 to name a few.
Hey Bob, I'm just wondering why you rock back and forth in your interview regarding your dead rival? More to the point, why did any news channel request an interview with you about Joe and indeed the punk movement when you clearly are no fan of either... How much aid did you deliver to Africa BTW? I hear there is still no snow forecast there this year, (which apparently the UK resident should guilty about cos snow fixes everything... Oops.. Nope..its stiff upper lip and a good cause.. I have no desire to lower the tone, but just to clarify... Joe strummer like many others delivered a real message through his lyrical value and ability to reach many with his words that most, including yourself (imo) have never achieved. 'how long will they kill our prophets while we stand aside and look' (Bob Marley)
I was lucky enough to meet The Clash in NYC when they were recording Combat Rock. The Village Voice newspaper announced "The Clash is recording a new album at Electric Lady Studios on 8th Street". So I actually CALLED the studio and asked "What time will the band be there?" . A voice on the other end said "8PM". (at the time STALKERS were not an issue - well except for John Lennon) . So I called a friend and we met there at 6 PM (just to be safe) and waited to get their autographs. Topper was the first to arrive . What I remember about this moment was he said "The other guys will be here soon". The tone of his voice was like "I know I am FAR from the most important mameber of this band and the BETTER ones will be here soon". Weird moment - but that 's what I remember. Then the other three arrived (all three were in different cabs) . I cannot recall what we said to them , but they all signed for us . VERY brief exchanges. Here's the FUNNY thing tho; we were the ONLY people there! No other Clash fans cared to camp out in front of the studio to meet their HEREOS > ? OK. I'd also bump into the RAMONES often - they lived in NYC and Queens so you'd see them out shopping with their wives / girl friends.
I remember when he died. I did not realise he was only 50... I thought he was 55 or 60. I'm nearly 44, myself!
'77 was a great year, and the year I was born.
JOE may have died, but he'll NEVER FADE....
Joe is immortal.
I can't understand why bob was there?!
Btw I saw Joe at nakano sun plaza hall of Tokyo 1982 for the first time .
I gave him small gift .
I talked to him for a while though I felt he was really nice person . I still remember his gentle smile and voice. That's my happiest day . never forget Joe!
Coz he wis there
RIP JOE, AND THNKS FOR SOME COOL ASS MUSIC
That was such a soul crushing day. And still is every time I think of him.
There was a man, unlike any other. RIP Joe
WE miss you Joe but you are always with us
Miss him so much ♥
I'm so grateful for my openness and affection as young man for Punk Rock (NOT NEW WAVE AT ALL, GODDAMMIT). It tapped into and fed my sense of Big Thinking and proper values of what the Music Industry should be. Music should appeal to people, but should not be at the expense of Humanity - personally or to our species at-large. We are better than that. I find too often the Music Industry is too much of a toilet. I'm careful where I eat.
My main reasons when I think of The Clash is their musical experimentation, their rebellious attitude & their politiclised lyrics aswell as influencing many bands such as The Manic Street Preachers,Rancid,The Hives etc
Joe was awesome, one of a kind. RIP
Joe was a Boss, rest in peace musician
Nothing like him before, but hopefully one of us,(humans, musicians) can carry the torch adequately. Nothing will ever replace JS but I believe he would be pleased for all who try
Jesus, Geldof looks like death in this! Joe was the best, there will never be another like him. RIP
Goodbye inspiration
Voice of a generation
Goodbye inspiration
I wont be playing Stummerville again.
I remember the day this was announced on the news, wasn't it close to Christmas/New Year's? I cried, and it still saddens me whenever I hear his name or see a picture. The Clash were a huge part of my teen years. Joe was my favorite :)...RIP
The Clash the only band that matters. That was true for several years. Rip Joe you were the best!
I love Joe Strummer
Would've been nice to see John Lydon et all saying their piece
Since joe parted lydon has said things like "I gave joe STRUMMER a career...stuff like that.... which is kinda true cos it was seeing the pistols that made joe turn punk and join the CLASH!!!!!!!!!
Come back Joe, we need you more than ever
Rip Joe you are still very missed........
Legends never die he lives on always and is my love
wow people chill! saw the boomtown rats live, best trip i ever had! and the back up band teenage head was pretty awesome too! this clip was to reflect on a rock, punk, new wave legend show some f..ing respect! we lost a great person wiv so much musical talent he will never be replaced! luv u Joe RIP!
I saw that show too, in Regina Sask. so many years ago. I went for Teenage Head and was blown away by the Rats. Still ranks as one of the best concerts I've ever seen.
I can't help but wonder if amphetamine sulfate use is bad for your heart
Who's Bob Geldoff?
Ouch
I still maintain that 'Rock The Casbah' is one of the best songs of all time.
for me its got to be Washington Bullets.
Thought it was one of the worse things they ever did.
Have you listened to the lyrics?
what about white man in hammersmith palais & straight to hell?
They did more epic songs to be hoenst. White man in hammersmith palais, white riot, something about england. This list goes on.
"Complete Control" is the Clash at their peak IMO.