Bankrobbers: 16 Tons Tour @ Deeside Leisure Centre, Chester. No longer quite so Bored With The USA, The Clash had been over there and got clobbered up with their engineer boots and retro suits. Sartorially, the Last Gang in Town now looked the business and, as a live act, The Clash took no prisoners. ... Continue Reading →
The Times I Saw The Clash #2: 30.04.78
Rock Against Racism Carnival in Victoria Park, London. For several late teenage years a corner of my bedroom wall was adorned with the fold out programme-slash-poster from this amazing event, a free Carnival Against the Nazis featuring the cream of punk luminaries. And Patrick Fitzgerald. Pic of programme by Robbie Wilson @ Clash City Collectors... Continue Reading →
The Times I Saw The Clash #1, 11.11.77
The Clash Get Out of Control Tour @ Cambridge Corn Exchange Ask what was the most impressive pop concert I ever saw and I don't have to think too hard. It was Prince & The Revolution at Madison Square Garden on the Parade tour in 1986. Amazing as that epic show was, however, it did... Continue Reading →