On this day in 1952, Joe Strummer was born in Ankara, Turkey.
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On this day/ Joe Strummer
Saturday, August 21st, 2010
On this day/ Mick Jones
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
On this day in Rock and Roll History, Mick Jones was born in 1955. Jones is the former lead guitarist of The Clash, a founding member of Big Audio Dynamite, and currently playing in Carbon Silicon. Happy Birthday Mick!
On this Day/ The Clash
Thursday, March 18th, 2010On this Day in 1977, The Clash Release their First single White Riot.
On This Day/The Clash release White Riot
Thursday, March 18th, 2010On this day in 1977, The Clash released their first single, White Riot. The single was released through CBS Recordings. They did not allow the band’s debut album or single to be released in the U.S. until 1979. The song has been covered by CBGB alum’s Camper van Beethoven and Sham 69. Check out The Clash perform their classic hit.
On This Day/The Clash first U.S. Tour
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010On this day in in 1979, The Clash opened its first U.S. tour in New York City. The tour supported the band’s second album, Give ‘Em Enough Rope. Their third album, London Calling, was released in December 1979, this album would give the band much recognition in the United States. Check out The Clash performing English Civil War.
