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The Story of The Clash: They survived punk and mastered many genres
Our guest, Chris Salewicz, was there at the dawn of punk in 1976 England, witnessing firsthand the birth of The Clash and Sex Pistols. Chris attended the first ever performances of both bands and will share insider stories of their rise and lasting influence over the last 50 years.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The fascinating childhood that shaped Strummer’s persona and The Clash approach
Why Clash frontman Joe Strummer changed his name
How guitarist Mick Jones' encyclopedic knowledge of music evolved the band's sound
Inside stories behind The Clash vs. Sex Pistols rivalry and how Chris…
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