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Redemption Song: The Definitive Biography of Joe Strummer - Chris Salewicz


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Redemption Song: The Definitive Biography of Joe Strummer - Chris Salewicz

 
Description: ISBN 0007172125 / Genre: Biography / Author: Chris Salewicz / Paperback / 672 Pages / Book is published 2007-10-01 by Harper

Newest Review: ... landscapes, Strummer would use humour and musical self expression to foward his views to his audiences. This biography is ... more

 ... written by Chris Salewicz, a journalist who followed The Clash on the road from their first concerts. Salewicz is described as Joe's "close friend" but in his accounts of his earliest dealings with Joe comes across more like a man with a profession that was important to the band, in terms of promotion. Initially Salewicz seems to be held at arm's length and I get the impression that he was fed information from the band which they hoped would help to define their anti-establishment punk rock status. What...more

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Crowned Review Redemption Song: The Definitive Biography of Joe Strummer - Chris Salewicz: Clash Punk Rocker (873 words)
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The punk rock group The Clash remain an inspiration to many new and upcoming music stars despite the fact that the band was at their commercial peak in the early eighties before they self-destructed in spectacular style mid way through the decade. The legacy of the group is undeniable with artists like U2 and The Manic Street Preachers claiming their own music is directly influenced by their admiration and emulation of the group and the politically charged songs written and/or championed by lead singer Joe Strummer. As the Clash's lead man, Strummer was a charismatic on-stage presence who seemed to buzz with the love of performance. He helped to create a ...  Read the complete review

 

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