The "Clash" (Virgin Modern Icons S.) - Softcover

Paul Du Noyer (Introduction By)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1852276045 ISBN 13: 9781852276041

Publisher: Virgin Books, 1997

Synopsis

This title presents Strummer, Jones, Simonon & Headon, in their own words for the first time. It is the music book of 2008.From "White Riot" to "Rock The Casbah", The Clash were a band like no other. Part of the original wave of British punk bands to emerge in the 1970s, their skilled musicianship, intelligent songwriting, boundless energy, definitive style and passionate idealism caught the spirit of the times and made them a worldwide phenomenon. "Rolling Stone" magazine declared "London Calling" one of the greatest albums of all time, and their music has only become more resonant over the past thirty years. Their story is steeped in mythology. Many people have their own opinions about what made them tick - but now readers can hear the full story from the band themselves.This is the long-awaited, first official book by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon. Lavishly produced, "The Clash by The Clash" brings together for the first time remarkable, previously unseen personal and professional photos of the band at home, on stage, in the studio and on the road. The result is more than a book - it is an event.

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Review

"'One of the greatest bands of all time.' The Edge, U2 'One of England's greatest bands.' Nick Hornby 'A massive inspiration for me.' Bernard Sumner, Joy Division and New Order 'I adore The Clash.' Pete Townshend, The Who"

Book Description

Strummer, Jones, Simonon & Headon. In their own words. For the first time. In paperback.

The paperback of the hugely popular hardback edition should be a runaway hit.

Edition details

• Publisher: Virgin Books
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852276045
• ISBN 13: 9781852276041
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96