For me, I suppose, the easy answer is, why not? The Clash has been my favorite band since I first put needle to vinyl on the US version of their self-titled debut album in 1980. I have every album they ever put out in one format or another and I never get tired of listening to them.
But that’s not really the reason for this podcast. The reason, I think, is that as we approached the twentieth anniversary of Joe Strummer’s passing in December 2022, it occurred to me that his music, and the Clash’s music, remain as relevant as ever. We’re living in dark times, but Joe and the Clash always showed us the way forward.
So, in this episode, I explore why I’ve loved the Clash for 40-plus years and why I think we need them more now than ever before.
As Joe always said, “Without people, you’re nothing.” So please enjoy.
