Synopses & Reviews
They were fast, they were loud, and they were notoriousand they are considered by many to be the defining punk band of the post-60s era. This complete illustrated chronicle features a detailed, track-by-track analysis of the Clash's entire outputfrom London Calling and Rock the Casbah to White Riot and the posthumous hit Should I Stay or Should I Go? Theres also exhaustive coverage of their 600 live performances (from 1976 to 1985), a look at their TV and film appearances, and biographies of every band member, including the late Joe Strummer. It is an authoritative history of an iconic bandfrom British pub circuit, to American stadiums, on to their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
Synopsis
They were fast, loud, ragged and dangerous. They were Joe, Mick, Paul and Topper. They were the Clash City Rockers. "The Complete Clash celebrates the body of work left behind by one on the finest rock and roll bands that Britain has ever produced. The first book of its kind, it includes a song-by-song analysis of everything from 'Armagideon Time' to 'White Riot'. There is exhaustive coverage of The Clash's 600--plus live performances between 1976 and 1985, and a study of the band's TV and film appearances.