Saturday 1 October 1977

Kaufleuten Saal, Zurich

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Short European Tour of Holland, France, Switzerland, Germany and Sweden

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Audio 1

upgraded alt source - sound 3 - 34min -
low gen? - tracks 14 [minus 2, I'm so Bored, & Janie Jones]
Police & Thieves is preceded by an announcer.

Capital Radio (upgraded souce)




Audio 2

previous full source - Sound 2 - 40min -
unknown gen? - tracks16
Police & Thieves is preceded by an announcer.

Capital Radio (original souce)




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The recording

When you’re sitting in your rocking chair and you’re asked “Grandpa what was that thing called Punk Rock” stick this one on... Zurich 77...

This is a terrific recording capturing really well the manically fast and furious 77 vintage Clash. The band start off playing at a frantic pace and just get even faster.

The Clash generate a wild audience reaction throughout this recording capturing the passion of the city.

Better shorter source

The better shorter one is is an upgrade on the previously circulating tape but excludes Bored with the USA and Janie Jones. However there is one with two tracks have been edited in seamlessly, making it complete.

Presumably its from a radio broadcast as there’s stereo separation on the guitars, Joe name checks Radio Zurich in Capital Radio and most convincingly a German voice cuts in before the start of Police & Thieves. The guitars come over brilliantly in the mix with Joe’s scratchy rhythm unusually clear. Drums are good but vocals are a bit low and bass all but buried. The mix does well though to capture the sheer noise, speed and power of the performance. A highly enjoyable listen.

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Interview with The Clash at their visit in Zurich in 1977

No Fun Punk Fanzine:
Where did you play before you came to Zurich ?

Joe Strummer:
In Paris. I was surprised how many Punks they have. Before that we were in Bruxelles. That was fucked. The crowd threw everything they had on the stage - even beer cans, full cans in fact - those wankers - I would have at least drink em down before. The spirit was very aggressiv in Belgium. I was surprised from Amsterdam. I expected only stoned hippies - but there really were some guys shouting "Brush up !" and "Fuck you !"

NF:
And tomorrow you head for Vienna. Do you know Vienna ?

JS:
No but I have heard its and old totally conservative city of wankers. Do you think they have Punks there ?

NF:
Maybe about 5 ...

JS:
I hope that at least they come. So we are 9 then !

NF:
What did you expect from Zurich ?

JS:
Nothing, I didn't had any idea whats going on here. But I think the people had their fun - or not ?

NF:
Sure. Only there have been some guys who didn't understand the pogo ...

JS:
Yeh, I saw it. But I was not quit sure if they realy did slam hard, or if it only looked like. I hate this you know! This way pogo makes no fun anymore.

Mick:
I was nerved because there have been so many Teds. They are frightfully they want to kill you. If you see a horde of Teds as a Punk, then run and run fast. The worst is at the weekends, then they hang around everywhere. The crowd here was probably the most strange we ever had... [ M.G thanks ...]

NF:
I mean this was the first bigger Punk Concert here, since Punk exist in Switzerland. The thing with the brawl was maybe because some magazines spread a completely wrong picture from the London scene here. Punks only are eager for fights and at each concert there is a brawl and injureds and stuff like this. Well those, who never have been to London, cannot see what kind of shit they are served.
Do you really have been on Tour in Germany with Bravo ?
[ M.G. Youth magazine ]

JS:
I really didn't know whats going on. There were only 10 to 15 aged Bay City Roller Fans in the hall. There were guys at the show, we never have heard about them before - we were convulsed with laugher. They played playback only making their futzing moves and the kids were already screaming. We did play some titles
live - we were completely misplaced and fucked off. It was similar in this TV-Show ...

NF:
... at "Musikladen" ?

JS:
Yes, we had to play playback. But we have never made that before and we will never do it. We are musicians not comedians. Then they let us waiting in a room for 2 hours, it was not to abide. Ok, we smashed a lamp and some cans were lieing around. Afterwards it was said we smashed the studio. But beside that we had a lot of fun in Germany. The people are shocked so fast. You only have to scribble a fylfot and the people go mad. Once I dressed me like a Ted and went to a Ted-Concert. There were about 400 guys hanging around. All bored and seesawing singing "Be-bop-a-lulas" and "Sho-waddy-waddys". That made me so sick, that I went dressed like I was, to the Roxy. You should have seen the Punks like they starred at me. It was going quit fast around that a Ted is in the Roxys. The otherway round you can't imagine that a Punk is going to a Ted-local. As it looked like that some guys wanted to kick me out, I asked very politely "What's the matter? I'm a Clash-One!"

NF:
How is it to be in the London-Punk-Scene as a foreigner, does that give some problems?

Mick:
No, that don't gives you a problem. There is a solidarity around the Punks and as soon as they see, that you are a Punk in conviction, they accept you.

NF:
What do you think about other bands like the Sex Pistols ?

JS:
Only the best, absolutely! But there are many covers as well in the meantime. I don't like many bands.

NF:
But I have seen quit a lot of good bands in London.

JS:
(looks at my badges) Ok, Sham 69 are realy good, they bring something new. Also the X-Ray Spex I like. But bands like Gen X who are incredible pushed are shit.

Mick
The best thing in our life are the gigs. The whole stuff around I am so fed off. Always sleep in Hotel rooms, where you can't squeeze out your fags on the carpet, traveling from City to City, driving in Cars or Taxis from the airport to the hotel and afterwards to the concert hall etc all crap.
Therefore we are compensated with the two hours we stand on the stage. On stage I am relaxed and feel free.

JS:
The whole effort we only make because it is better that people think you are foolish than to be foolish.
Before the Clash area I was cleaning toilets, Mick was working in a department store and Paul was
a factory worker.

Interview made after the Kaufleuten Concert in Switzerland 1977 by No Fun ( Peter Preisle / Thomas Frueh / Urs (Stooge) Steiger ) Translated (back) from German to English out of the No Fun magazine ( No 1 - by the way ) from Maeck Greil






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Kaufleuten Building

The Kaufleuten building in Zurich was built over 100 years ago and opened in 1911[2]. It is located at Pelikanplatz in the heart of Zurich[5]. Architecturally, it features Jugendstil elements typical of the early 20th century[2]. It has been an important cultural institution and nightlife venue in Zurich for over a century, known as the "oldest club in Switzerland"[5].

In 1919, the 8th and last official Dadaist soirée was held at Kaufleuten, establishing its significance in the Zurich art scene[2]. Over the decades, it has hosted various musical performances, cultural events, talks and readings[5].

Today, Kaufleuten continues to operate as a vibrant venue for dining, drinking and entertainment in central Zurich[5].

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When you’re sitting in your rocking chair and you’re asked “Grandpa what was that thing called Punk Rock” stick this one on... Zurich 77 ...

This is a terrific recording capturing really well the manically fast and furious 77 vintage Clash. The band start off playing at a frantic pace and just get even faster.

“Bonjour, Allo” says Joe by way of introduction and continues to try to speak a little French throughout, not realising Zurich is a German-speaking city. The band race through a 16 song set in 38 minutes getting even faster by the encores.

The first 1977 clocks in at a fast 1 minute 35 seconds but the encore version is down to just 1 minute 23 seconds. Joe suggests tha band are trying to finish quickly to stay alive, “Listen the microphone is live and I’m going to get a shock!” Zurich’s Burning already by the sound of the wildly enthusiastic audience.

Volume rises at the start of London’s Burning which has a right channel drop out for 10 seconds. This is a great Clash performance full of highlights: a rare Remote Control, excellent Jail Guitar Doors, truly manic Capital Radio, running through to 2 encores of White Riot “where’s my bank account!” and What’s My Name/1977. Punk rock...





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Author/Editor : Peter / Tommy / Urs , No Fun , October 1977 , Page 1-4, Clash Exklusiv 887 words

No Fun Fanzine [No.1]
an interview with The Clash

1977 fanzine features an interview with The Clash regarding their European tour, their disdain for mainstream media like Bravo , and a review of their high-energy Zurich concert at Kaufleutensaal .

Author/Editor : Peter / Tommy / Urs , No Fun , October 1977 , Page 1-4, Clash Exklusiv 887 words

No Fun Fanzine [No.1] German

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FR 2.- NO. 1 OCTOBER 77 EXCLUSIVE: CLASH SHAM 69 VORTEX  

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Clash NF : Joe : NF : Joe : NF : Joe : NF : Joe : NF : Joe

NF : Where did you play before Zurich ? Joe : In Paris . I was surprised how many punks there are there. The concert was really good. Before that, we were in Brussels . That was broken! The people threw everything they had with them onto the stage—even beer cans, and full ones at that—the wankers... I would have at least drunk the cans empty first. The atmosphere was very aggressive in Belgium . Amsterdam surprised me; I only expected stoned hippies, but some people there actually shouted "Brush up!" and "Fuck you!"  

NF : And tomorrow you're going to Vienna . Do you know Vienna ? Joe : No, but I've heard it's supposed to be a totally conservative, old wanker-city. Do you think there are punks there? NF : Maybe about 5... Joe : Hopefully at least they show up, then at least we'll be 9!  

NF : What did you expect from Zurich ? Joe : Nothing, I had no idea what was going on here. But I think the people had fun—didn't they? NF : Sure. Only there were some guys who didn't quite get the pogo ... Joe : Yes, I saw that. But I wasn't quite sure if they were hitting for real or if it just looked like it. I hate that, you know! That way pogo isn't fun at all anymore. 

Mick : It disturbed me that so many Teds were there. They are terrible; they want to kill you. If you as a lone punk see a horde of Teds , then run, and run fast. It's worst for us on the weekend when the Teds don't have to work, then gangs hang out everywhere. The audience here was probably the strangest we've ever had.  

NF : That was also the first big punk concert since punk emerged in Switzerland . I attribute the fighting to the fact that some magazines here spread a completely false image of the London scene. They say punks are only out for fights, and that at every concert there’s trouble and injuries. Well, those who have never been to London naturally can't know what shit is being served to them.  

NF : Were you really on tour in Germany with Bravo ? Joe : ...really don't know what that was about. In the hall sat only 10-15 year old Bay City Rollers fans. In the show, there were guys we've never even heard of—we laughed ourselves sick. They just had to do their lousy movements to playback—the kids already screamed like crazy. We played some titles live—we felt totally out of place and cleared out. It was similar with the TV show.  

NF : ...on " Musikladen "? Joe : Yes, we were supposed to play playback there. We've never done anything like that and never will. We are musicians, after all, and not actors. Then they let us wait in a room for 2 hours; it was unbearable. Ok, a lamp went out, some cans were lying around—afterwards, they said we had demolished the studio.  

Joe : But otherwise, we had a lot of fun in Germany . The people there are shocked so easily. You only have to paint a swastika somewhere and they already flip out. I like flipping other people out. Once I styled my hair and dressed like a Ted and went to a Ted concert. There were surely 400 guys, all bobbing along bored and singing along to the " Be-bop-a-lula 's" and " Showaddy-waddy 's". That grossed me out so much that, just as I was, I went to the Roxy . You should have seen how the punks there looked at me sideways. Word went around pretty quickly that a Ted was in the Roxy . Conversely, it’s completely unimaginable that a punk would come into a Ted local. When some then looked as if they were about to have a go at me, I asked them very nicely: "What's the matter? I'm a Clash -one!"  

NF : How is it when you move in the London punk scene as a foreigner, are there problems? Mick : No, there are no problems. There is an incredible solidarity among the punks , and as soon as they see that you're participating out of conviction, you're accepted.  

NF : What do you think of other punk bands, e.g., the Pistols ? Joe : Absolutely the best! But in the meantime, there are too many imitations. I don't like many of the new groups. Page 4  

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CLASH Saturday, October 1, 1977 Start: 8:00 PM Box Office & Doors Open: 7:30 PM KAUFLEUTENSAAL ZURICH (near Pelikanplatz) Admission in advance: Fr. 15.- 

The Nasal Boys , surely one of the best bands of the Swiss scene, performed the opening act for The Clash . In direct comparison with a band like The Clash , the weaknesses of the Nasal Boys showed krassly (too krassly, unfortunately). Although their sound had never been so hard, the whole thing was still too much of a sound-muesli. Clean, hard riffs were missing, as was drive. The pseudo-snuff (or whatever the hanging man was supposed to represent) was off the mark, and—the band can't help this, though—the system was permanently overdriven. A positive was the consistent maintenance of the same formation during the whole gig; the usual changes and guests would have torn the whole thing apart even more....something else positive: I saw the Nasal Boys really sweat for the first time. Thanks! Urs  

CLASHHH... Finally, the time has come; before the audience understands what's going on, a few guys start messing with the instruments. Already Joe Strummer screams " London's burning! " and off it goes. The guitars of Mick Jones and Joe Strummer crash out. Paul Simonon 's bass boils and Nicky Headon 's drums go off like an MG. Wow! Either you love it or you hate it. Punk Rock leaves you no choice; you have to decide. There is no place for conformists here. Song after song sweeps into the audience. Musicians and fans work each other up. Joe screams his soul out and Mick Jones ' guitar riffs explode. Every riff is like a detonation. Yeah, and The Clash work it! Splendid! This stuff leaves no one cold; the audience rages, flips out. People are pogoing . Where have the metal rockers gone? Forget them! The future of rock has begun. 

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NF : But I have seen some very good bands in London ... Joe : (looks at my badges) Ok, Sham 69 are really good, they bring something new. I also think X-Ray Spex are good. But groups like Gen X , who are pushed incredibly, are just a waste! 

NF : Joe : NF : What excites you most as a musician? Mick : The most beautiful thing about our life is our performances. I'm so fed up with all the trimmings. Always staying in hotel rooms where you can't even put out cigarettes on the carpet, flying from city to city, in cars or taxis from the airport to the hotel and then to the concert hall etc—all shit. The 2 hours we spend on stage and let loose compensate us for that. During my performance, I am relaxed and feel free.  

NF : What is exciting about playing in a punk band? Joe : We only go along with all the fuss because it's more pleasant to be thought of as stupid than to be stupid. Before The Clash era, I cleaned toilets, Mick Jones was employed in a department store, and Paul acted the part of a factory worker.  

GERMAN ORIGINAL

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FR 2.- NR.1 OKTOBER 77 EXKLUSIV: CLASH SHAM 69 VORTEX

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Clash NF : Joe : NF : Joe : NF : Joe : NF : Joe : NF : Joe : NF : Wo habt Ihr vor Zurich gespielt? Joe : In Paris . Ich war Uberrascht, wieviele Punks es dort gibt. Das Konzert war wirklich gut. Davor waren wir in Bruxelles . Das war kaputt! Die Leute warfen alles, was sie dabei hatten auf die Bühne - sogar Bierdosen, und zwar volle - die Wichser ich hätte die Büchsen wenigstens zuerst leergetrunken. Die Stimmung war sehr agressiv in Belgien . Amsterdam hat mich Uberrascht; ich habe nur angetörnte Hippies erwartet aber da haben doch tatsächlich einige "Brush up!" und "Fuck you!" gebrüllt.

NF : Und morgen fahrt Ihr nach Wien . Kennst Du Wien ? Joe : Nein, aber ich habe gehört, das soll eine total konservative, alte Wichser-Stadt sein. Meinst Du es gibt dort Punks ? NF : Vielleicht etwa 5... Joe : Hoffentlich kommen wenigstens die, dann sind wir zumindest 9! NF : Was hast Du von Zürich erwartet? Joe : Nichts, ich hatte keine Ahnung was hier läuft. Aber ich glaube die Leute hatten Spass - oder? NF : Sicher. Nur hat es einige Typen gehabt, die Pogo nicht ganz begriffen haben... Joe : Ja, das hab ich gesehen. Ich war aber nicht ganz sicher, ob sie voll zugeschlagen haben oder ob es bloss danach aussah. Ich hasse das, weisst Du! So macht nämlich Pogo Uberhaupt keinen Spass mehr. Mick : Gestört hat mich, dass soviele Teds da waren. Die sind schrecklich, sie wollen Dich killen. Wenn Du als einzelner Punk eine Horde Teds siehst, dann renne und zwar schnell. Am schlimmsten ist es bei uns am Wochenende, wenn die Teds nicht arbeiten müssen, dann hängen Überall Gangs 'rum. Das Publikum hier war wahrscheinlich das merkwürdigste, das wir je hatten. NF : Das war ja auch das erste grosse Punk -Concert seit Punk in der Schweiz aufgekommen ist. Das mit der Schlägerei fuhre ich darauf zurück, dass einige Zeitschriften hier ein völlig falsches Bild der London -Szene verbreiten. Punks seien nur auf Schlägereien aus bei jedem Konzert gäbe es Stunk und Verletzte. Nun die, welche noch nie in London waren, können natürlich nicht wissen, welche Scheisse ihnen da aufgetischt wird. NF : Wart Ihr in Deutschland nun wirklich mit Bravo auf Tournee? Joe : wirklich nicht was das sollte. Im Saal sa nur 10-15 jährige Bay City Rollers -Fans. In der Show waren Typen, von denen wir noch nie gehört haben wir haben uns krankgelacht. Die mussten nur zu Playback ihre futzigen Bewegungen machen - bereits kreischten die Kids wie verrückt. Wir haben einige Titel live gespielt - kamen uns total deplaziert vor und sind wieder abgehauen. Aehnlich war es in der TV-Show. NF : ...im " Musikladen "? Joe : Ja, wir sollten da Playback spielen. Sows haben wir noch nie gemacht und werden wir auch nie machen. Wir sind doch Musiker und nicht Schauspieler. Dann haben sie uns 2 Stunden in einem Raum warten lassen, das war nicht zum Aushalten. Ok, eine Lampe ging d'rauf, einige Büchsen lagen 'rum anschliessend hiess es, wir hätten das Studio demoliert. Joe : Aber sonst hatten wir viel Spass in Deutschland . Die Leute sind da so schnell geschockt. Du musst nur irgendwo ein Hakenkreuz hinmalen, schon flippen sie aus. Ich flippe so gerne andere Leute. Einmal frisierte und kleidete ich mich wie eine Ted und ging an ein Ted -Concert. Da waren sicher 400 Typen alle wippten gelangweilt mit und sangen die " Be-bop-a-lula 's" und " Showaddy-waddy 's" mit. Das hat mich so angekotzt, dass ich, so wie ich war ins Roxy ging. Du hättest sehen sollen, wie mich die Punks da schief angesehen haben. Es ging ziemlich rasch 'rum, dass ein Ted in Roxy sei. Umgekehrt ist es ja völlig unvorstellbar, dass ein Punk in ein Ted -Lokal kommt. Als dann einige den Anschein machten, als wollten Sie demnächst an die Lulle setzen, hab ich sie ganz nett gefragt: "What's the matter? I'm a Clash -One!" NF : Wie ist es, wenn Du als Ausländer in der Londoner - Punk -Szene verkehrst, gibt es da Probleme? Mick : Nein, da gibt es keine Probleme. Es herrscht eine unheimliche Solidarität unter den Punks und sobald sie sehen, dass Du aus Ueberzeugung mitmachst, wirst Du akzeptiert. NF : Was hältst Du von andern Punk -Bands, z.B. den Pistols ? Joe : Absolut das Beste! Aber es gibt inzwischen zuviele Imitationen. Ich mag nicht sehr viele der neuen Gruppen. Seite 4

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CLASH Samstag, 1. Oktober 1977 Beginn: 20.00 Uhr Kasse & Türöffnung: 19.30 Uhr KAUFLEUTENSAAL ZURICH (beim Pelikanplatz) Eintritt im Vorverkauf: Fr. 15.-

Die Nasal Boys , sicher eine der besten Bands der Schweizer Szene, bestritten das Vorprogramm der Clash . Im direkten Vergleich mit einer Band wie Clash zeigten sich krass (zu krass leider) die Schwächen der Nasal Boys . Zwar war ihr Sound noch nie so hart, aber das ganze war noch ein zu starkes Sound-Müesli. Saubere, harte Riffs fehlten, ebenso fehlte es an Drive. Der Pseudo-Snuff (oder was der Gehängte auch immer darstellen sollte) war daneben, und, dafür kann die Band allerdings nichts, die Anlage wurde permanent übersteuert. Positiv war die konsequente Beibehaltung der selben Formation während des ganzen Gigs; die üblichen Wechsel und Gäste hätten das Ganze noch mehr auseinandergerissen. ...noch etwas Positives: ich habe die Nasal Boys zum ersten Mal richtig schwitzen gesehen. Danke! Urs

CLASHHH... Endlich ist es soweit, bevor das Publikum begreift, was los ist, machen sich ein paar Typen an den Instrumenten zu schaffen. Schon schreit Joe Strummer " London's burning! " und ab geht's. Die Gitarren von Mick Jones und Joe Strummer krachen los. Paul Simonon 's Bass kocht und Nicky Headon 's Schlagzeug geht ab wie eine MG. Wow! Entweder man liebt es oder hasst es. Punk Rock lässt einen keine Wahl, da muss man sich entscheiden. Hier ist kein Platz für Anpasser. Song um Song fegt in die Zuschauer. Musiker und Fans schaffen sich gegenseitig. Joe schreit sich die Seele aus dem Leib und Mick Jones ' Gitarrenriffs explodieren. Jeder Riff kommt einer Detonation gleich. Yeah und die Clash schaffen sich! Herrlich! Dieser Stoff lässt niemanden kalt, das Publikum tobt, flippt aus. Es wird gepogo't. Wo sind die Metallrocker geblieben? Vergesst sie! Die Zukunft des Rock hat begonnen.

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NF : Ich habe aber einige sehr gute Bands gesehen in London ... Joe : (betrachtet meine Badges) Ok, Sham 69 sind wirklich gut, die bringen 'was Neues. Auch X-Ray Spex find ich gut. Aber Gruppen wie Gen X , die unheimlich gepusht werden, sind doch verschütt! NF : Joe : NF : Was stellt Dich als Musiker am meisten auf? Mick : Das Schönste an unserem Leben sind unsere Auftritte. Das ganze Drum und Dran hab ich so satt. Immer in Hotelzimmern zu übernachten, wo man nicht einmal Zigaretten auf dem Teppich ausdrücken kann, von Stadt zu Stadt zu fliegen, in Autos oder Taxis vom Flughafen zum Hotel und anschliessend in die Konzerthalle etc alles Scheisse. Dafür entschädigen uns die 2 Stunden, die wir auf der Bühne stehen und loslegen. Bei meinem Auftritt bin ich gelöst und fuhle mich frei. NF : Was ist Aufregendes daran, in einer Punk -Band zu spielen? Joe : Den ganzen Trubel machen wir bloss mit, weil es angenehmer ist für blöd gehalten zu werden, als blöd zu sein. Vor der Clash -Zeit putzte ich Toiletten, Mick Jones war in einem Warenhaus angestellt und Paul mimte einen Fabrikarbeiter.

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Brixton Academy 8 March 1984
ST. PAUL, MN - MAY 15
Other 1984 photos
Sacramento Oct 22 1982
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Sep 11, 2013: THE CLASH (REUNION) - Paris France 2 IMAGES
Mar 16, 1984: THE CLASH - Out of Control UK Tour - Academy Brixton London 19 IMAGES
Jul 10, 1982: THE CLASH - Casbah Club UK Tour - Brixton Fair Deal London 16 IMAGES
1982: THE CLASH - Photosession in San Francisco CA USA 2 IMAGES
Jul 25, 1981: JOE STRUMMER - At an event at the Wimpy Bar Piccadilly Circus London 33 IMAGES
Jun 16, 1980: THE CLASH - Hammersmith Palais London 13 IMAGES
Feb 17, 1980: THE CLASH - Lyceum Ballroom London 8 IMAGES
Jul 06, 1979: THE CLASH - Notre Dame Hall London 54 IMAGES
Jan 03, 1979: THE CLASH - Lyceum Ballroom London 19 IMAGES
Dec 1978: THE CLASH - Lyceum Ballroom London 34 IMAGES
Jul 24, 1978: THE CLASH - Music Machine London 48 IMAGES
Aug 05, 1977: THE CLASH - Mont-de-Marsan Punk Rock Festival France 33 IMAGES
1977: THE CLASH - London 18 IMAGES

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Go here for uploads and downloads. It's not a massive space so its on an as and when basis.

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The Official Clash
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Joe Strummer
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Clash City Collectors - excellent
Facebook Page - for Clash Collectors to share unusual & interesting items like..Vinyl. Badges, Posters, etc anything by the Clash.
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Clash on Parole - excellent
Facebook page - The only page that matters
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Anything to do with The Clash. Photos inspired by lyrics, song titles, music, artwork, members, attitude, rhetoric,haunts,locations etc, of the greatest and coolest rock 'n' roll band ever.Tributes to Joe especially wanted. Pictures of graffitti, murals, music collections, memorabilia all welcome. No limit to postings. Don't wait to be invited, just join and upload.
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I saw The Clash at Bonds - excellent
Facebook page - The Clash played a series of 17 concerts at Bond's Casino in New York City in May and June of 1981 in support of their album Sandinista!. Due to their wide publicity, the concerts became an important moment in the history of the Clash.
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