“Strummer explains.” Melody Maker, 23 Apr. 1977, pp. 1 page

Readers’ letters — Strummer explains / The Clash write, right?

— Joe Strummer addresses fans over erroneous Roundhouse posters/ads and clarifies that The Clash were never booked for the Easter shows. (non-appearance ay John Cale gig)

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Melody Maker  |  23rd April 1977

Readers’ letters

Strummer explains

The Clash write, right?

Right now you’re on a 31 bus with your mate, lighting up a fag. You notice some pink-and-black posters stuck on a wall in Kilburn. You say, “Fuck me, The Clash are playing the Roundhouse Easter weekend.” Having sod all better to do, you wander down the Roundhouse, pay your two quid and, blimey, what’s this, The Clash and Subway Sect don’t turn up.

What happens? You get The Boys, Generation X and hippie John Cale, all on a duff PA. Being a bit of a flash sod yourself, you want to know who’s conning you, so here goes: 1) The Clash were never contacted to play the Roundhouse. 2) All posters and ads stating The Clash were to play were crap information.

Stay with us, wise up quick and keep fighting. See you soon, kids. Joe Strummer, The Clash (MM, Apr 23)

Melody Maker  |  23rd April 1977