Worldwide many places recognize February 7th as International Clash Day. This is fitting because with the current state of political turmoil their music has never mattered more. Previously we looked back at ten of their notable protest songs. The band has also been inducted into the Protest Music Hall of Fame. Right now we will look back on ten notable […]
Learn more →Many localities throughout the world have recognized February 7th as International Clash Day. This is appropriate because, in today’s tumultuous political climate, The Clash’s music is as vital as ever. Right now we’ll consider just a small sample of their important contribution to the canon of protest songs. Also “Straight To Hell” was previously featured as a Daily Dose of […]
Learn more →Joe Strummer died on December 22nd, 2002. Fifteen years later and his music is as vital as ever. As the front-man and lyricist of The Clash, he composed some of the most important socially conscious music ever. “Straight To Hell” appears on The Clash’s 1982 album, Combat Rock. Like many of The Clash tunes, it is a protest against many […]
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