We're talking about The Clash.

'Joe Strummer was not the only musician.'

it ain't the talk, it's the walk. joe strummer's brother was the ultimate free spirit/rebel. punk.

definition:

1896, "inferior, bad," also "something worthless," earlier "rotten wood used as tinder" (1680s), probably from Delaware (Algonquian) ponk, lit. "dust, powder, ashes;" but Gaelic spong "tinder" also has been suggested (cf. spunk "touchwood, tinder," 1580s). Meaning "Chinese incense" is from 1870.

"worthless person" (especially a young hoodlum), 1917, probably from punk kid "criminal's apprentice," underworld slang first attested 1904 (with overtones of "catamite"). Ultimately from punk "prostitute, harlot, strumpet," first recorded 1590s, of unknown origin. For sense shift from "harlot" to "homosexual," cf. gay. By 1923 used generally for "young boy, inexperienced person" (originally in show business, e.g. punk day, circus slang from 1930, "day when children are admitted free"). The verb meaning "to back out of" is from 1920. The "young criminal" sense is no doubt the inspiration in punk rock first attested 1971 (in a Dave Marsh article in "Creem"), popularized 1976.

JOE STRUMMER certainly had more spunk than ANYONE contributing to these columns. gentlemen goodnight, and may joe s ghost guide your souls. he cast a long shadow!

'Give Em Enough Rope' was a little glossier than the first but I don't know what to call it other than punk (maybe powerpop). I also think it was a great album, minus a couple of tracks. 'All the Young Punks' is my anthem.

The Clash are much revered in this neck of the woods, but we don't buy it really.... I think your synopsis of their albums if fair. It became manufactured record industry fodder very quickly, but then starving musicians have to pay the rent eh? Seems that once a member of a band dies they become a saint.... if you don't like me you call me a jack weasel (I just heard this as a term of derision on the Louis Theroux show on the BBC with him interviewing homophobic, anti Semitic Christians in Kansas. Shocking!)

"You're frying in fat, You dirty Rat!

Pay to play? it ain't all that.

Fill your gash with pie and mash.

Dress like you wanna be in the Clash!"

from what comes next - anarchistwood

Johnny Ramone was right :) Live they were the greatest 2 bands to walk the earth

punk musician is an oxymoron! yours respectfully, a non-musician.

No Bunny!!!

the exploding hearts, I like them, I'm not sure but I might of heard the nerves. I like the Hearts very much.

This is Hey! Charger. We were around in the mid-90's and was me (Al Creed) on guitar and vocals  and Bill Gibson on bass/vocals (eastern dark, new christs, lemonheads .. and hundreds more!!) and pete kelly from the New Christs. We never played much but loved our power-pop ... anyway hope youse enjoy it.

We had some really good power-pop bands here in Australia in the 80's /// the Stems and Someloves of course. But one of my faves who i saw nearly every show of until their untimely demise were the Eastern Dark! fantastic pop tunes and lots of energy.

yeah love their power-pop pre-swamp phase!!!

Ryan Katastrophe said:

I agree with 99% of the suggestions made here. Only thing missing the the Scientists - Pissed On Another Planet collection. Superb!

oh yeah ba-ba-ra-ra-cu-cu-da-da!!!!! love the barracudas ... jim the bassist plays in the New Christs (again) these days ...

kopper said:

Don't forget the Barracudas!

Fast Cars!

Hey, check out this swedish 80's garage/powerpop band: The Bangsters. They got signed to the French label New Rose in '84 who were so impressed with their demo that they released it just the way it was, no sugar added. The band features swedish hardcore punk pioneer Rolf Revålt on drums.

I saw JJR live recently in Zürich it was a great gig. At the gig i realised i remembered two of the guys in the band from the from the old Alice in Wonderland/Gossips days in London as Thee Hypnotics, am i wrong or was that 25 years ago LOL!
Great to see that are doing so well, playing big shows with the Stooges must be a dream come true :)

Saw this band live for the first time the other night. Absolutely awesome! Not just the music but what a great show this band put on. I couldn't see the drummer but the other members were all really animated. Sometimes you see a band live and and all the attention is focussed on the singer - not these chaps, they all earnt their money! And t-shirts only a tenner to boot!

Wow, great site! Thanks for the link. Found it!

Are you talking about the record Brian Jones did in Morocco? That is weird stuff haha..

I have been listening last days to a african band from zambia called CHRISSY ZEBBY TEMBO & NGOZI FAMILY.

Very nice fuzzy groove from mid 70's.. Reminds me of Brant Bjork vs The Clash or somethink...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Hw2kZmzN0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muQFi8JOOkw&feature=related

I played the Italia. It played pretty well straight outta the box and played/sounded fantastic after a setup. I never played an Eastwood so I can't comment.

as far as eastwood goes, our guitarist has a 6 string model and it totally kicks ass!no info on the 12 models though...

http://www.chorder.com/electric-guitars/Italia/Rimini+12-String+Semi-Hollow+1238/

I don't know much about 12 string guitars, BUT Dillion is now making Rickenbacker knock-offs in a 12 string. Have you tried Harmony Central's User Reviews?

I'm shopping around and wanted feedback / tips on things to watch for.  I really don't like buying a guitar (especially used) online but it seems like nobody carries them for me to compare.  I don't want to spend $1000 and end up with something less than perfect in every way, shape, and form.

Has anyone played an Italia Rimini 12 http://www.italiaguitars.com/guitarDetail_outer.php?thisGuitarId=18

How about an Eastwood Classic 12 or Nashville 12 http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/

I've always wanted to hit Gonerfest...who played?