Fifteen years ago today, the world lost Joe Strummer. Husband, father, guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, 101er, Latino Rockabilly Warrior, Mescalero and Punk Rock Warlord of The Clash.
Joe Strummer - Nitcomb (Live)
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Good version of Nitcomb thanks Swede.
Legend
15 years?
Where does it go?
I love Nitcomb but it pains me to listen to it more than anything else he recorded for some reason .
Here's to you Joe.
Knowing what today was, and remembering where I was 15 years ago, as well as how devastated I was when I heard the sad news, I got out of bed and put on Bankrobber. There's a sadness to Bankrobber that is kind of unique. I immediately followed it up with his version of Silver And Gold, the last song of his last album...
I can always count on you and Adam to speak for all of us. Thank you, boys.
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