Then The Clash went onto take over the world. When Simonon and Jones offered Strummer a chance to play in a band that would rival the Pistols he immediately jumped at the chance. In fact, we're gonna play them even if you f*cking hate them Pub rock was, ‘Hello, you bunch of drunks, I'm gonna play these boogies and I hope you like them.’ The Pistols came out that Tuesday evening and their attitude was, ‘Here's our tunes, and we couldn't give a flying f*ck whether you like them or not. And I saw the future-with a snotty handkerchief-right in front of me. He said: I knew something was up, so I went out in the crowd which was fairly sparse. Guitarist Mick Jones recruited Paul Simonson to play bass, and even though they had a lead singer for a while, they were still looking for someone special.Īround that time Strummer saw the Sex Pistols play it changed his life. They each played in pub rock and proto punk bands until each of their groups broke up in 1976. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now by visiting or calling 86. The members of The Clash were circling each other for quite some time in the mid-70s. New Years Eve lineup will be announced at a later.
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