Admin What is a clash Day?
International Clash Day celebrates the legendary British punk band, the Clash. According to the days’ official website, the day is for “celebrating music as a tool for social consciousness, and a band that made it sound so damn good.” On this day, radio stations across the globe pay tribute to the band.
Why did the Clash break up?
Disintegration and break up: 1982–1986. After Combat Rock, the Clash began to disintegrate. Headon was asked to leave the band just before the album’s release because heroin addiction was damaging his health and drumming. The loss of Headon, well-liked by the others, exposed growing friction within the band.
Where is the Clash from?
London, United Kingdom
The Clash/Origin
What day is international clash Day?
February 5th 2021
It’s one of my favorite days of the year. Even during times of tremendous pain and strife like the world has witnessed for the past 13–14 months, International Clash Day reminds us it’s great to be alive! Tune into KEXP on Friday, February 5th 2021 to listen to and watch the celebration!
Who managed the clash?
Bernard Rhodes
| Bernard Rhodes | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Designer, band manager, record producer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Associated acts | The Clash Subway Sect The Specials Dexys Midnight Runners JoBoxers |
| Website | bernardrhodes.com |
Who was the singer for The Clash?
Joe Strummer
Mick Jones
The Clash/Singers
The world has been without Joe Strummer for a decade. The co-founder and lead singer of The Clash died Dec. 22, 2002, of an undiagnosed heart defect at just 50 years old. Yet even his most topical songs continue to resonate.
What inspired the Clash?
The Clash: Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Topper Headon and Paul Simonon. On their influences: Mick Jones: The Big Five groups over here – the Beatles, the Stones, the Kinks, the Who and the Small Faces. I was lucky enough to grow up at the time when they were doing their most fantastic music.
Who wrote for the Clash?
Songs
| Song | Original release | Writer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| “The City of the Dead” | Black Market Clash | Joe Strummer Mick Jones |
| “Clampdown” | London Calling | Joe Strummer Mick Jones |
| “Clash City Rockers” | The Clash (1979 US version) | Joe Strummer Mick Jones |
| “Complete Control” | The Clash (1979 US version) | Joe Strummer Mick Jones |
Why is international clash Day?
If you like any bands or musicians who released music after 1977 and play any combination of punk, rock, reggae, pop, disco, rap, or world music, you have The Clash to thank. International Clash Day started on February 7th, 2013 on the airwaves of KEXP in Seattle, Washington.