My favorite band of all time, without question.  Only disappointment was seeing the line up without Mick Jones - just not right.  Loved Strummer's Mescaleros stuff too.

To each his own......

sacrilege to some, but I've always felt the Clash were one of the most overrated bands ever

now the Undertones.....that's some good music!

I'll let you off that one, GS! Agreed, The Undertones were a great band. I was digging out some old T-shirts recently and came across my "Hypnotized" tour shirt (1980?) So small that I think it would fit my son. Who is 7! As an aside, must say that the T-shirt is a lovely old (of course) U.S. made Screen Stars grey marl ringer with black collar and cuffs. With same design as the lobster bibs on the record sleeve. Nice.

Your points are more than valid Andy - and there's definitely a lot to be said for the Subway Sect's "We oppose all rock and roll" stance (and song). You familiar with their "what's the matter, boy?" album? An under rated treat. The original bass player of Eddie & the Hot Rod's lives around the corner from me and his little boy goes to my son's school. He must be getting on a bit but he looks like he's supped the elixir of eternal youth. The dad that is not his son!

Staceyboy

^Agreed. The art/poetry/rock crossover is far too much for me to handle. When it comes to NY 'Punk' I'm still a Blondie man.

Staceyboy

Must dig up the Secret Affair 45 purchased back in 1980 or so.

I'm blessed to have experienced KSAN radio back in that era. It was an unusual station for an American radio station as it had no play lists. The d.j.'s were free to play whatever they wished, providing the perfect antidote to lite rock, disco, and all other sorts of dreck that filled the airwaves.

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