Joe Strummer RIP

This is tragic. "London Calling" is a classic. Of all the band out of the late seventies, they were one of the best.

Every time I wander around shopping for groceries I sing "I'm all lost in the supermarket". Yeah, I get a lot of strange looks, s'okay. Damned talented band who "disappointed the critics" by not being the next Beatles. Rest peacefully Joe, your memory will live on forever.

The CLASH will always rule! One of the most unique bands that ever was. Was shocked to hear the news. RIP, Joe.

I was also surprised and not a little disappointed. I can't count the hours I've spent listening to "London Calling" and many others!

Sometimes I feel like everyone else is getting older, sometimes I feel like I'm the only one getting older. I guess it is all of us.

When the law breaks in
How you gonna go
Shot down on the pavement
or waiting in death row

Joe Stummer and the CLash elevated "punk rock" to a Beatlesque quality...in fact...it really is a disservice to categorize them as "punk"...they were way better than that...in musicianship,songwriting caliber,and creativity...while the genre was full of McPunk, "flash in the pan" safety-pin bands...the CLash had enough quality material to ensure some longevity...their combination of power pop melodies,reggae,and deep dub will likely be unmatched...and their intelligent,social consciousness brought a certain serious angle that separated them from their contemporaries...like the Beatles...a band that housed two very gifted songwriters(Mick Jones being the other half)... made some of the most compelling music of the 80s...and would easily make the top 50 bands of all time...quite an accomplishment