Pre-punk musician Joe Strummer, then known as Woody, lived in Newport for six months in 1974, working as a gravedigger and frequenting the Murenger Pub.
Photo: Richard Frame
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45 Years Ago
Exciting days in Detroit 
The Clash, Iggy Pop, and the Ramones, three concerts in four days at the Motor City Roller Rink Theater, March 1980
Great Times 
The first single by The Clash, "White Riot", was released today (March 18) in 1977. It's not even a full minute long, and it's still one of the best damn punk rock songs ever written. 
48 years ago today
"White Riot" is a song by English punk rock band The Clash, released as the band's first single on this day in 1977 and also featured on their debut album.
The Clash - Should I Stay or Should I Go (Live at Shea Stadium - Official 4K Video)
34 years ago today
"Should I Stay Or Should I Go" gave The Clash their only U.K. No. 1 single.
Released in 1982 as part of the Clash's Combat Rock album, "Should I Stay or Should I Go" re-entered the public consciousness after the track was used in a TV commercial for Levi's jeans
Welcome to the jungle
43 years ago
The Clash in Thailand, March 1982.
Photo shoot for their fifth album Combat Rock.
Photos by Pennie Smith
Released 46 years ago today
"English Civil War" a single by English punkrock band The Clash
The Clash - English Civil War, Lyceum Ballroom (03-01-79)
46 years ago today
"English Civil War" is a song by English punk rock band The Clash, featured on their second album Give 'Em Enough Rope, and released as a single on this day in 1979
Released 47 years ago today
"Clash City Rockers" a single by The Clash
The Clash - Clash City Rockers - 3/8/1980 - Capitol Theatre (Official)
47 years ago today
"Clash City Rockers" is a single by The Clash, first released on this day in 1978 with the b-side "Jail Guitar Doors
46 years ago
Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer, Topper Headon and Mick Jones of The Clash in a dressing room in Los Angeles. February 1979.
Photo by Bob Gruen
48 years ago today
The Clash began recording their debut album at CBS Studios in London with producer Micky Foote. The album was recorded over three weekend sessions.
Much of the album was written on the 18th floor of Mick's grandmother's apartment, overlooking London's Harrow Road.
43 years ago
Joe Strummer’s original handwritten set list for The Clash’s February 1, 1982 concert at the Sun Plaza Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Image from Recordmecca
It's International Clash Day on #KEXP!
46 years ago today
The Clash launched their first American tour at the Berkeley Community Theatre, February 7, 1979
Paul Simonon playing his '70s P-Bass that met it's doom on the iconic cover of 1979's London Calling
R. Ressmeyer
This is out in February. Honoured to have a small piece in it. Many thanks to Iain Key for giving me the opportunity.
46 years ago today
The Clash released I Fought the Law in the US
The Clash on Broadway
46 years ago today
The Clash released their first single in the U.S. with "I Fought The Law" on this day in 1979
This release is one of the best-known cover versions of the song.
