#Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros

[maxiemartmanager]

RIP Joe Strummer

[neuroticnatured]

Regular dudes hanging out.

“When The Clash came out, Joe reprimanded the whole place, you know. He said, “You know, you gotta give them a chance. You know, you gotta, fuck, you gotta listen. Like, don't do that.” You know, and the whole crowd was like, “Oh shit.” Strummer just like did a number on us.” — Steve Buscemi, The Future Is Unwritten, 2007.

Here, Steve reminisced about a night when he watched The Clash perform live, with Grandmaster Flash opening for them. The audience met 'Grandmaster' with boos. However, staying true to his character, Joe quickly chimed in when on stage, giving a mouthful to the crowd for their lack of respect.

[meetmeinthesandbox]

[razorsadness]

Oh, let's go down to Al Rashid's All the Aussie lagers are on me Now you've got the absinthe out Your old mother, she wants a stout

From Willesden to Cricklewood As I went, it all looked good Thought about my babies grown Thought about going home Thought about what's done is done We're alive and that's the one From Willesden to Cricklewood From Willesden to Cricklewood

[groovytimes]

I wrote a piece on why you should be listening to Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, if you still haven’t yet.

[punkrockmixtapes]

Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros 'Redemption Song' (Official HD Video)

Without People You Are Nothing

[cinemajunkie70]

Happy birthday in the afterlife to the incredible Joe Strummer!

[picspammer]

Happy Birthday Joe, we miss you ❤

[ledoftherings]

I will live in thy heart, die in thy lap, and be buried in thy eyes!

-Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare

[joeygallagher]

Johnny Appleseed

Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros (2001)

RIP Joe Strummer 🌹

[mrbopst]

[maxiemartmanager]

Happy Birthday, Joe Strummer. 1952-2002

[neuroticnatured]

What’s the problem officer?

“Too many songs have been written about love already, you know? Subject’s covered.” — Joe Strummer on The Tomorrow Show in 1981.

There’s something so timeless about a black and white photo, and this just so happens to be one of my favourites. 1987. Credits to Peter Anderson.

Here’s a link to the interview!

[papas-majadas]

Joe Strummer > Yer Favorite Singer/Songwriter.

[greensparty]

Stuff I’m Looking Forward to in August

We are now deep into the Summer. No holidays this month, but here is what’s on my radar:

Movies:

Dreamin' Wild

This musical biopic is about brothers recording an album in the 70s and then the album finally gets discovered thirty years later. There’s a lot of musicians who have had similar experiences (Death comes to mind) but this is based on Donnie Emerson and his family. Opens 8/4.

Strays  

Alright, I admit a bunch of celebrities voicing dogs didn’t have me at first, but I’m looking forward to it because it’s directed by Josh Greenbaum, director of one of my favorite documentaries of the last decade Too Funny to Fail and the trailer got me laughing. Opening 8/18.

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Adam Sandler has been on a roll lately and in his newest starring / producing vehicle, his actual wife and daughters co-star in this bat mitzvah comedy. Netflix premiere on 8/25.

Music:

Neil Young Chrome Dreams

Recorded from 1974 to 1977, this Neil Young album was never released. In 2007, he released the sequel to the widely bootlegged album. Excited to see it’s official release on 8/11 (review coming soon).

Aerosmith Greatest Hits 

In 1980, Aerosmith released their Greatest Hits album filled with 10 hits from the 70s. It is one of their biggest selling releases (12 times platinum). It was re-issued in 1997 with more tracks. There have been other compilations since then, but this new deluxe edition of 44 tracks is coinciding with their upcoming farewell tour. Album drops 8/18 (review coming soon).

Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros Live at Acton Hall 

Recorded on Nov. 15, 2002, this benefit concert was one of the final live appearances of Joe Strummer before his death on Dec. 22, 2002. Especially noteworthy about this concert is that Strummer was joined onstage for some songs by his old Clash bandmate Mick Jones. In 2012, there was a Record Store Day release of this, but this marks the first official release on vinyl and CD and remastered. Album drops 8/18 (review coming soon).

Alice Cooper Road

Call this my Summer of Alice Cooper: in June I got to review his super group Hollywood Vampires’ live album, then I got to cover the re-releases of School’s Out and Killer, and just last week I saw Hollywood Vampires live in Boston. Now the King of Shock Rock is back with his 22nd solo album, dropping 8/23 (review coming soon).

TV:

Ahsoka

Rosario Dawson stole some scenes as Ahsoka Tano on The Mandalorian. Now the character is getting her own limited series taking place post-Episode 6 around the time of Mandalorian. Disney + premiere on 8/23

Conventions:

FAN EXPO Boston 

The annual Boston comic con hits the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Good news is that even with the WGA and SAG strikes, celebrities can attend and sign and even do some panels (as long as it’s not about struck work). This year’s guests include Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Hayden Christiensen, Jason Lee, Peter Weller, Robin Wright and more. The fun happens from 8/4 to 8/6.