Internet rumours abound pt 2: Clash to Reform?!?!

[medichi]

The Clash to reform and tour?
(Not sure what percent of this is true)

Nearly 23 years since the release of the original group's swan song, Combat Rock, and a scant two years since the death of figurehead Joe Strummer, The Clash are reforming for another go at world domination. When guitarist Mick Jones walked away in late 1982, he knew it wasn't forever.

" I was talking to Paul just the other day, and we were saying how The Clash really defined us as people, not to just the world, but to ourselves as well. I thought we had proven all we had to prove, but when you look at how Joe really kept pushing that rock up the hill, it was really naïve for us to think we could ever stop."

Unofficially dubbed the Lightning Strikes (Not Once But Twice) Tour, The Clash will reform with Rancid front man Tim Armstrong for a series of dates through the United States, Canada, and concluding in the United Kingdom. No details as to when and where it will start, though Jones hinted, "I'd really like to visit New York City again."

Bay area punkers Rancid have been Clash fans for years, and have often seemed to embody the sound and spirit of The Clash. Armstrong's Hellcat label has included Strummer's Mescaleros on many of its budget priced compilations, though Armstrong is reticent to dub Rancid a "Clash tribute".

" There was one historical period when the Clash happened," quipped Armstrong, "and another where Green Day, Rancid, and the Offspring happened. And the people who think we're just copying the old stuff are the guys driving fuckin' BMWs with anarchy stickers on the bumpers."

Armstrong admits, though, that it is a "deep honor" to front the reformed Clash, and pledges to sport Strummer's classic mohawk when the tour gets underway.

"These are the songs I grew up with, and I plan to be as faithful to the spirit of my friend Joe as I can. I think Clash fans will be surprised. We rehearsed "London Calling" the other day, and it was f**cking amazing."

While no details have been released, Mick Jones believes the tour should commence sometime around Christmas 2005, wrapping up in the U.K. by next Spring. No comment was made about any future recording. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it", Jones cryptically advised.

[Reider8464]

not true. it was some sort of joke (possibly april fools) that seemed to make it round a bit late. read that on punktastic

[Camie]

Don't think Tim Armstrong could ever match Strummer's strong sound.

[Salty]

would still have been good though

I'm a bit gutted that it's not true

My old philosophy teacher went to school with Strummers cousin and actually met the man himself a few times, he has photographic evidence.

[Lester Burnham]

I would say it's best they don't.... The Clash were a great band... but subbing a member is never a good idea... PLUS they are all getting on a bit now, I saw Carbon Silicon last year and it was a terrible thing to behold... all balding and... oh dear.

[Larsen B]

It would be awful.

Originally Posted by Larsen B

It would be awful.

especially without Joe Strummer.

[General Ermintrude]

Originally Posted by Lester Burnham

... but subbing a member is never a good idea...

True. True. Despite certain cosmetic similarities, you're no match for Del.

[Lester Burnham]

Originally Posted by General Ermintrude

True. True. Despite certain cosmetic similarities, you're no match for Del.

Ah but my prime function is lead vocals now

[Riot Radio]

there was talk of a reunion world tour after the last Mescaleros tour, but then sadly Joe Strummer died.

Better to leave the past in the past. Plus that new band setup by Mick Jones, gangs of england, is laughable at best, really really not my cup of tea, at all.