medichi Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 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 nave 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reider8464 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 not true. it was some sort of joke (possibly april fools) that seemed to make it round a bit late. read that on punktastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Don't think Tim Armstrong could ever match Strummer's strong sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 would still have been good thoughI'm a bit gutted that it's not trueMy old philosophy teacher went to school with Strummers cousin and actually met the man himself a few times, he has photographic evidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 It would be awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pop-notmyface Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 It would be awful.especially without Joe Strummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ermintrude Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 ... but subbing a member is never a good idea... True. True. Despite certain cosmetic similarities, you're no match for Del. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riot Radio Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 This must be stopped. As must the Rock n'Roll Highschool remake "starring" Simple Fucking Plan. I weep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 This must be stopped. As must the Rock n'Roll Highschool remake "starring" Simple Fucking Plan. I weep.You are kidding right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Nope. Howard Stern is involved. If you like The Ramones, you are my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Nope. Howard Stern is involved. If you like The Ramones' date=' you are my friend.[/quote']My bro got me End of the Century for my b'day, great docu. Especially the segment on Dee Dee's rap interlude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Pel Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 My heart just skipped a beat.You fuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savingthe9 Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 the clash were almost stalinist in a way....hehehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeornothing Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 . Especially the segment on Dee Dee's rap interlude. Alarm clock ring And it's time to get up It's time to do that funky strut I'm a funky man I got funky bones I'm funky man My name is Dee Dee RamoneWell alright I'm a funky guy Well alright I'm a funky guy Fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa funky Fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa funky Fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa funky It's so fucking terribly bad that it is comedy genius. I split my sides reading a review about his album, i think I was just trying to get my head into same space Dee Dee's was at when he was listening to the final mix and thinking to himself "this is amazing".....the video for the song is just too funny Theres a love ballad on the album that is just awful....good laugh though :Dfa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-funky!lyrical genius.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 WTF? Of course, it should never happen and it will never happen!The Clash without Joe Strummer is like Queen without Freddy Mercury. Wait a minute......... Queen without Freddy Mercury, should never've happened. A fucked up joke! All these bands reforming on the back of hype could easily find some other challenging avenues to satisfy their musical itches. Like playing God Save The Queen on top of buckingham palace, Brian May, what a tosser! And that INXS shambles also. WTF is that all about?I'm sure the Clash will keep their fine reputation in tact. The rumoured reunion will never happen in my opinion. Time for some London Calling me thinks, that got me in the mood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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