threeornothing Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Source: http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/geldof%20the%20clash%20were%20stIrish rocker SIR BOB GELDOF has accused his former contemporaries THE CLASH of being a s**t band who faked their punk image.The ex-BOOMTOWN RATS star is still bitter the SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO hitmakers came to epitomise the serious punk revolution in late 1970s Britain, while his band were marginalised.Geldof rages, "The Clash had outfits designed for them. But somehow they were supposed to have more integrity? Why? This ersatz passion was just b**locks."I didn't like their records until LONDON CALLING (1979 album). I said 99 per cent of the music is s**t and I was right. It hasn't survived."All that 'Hey right! The revolution!' tripe drove me mad! F**k off, you c**t. JOE (STRUMMER) and MICK (JONES) wanted to be MICK (JAGGER) and KEITH (RICHARDS)!"Plain as f**king day! Yet we were frozen out." All I have to add to that, if the Clash were shit, what the hell were the Boomtown Rats!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_b Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Geldof can get fucked. He's an absolute prick who I have nothing but contempt for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu73 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Bob Geldof has slagged off the clash's before when mojo or Q (think it was one of them - can't remember who) did a joe strummer/clash tribute edition.He seemed to say pretty much what he said here - they were fakes and he didn't like them until London Calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 del says 'geldof is shite!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 http://www.geocities.com/thewhiteriot/Excerpts.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippinoneastereggs Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 if Geldof said it then it MUST be true.I'm off to burn all my clash albums and the rare piece of Clash merchendise which sits on my speaker in my living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Without a doubt The Clash had a strong visual image. In fact is was essential to their success and their look mirrored the kind of music they were making at the time - urban paint splattered graffitied clothes complete with slogans. They didn't have McLaren and Westwood and a shop full of designed clothes like The Sex Pistols. What they did have is the tools of the street (paint, spray stencils) and Bernie Rhodes and Paul Simonon. Bernie Rhodes would have played a big part initially in helping create and define their initial look aided by Paul Simonon who spent some years at the exclusive Byam Shaw Art College in Holland Park London. Without a doubt the clothes were an extension of their sound and lyrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 i'd rather listen to white riot than i don't like mondays any day of the fucking week. the clash's first few albums feel vital and urgent and just as much today as when i first heard them, whereas geldof increasingly looks desperate, self absorbed and about as vital as a burst appendix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 and geldof's solo career is hardly packed with memorable classics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neubeatz Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 and geldof's solo career is hardly packed with memorable classics!'specially now taht he's signed to the tories :)8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 I don't think Geldof is in the position of calling people fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester1470 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 and geldof's solo career is hardly packed with memorable classics!The Great Song of Indifference is a classic. I think you have to admire him a bit for going against the popular vote and say what he thinks, we all know Geldof saying it isnt going to make anyone believe it so fair play to him for actually saying what he thought and not saying something which isnt true just because the majority feel that way. The Clash had some great songs, but then so did the Rats, Rat Trap, Banana Republic, She's so Modern are all good, and all stand up today, as does much of the Clash stuff.I dont have a problem with him saying what he thinks about music because after all it's his opinion, I'd rather he did that than went political - that's when he becomes a twat.CheersStuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 "THE CLASH of being a s**t band who faked their punk image."More than just about the music when he says they faked their image. I do agree with you though he has balls unlike a lot of "celebrities" who claim they listened to The Clash when they were younger in "generic poll of top 100 bands/albums/songs etc etc" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester1470 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 "THE CLASH of being a s**t band who faked their punk image."More than just about the music when he says they faked their image. I do agree with you though he has balls unlike a lot of "celebrities" who claim they listened to The Clash when they were younger in "generic poll of top 100 bands/albums/songs etc etc"Every band fakes their image to a degree - it's all co-ordinated in order to make an impression but not necessarily how they look/act when they walk down the street, look at early Rats stuff to see that he's as guilty as anyone, it's a fair comment to make, but also hypocritical.CheersStuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MKII Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 He's right about Mick Jones being a Keith Richards wannabe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_b Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 the rare piece of Clash merchendise which sits on my speaker in my living room.You've got me interested now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onlynik Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Personally I thnik they're both shite, but if I had to listen to either it would have to be The Clash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 i think the thing which grates more than anything about his comments is that it stinks of sour grapes. he just sounds bitter that the clash were more successful than his band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr Blastcap Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 ten pence wortham i the only person that thinks both the Clash and Boomtown rats are shit, God i hope not. Both G A S H. the clash have no tunes, its just shouting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 am i the only person that thinks both the Clash and Boomtown rats are shit' date=' God i hope not. Both G A S H. the clash have no tunes, its just shouting.[/quote']Well I don't think they're shit but neither do I think either were god's gift to music either. Geldof is a bitter man but some of the comments are reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Geldof is a shit version of Richard E.Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippinoneastereggs Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Geldof is a shit version of Richard E.Grant.hahahahahahahahahahahahahaso true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 am i the only person that thinks both the Clash and Boomtown rats are shit' date=' God i hope not. Both G A S H. the clash have no tunes, its just shouting.[/quote']WHITE RIOT!TOMMY GUN!Not a huge fan but they have a few of my all time all time faves!Geldof's a mouth, sometimes good and bad and sometimes bad a neccessary evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I get the impression from all of Bob's interviews that he is annoyed people never ask him about his music... So maybe he should have written more than 2 half decent songs. The man has his head up his arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundian Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 ' date=' sometimes good [b']and bad and sometimes bad a neccessary evil Like drummers! Mind you, adding in extra bits that are nae needed is a bit more guitar stylee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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