Rumours of The Clash doing a tour

Trickster's Child · Aug 28, 2005

Just found this on another forum, I'm not sure if I want it to be true or not....

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 ****in' 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. good
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paulfreespirit · Aug 28, 2005

age and wisdom........yeah could be worth seeing ..........cheers ......

Oz! · Aug 28, 2005

it worked for Stiff Little Fingers...saw them a coupla years ago and they put on a great night

deffo be in the que if those lads do put on a few shows

Trickster's Child · Aug 28, 2005

Ive got no problem with them touring, I'm just not sure having Tim Armstrong of Rancid doing the vocals is a good idea. Don't get me wrong I like Rancid, but his voice just wont suit Clash stuff

Bassist · Aug 28, 2005

Trickster's Child said:

Don't get me wrong I like Rancid, but his voice just wont suit Clash stuff
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Yeah, really!

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