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‘It is hard to imagine a better biography of the band' (Observer )
'The definitive document is long overdue, and Pat Gilbert has just told it' (Word )
'The 25th anniversary of London Calling deserved to be commemorated with a great book, and this vast Clash biography is it' (Uncut )
'The definitive document is long overdue, and Pat Gilbert has just told it' (Word )
'The 25th anniversary of London Calling deserved to be commemorated with a great book, and this vast Clash biography is it' (Uncut )
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RE-RELEASED WITH NEW COVER ACCLAIMED AS THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE BAND NEW INTEREST WITH SHEA STADIUM LIVE CD AND OFFICIAL CLASH BOOK Pat Gilbert’s definitive biography of the Clash – universally acclaimed as a great book – has already sold over 20,000 copies in paperback. Now, for the 30th anniversary of the band’s classic London Calling album, it is reissued with a stunning new cover. For the book Pat Gilbert – a former Mojo editor with the highest credentials – talked to everyone, in over 70 interviews with the key participants – roadies, producers, friends and fans - and above all the band members themselves, including Joe Strummer before his death, to be able to give the first real insight into what went on behind the scenes during the Clash’s ten-year career. With the surge in interest generated by the Shea Stadium live CD and the official Clash book, Passion Is A Fashion will attract a new sale as the only truly indispensable Clash book. Pat Gilbert was editor of Mojo magazine until 2003, and is now a contributing editor. He lives in Hampshire.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a cracking read for anyone who loved the Clash, documenting each band member's life up to the day that they met and formed the most important band of their, if not every, generation. All the key players tell their side of the story and what a story it was! Pat Gilbert shows his expertise as a music jounalist as with great compassion as he tells it how it was, warts and all, from their modest beginnings through to their eventual demise and beyond. The book ends with an emotional epilogue bidding farewell to Joe Strummer; the man who changed so many of our lives. A must for anyone who this band moved and politicised with their words and music.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After following the Clash for the best part of a quarter of a century i always found that the many books written about them fell short of telling the full story,i knew all the basics and most of the myths but this was never enough ,now with the release of this excellent book can the casual reader or hard core fan find out not only how the band met,formed,concieved their music,toured,conquered the states and ultimately imploded,but more importantly why it all happened,this book is the only one of its kind to go behind all the myth's and find out(as told by all who were there) just how four people can be in the right place at just the right time,and as such is a fascinating insight into not only the Clash but Rock'n' Roll itself.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In the first few pages you will find out more about who Joe (or John or Johnny or Woody) was and the rest of the group. This book trawls through their early lives, giving an insight into what made each character tick, and what made them the people they were. Extremely insightfull and well written. Well worth every penny and more!
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Likeable, thorough and enjoyable
I really enjoyed this book. It's a labour of love, but manages to avoid the obsequiousness that many rock histories fall into. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stephen Hudson
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a briliant book for any true music fan. Im only 15 and love it :D
Published on 25 May 2010 by daisy
Five Star Rock and Roll
I'm reviewing the revised edition here..so just an update really
New cover ..great picture of Joe with Strum Guard to the fore..
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New cover ..great picture of Joe with Strum Guard to the fore..
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Published on 19 July 2009 by T. Satchwell
The "legendary" Pat Gilbert
The "legendary" Pat Gilbert's book is the greatest book about the greatest band. Written with the sort of passion that only the "legendary" Pat Gilbert can write. Go and get it.
Published on 5 Nov 2007 by Tommy Gunn
this is THE (capitals required) standard reference
I'm almost thorough it and against it I am going to try to compare Salewicz epic on Joe Strummer, or perhaps Chris Needs book or even Marcus Gray opus about The Clash. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2006 by Stefano Galli
WOW can't put it down!
A real treasure of a book -- captivating from the first pages, if you're a music fan (especially of course a Clash/punk/reggae/ska fan) and an avid reader. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2005 by Modernistocrat Horatio Alger
NOT TO BE MISSED
Excellent read really enjoyable and full of interesting facts.This book is well researched and very unbiased it is obviously written by a Clash fan but tells it the way it was... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2005 by Take the 5th
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