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This is a definate date from ticket stub. Theatre of Hate were support. As a hardcore original punk rocker at this time I was really off the Clash - I wasn't into their new 'funk' sound and was highly disappointed with London Calling. But some guys at school were going so asked me to come along so I decided to go. I told our Physical Education teacher at school about it and he said he would see us there! Yeah right!
We arrived and the queue at the Spa was massive and went round the corner. So, as typical 15 year school kid rebels we headed to the nearest pub and who should be in there ... my teacher!! And he bought us all a pint!!! Top bloke!
So, as the queue got bigger and the doors opened we ran and pushed to the front and I was the second one into the hall and ran immediately to the front of the stage where Joe stood.
The first band to come on were Theatre of Hate who were fantastic. Then after what seemed the longest interval ever - probably due tot he fact i was holding my bladder whic was due to burst due to all the quick pints I had downed earlier - the war barriers on the stage started flashing and sirens blasting. Then they came on! Joe looked amazing in his white sleeveless shirt, white pants with red pinstripe down the side and his doctor marten soled pointed brothel creepers. Afetr two or three songs my bladder gave waya nd I pissed on the stage and on the leg of the girl next to me!! She wasn't happy but no way was I gonna lose my prime position to go to the bathroom.
The gig proved I was wrong in my opinion of the band - they were fantastic! But I remember saying afterwards that I thought TofH were much better!!
Towards the end of the gig Joe Strummer leant forward off the stage and asked me the time to see if they could fit in some extra encoures!! Top bloke! That was not the last time I spoke with Joe Strummer ...
From: "Neal Bambridge" <nealbambridge@hotmail.com>
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There are several sights that provide setlists but most mirror www.blackmarketclash.co.uk. They are worth checking.
from Setlist FM (cannot be relied on)
from Songkick (cannot be relied on)
... both have lists of people who say they went
& from the newer Concert Database
Also useful: Ultimate Music datbase, All Music, Clash books at DISCOGS
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