Did anyone see the Sex Pistols on The Tonight Show?

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

I was at that same PIL show in SLC. Fun times.

Bad Religion is great, but I much prefer their early 80s stuff.

I'm a fan of Agent Orange, Black Flag and TSOL too.

I love The Clash, though some would argue that they weren't as punk as we'd like them to be.

But if we're talking punk, it's all about The Ramones.

Il Pad, ANY discussion of punk begins with The Clash. All the others who followed were made in their mold...this includes the NY Dolls, Sex Pistols, and the Ramones....whom I love. Gabba Gabba Hey! In my mind, punk is more attitude than power chords. The Clash had mohawks and were singing about political and social issues long before it was "fashionable." Even perma-politic bands like Dead Kennedys wouldnt exist without them.

Sandanista! is one of my top 15 albums of all time.

Have you ever heard the duet with Joe Strummer and Johnny Cash covering Bob's "Redemption Song?" Haunting. I love it.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Il Pad, ANY discussion of punk begins with The Clash. All the others who followed were made in their mold...this includes the NY Dolls, Sex Pistols, and the Ramones....whom I love. Gabba Gabba Hey! In my mind, punk is more attitude than power chords. The Clash had mohawks and were singing about political and social issues long before it was "fashionable." Even perma-politic bands like Dead Kennedys wouldnt exist without them.

Sandanista! is one of my top 15 albums of all time.

Have you ever heard the duet with Joe Strummer and Johnny Cash covering Bob's "Redemption Song?" Haunting. I love it.

I should have made more clear that I'm not one who believes that The Clash aren't as punk as others. I love 'em.

I'd always been under the impression (apparently the wrong impression) that it was the Ramones who started it and took it to the UK. Thanks for the correction.

I haven't heard that duet. I now need to.

[Frank Ryan]

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

I should have made more clear that I'm not one who believes that The Clash aren't as punk as others. I love 'em.

I'd always been under the impression (apparently the wrong impression) that it was the Ramones who started it and took it to the UK. Thanks for the correction.

I haven't heard that duet. I now need to.

if you only your politics matched up with your musical tastes, your calling and election would be made sure

The Clash are great, definately in my top ten

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

I should have made more clear that I'm not one who believes that The Clash aren't as punk as others. I love 'em.

I'd always been under the impression (apparently the wrong impression) that it was the Ramones who started it and took it to the UK. Thanks for the correction.

I haven't heard that duet. I now need to.

The Ramones formed about the same time, actually. Perhaps even a bit earlier, by a factor of months. However, Joey himself has said that their music was influenced by The Clash.

Whats not to love about either, frankly.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Have you ever heard the duet with Joe Strummer and Johnny Cash covering Bob's "Redemption Song?" Haunting. I love it.

Great song. The Unearthed Cash box set has a ton of gems like this. His Nick Cave duets are also nice to listen to.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by YOhio

Great song. The Unearthed Cash box set has a ton of gems like this. His Nick Cave duets are also nice to listen to.

I have never given proper attention to his Bad Seeds stuff, but everything I have heard I have liked. Recommended?

The first time I heard that Redemption Song cover, I I got teary eyed. I was driving on the freeway and it came on and it really blew me away. I don't know why.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

I have never given proper attention to his Bad Seeds stuff, but everything I have heard I have liked. Recommended?

I'm in the same boat. I have a co-worker who loves Nick Cave, so I'm also due to give it a listen.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by Frank Ryan

if you only your politics matched up with your musical tastes, your calling and election would be made sure

Funny - I was thinking the same thing about you.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

The Ramones formed about the same time, actually. Perhaps even a bit earlier, by a factor of months. However, Joey himself has said that their music was influenced by The Clash.

Whats not to love about either, frankly.

Agreed. Both are great.

I have to admit though, that my fan allegiance to Mick Jones really escalated with Big Audio Dynamite.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Agreed. Both are great.

I have to admit though, that my fan allegiance to Mick Jones really escalated with Big Audio Dynamite.

I have a sticker on my skateboard that says "Charlie Dont Surf!"

I think tomorrow is a Clash day for me at work. Sandanista, London Calling, Combat Rock.....i cant wait. Spanish Bombs, Guns of Brixton, wow...what a catalogue.