Ladbroke Grove: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

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Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

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0 posted 2002-12-31 03:03 PM

The Rattle of the snare
and the bass rolls in
Revolution backdrop
to the guitars ring
Breaking the silence
his voice rings loud
out from the speaker
and awash over crowd

and..

This is the sound, this is the Clash
rise from the rubble and London ash

Lead by the beat
Took the world by its hand
and lead them from the lies
of the promised land
From the council Estate's
at Ladbroke grove
from UK to the States
how they danced in droves

cause..

This is the sound, this is the Clash
through the lies a guitar slash.STOP

****An awful tribute to one of my favourite artists of all time, Joe Strummer of the Clash who just passed away at the age of 50. Not my best work and I can feel Joe looking over my shoulder calling me a wanker for being so sappy but I still thought I'd post it for any fans out there. Sung to a reggae beat.****

[This message has been edited by Aenimal (12-31-2002 04:11 PM).]

Tracey
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since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

1 posted 2002-12-31 04:25 PM

Yep, there's another fan here. An awesome band, and Joe will be greatly missed. He and the Clash had a great influence over modern music. I've seen them in concert...awesome. Sad to think I'll never see the full band again.

You can never win or lose
If you don't
Run the race

Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

2 posted 2002-12-31 07:07 PM

good tribute,
i have a question?
how come i cant see the connection between them and green day that my kid keeps telling me of?

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

3 posted 2003-01-01 03:18 AM

Ah thanks Tracey didn't think there were any around these parts! Another sad thing is that the Clash were said to be reuniting for one show at their induction to the rock and roll hall of fame. It would have been nice to see.

Thanks inked,
I think their connected in that they both follow a simple song structures infused with reggae,rock,ska as well as the obvious three chord punk. Both have lyrics full of social commentary. Of course the Clash was more politically oriented where Green Day is just the general voice of disgruntled youth. But in the end I guess they are or become the same thing. Green Day is the Clash's younger less eloquent sibling at 45rpm.

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

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the ass-end of space

4 posted 2003-01-01 03:19 AM

I don't know if anything I've said makes sense, my eyes are blurry and i've had enough excess for one night..

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

5 posted 2003-01-01 08:29 AM

yea, you make sense.......excess and all
youre like a walking encyclopedia ; howd you get so smart?

Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

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the ass-end of space

6 posted 2003-01-01 02:58 PM

inked I ate my wheaties

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

7 posted 2003-01-01 06:05 PM

Haha, I think you had some bright and sweet blueberries and bananas with those wheaties.
Enjoyed this tribute to a fine musician and lyricist.

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

8 posted 2003-01-01 11:38 PM

Thanks Kacy actually wheaties suck, i was a fruit loops, corn pops kinda guy. You hear that Kelloggs if you need a spokesperson...

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