The punk rock politics of Joe Strummer: Radicalism, resistance and rebellion

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Synopsis
Joe Strummer was one of the twentieth century’s iconic rock’n’roll rebels. As frontperson, spokesperson and chief lyricist for The Clash, he played a major role in politicising a generation through some of the most powerful protest songs of the era, songs like ‘White Riot’, ‘English Civil War’ and ‘London Calling’. At the heart of this protest was the struggle for social justice and equality.The punk rock politics of Joe Strummer examines Strummer’s beliefs on a range of issues – including socialism, alienation, exploitation, multiculturalism and humanism - analysing their credibility, influence and impact, and asking where they came from and how they developed over time. Drawing on Strummer’s lyrics, various interviews and bootleg recordings, as well as interviews with those he inspired, The punk rock politics of Joe Strummer takes the reader on a journey through the political influences and motivations that defined one of the UK’s greatest punk icons.
Copyright:
2022

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
304 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781526148971
Related ISBNs:
9781526148988, 9781526148995
Publisher:
Manchester University Press
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Copyrighted By:
Gregor Gall
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs, Music, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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