MoMa from Hamburg tells us that Bravo Disco took place on the 21st September and was published in Bravo teen magazineon the 6th October 1977.
The 15 September's edition of Bravo magazine promoted "next week's Bravo Disco concert in Mainz with The Clash (!), Frank Zander, Elke Best and Rosetta Stone." Bravo Magazine: The Clash links
Bravo Magazine had introcuced The Clash in their edition of Bravo of 4 November 1976; "introducing new punk-rock band Clash."
And in Bravo's 6th October edition it states that the band had been uninvited from Musikladen TV show.
In an interview with Swiss No Fun magazine Joe Strummer talks about the concert and the appearance on Musikladen TV show.
Rosetta Stone were a Northern Irish pop rock band from Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, which included the ex-guitarist of the Bay City Rollers, Ian Mitchell. In early 1976, Mitchell left the Young City Stars to join the Bay City Rollers. Mitchell would return later that year as the group, now managed by Rollers manager Tam Paton, changed their name to Rosetta Stone.
Joe Strummer, "[Yes], I really didn't know whats going on. There were only 10 to 15 aged Bay City Roller Fans in the hall. There were guys at the show, we never have heard about them before - we were convulsed with laughter.
They played playback (mimed) only making their futzing moves - and the kids were already screaming. We did play some titles live - we were completely misplaced and fucked off. It was similar in this TV-Show "Musikladen" ?
Yes, we had to play playback. But we have never made that before and we will never do it. We are musicians not comedians. Then they left us waiting in a room for 2 hours, it was not something we can abide. Ok, we smashed a lamp and some cans were lieing around. Afterwards it was said we smashed the studio. But beside that we had a lot of fun in Germany?"
Only two weeks to go until the hottest show in September:
BRAVO DISCO LIVE
The BRAVO-DISCO is going back on tour - with more stars, hits and surprises than ever before. Two and a half hours of action and close-up live shows with the following stars are waiting for you:
For the first time live in Germany:Rosetta Stone with ex-Bay City Roller Ian Mitchell
And as an extra surprise: The first major action show by the hot punk rock group from England - The Clash live
Elke Best
Frank Zander
New! New! New! New! New! New! New! New!
In addition, the best amateur band from Mainz and the surrounding area will get the chance to take part - send group photos and cassette tapes with your music to: Sandro, BRAVO Editorial Office, Augustenstraße 10, 8000 Munich 2. Closing date: 14 September.
And here is where you can get your tickets - get them early:
Alzey, Obermarkt 2, Advisory Office of the LandesbausparkasseBingen, Kapuzinerstraße 24, Advisory Office of the LandesbausparkasseIngelheim, Bingerstraße 96, Advisory Office of the LandesbausparkasseMainz, Am Brand 14, Advisory Office of the LandesbausparkasseMainz, Flachsmarkt 19, Advisory Office of the LandesbausparkasseMainz, Schillerstraße 24, Advisory Office of the LandesbausparkasseMainz-Opfenheim, Mainzer Straße 12, Advisory Office of the LandesbausparkasseBad Kreuznach, Mühlenstraße 1, Advisory Office of the LandesbausparkasseBad Kreuznach, Mannheimer Straße 148, Advisory Office of the LandesbausparkasseWorms, Stephansgasse 3, Advisory Office of the Landesbausparkasse
Admission: DM 5 The disco starts at 8:00 pm
In 7 days the starting signal is given for the hottest tour of the year!BRAVO brings you every month a super show with the most up-to-date groups and top stars - at the sensational price of only 5 Deutsche Marks!
You only have one more week to get your ticket for this crazy BRAVO show with these stars:
CLASH are one of the most controversial punk formations, who have sparked heated debates in England with their aggressive songs. They were thrown out of a Bremen "music shop" because they refused to perform using playback - we're bringing them to you live!
ELKE BEST has, within one year, put many competitors on the German pop scene firmly in the shade. If you hear Elke's voice live, you'll know why.
FRANK ZANDER is among the most in-demand fun stars in Germany. All his records were hits - at the BRAVO-DISCO he presents his newest songs to you.
ROSETTA STONE with ex-Bay City Roller Ian Mitchell. The months-long guessing game about the new formation with Ian Mitchell is over. Rosetta Stone face the BRAVO-LIVE test to prove how strong they really are.
MORE HIGHLIGHTS
• Raffle of five building-savings contracts • Games in the foyer of the hall (mini-golf, crossbow shooting range) • The best shooters and players can win ABBA singles
Wherever they appear, they meet rejection. That was the case on TV, in music shops, and in clubs.
In the houses and schools, posters were torn down. On doors hung warning signs: “Danger! Locker opened!” At the entrances: “Warning! Entering at your own risk!” In cellars and halls, curtains were torn down, windows smashed, and naked light bulbs hung from the ceiling. That is how their rehearsal rooms looked.
In the beginning they were often thrown out. In Germany, a “music shop” in Bremen refused to let them play because they would not perform using playback. But they kept going.
Joe Strummer had already caused trouble before. As a street musician and singer he had played everywhere. Nicky Headon spent months sleeping rough. Paul Simonon lived from odd jobs. Mick Jones came from London, grew up there, and knew the streets.
They played an open-air festival and poured their anger into the crowd. Bottles flew, chairs broke, and guitars smashed. Someone was hit in the throat. Clash were declared enemies.
But they were not simply destructive. Their anger had a reason. They sang about unemployment, violence, boredom, and fear. They shouted what many felt but did not dare to say.
Night after night they stood on stage and pushed everything to the limit. Their songs were short, loud, and aggressive. Their look was deliberate: torn clothes, safety pins, boots.
They did not want to be stars. They wanted to be heard.
JOE STRUMMER
sings, plays guitar, and writes the songs.
Born 21 August 1952 in Ankara.
PAUL SIMONON
is the most reserved of the band.
The bass player was born 15 December 1955 in London.
NICKY HEADON
plays the drums.
Born 30 May 1957 in Bromley.
MICK JONES
is the guitarist and songwriter.
Born 26 June 1955 in London, grew up in Clapham.
Robin Tate - This mystery gig took place at the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz (near Frankfurt) in Germany yesterday on the 21st of September 1977. Below we have a live shot (photograph) taken at the gig & 3 Bravo magazine pages. All kindly shared by Martin Tiedemann. It’s not even listed in the Big Pink Clash book
BRAVO. "Cheering for Clash at the first punk rock show in Germany." BRAVO (German), no. 42, 6 Oct. 1977, pp. 38, 29.
Cheering for Clash at the first punk rock show in Germany
— Report on BRAVO Disco in Mainz, headlined by The Clash's first performance in Germany after being uninvited from Bremer Musikladen.
Die Endloesung 07-80 (Bremen) Fanzine
with a feature on `80 Clash (Konzertbericht 16.05.80 München)
Irre 02-82 (Rammstein) Fanzine
with a feature on `82Clash (Bericht)
Irre 06-82 Fanzine
with a feature on `82 The Clash Bootlegs (Bericht)
Pretty Vacant 01-78 Fanzine
`78 Clash (Bericht)
Report 01-82 (Braunschweig) Fanzine
with a feature on `82 The Clash (Bericht)
Rockmusik 06-80 Fanzine `80
Schmier 06-80 (Duesseldorf) Fanzine
with a feature on `80 Clash (Konzertbericht Philipshalle)
Scritti 09-82 Fanzine `82
Spex 03-84 (Koeln) Fanzine
with a feature on `84 The Clash
Spex 06-81 (Koeln) Fanzine
`with a feature on 81 The Clash (Konzertbericht, Interview Messehalle Hamburg)
Willkürakt 04-80 Fanzine `80
German Fanzine with tour dates...
Total Control Fanzine
Janie J. Jones , Ostrich No. 5 , October 1977, Pages 5-6, "Von einem der auszog die Clash zu sehen”, 374words
German Fanzine with tour dates...
This zine excerpt captures the raw energy of The Clash 's 1977 German tour. It describes a chaotic performance, a hated opening act, and the frantic excitement of following the band.
Janie J. Jones , Ostrich No. 5 , October 1977, Pages 5-6, "Von einem der auszog die Clash zu sehen”, 374words
German Fanzine with tour dates...
Left Column (Page 5)
(5) Exceptionally stupid opening act. They play some piece of shit called Every human must be alone sometimes and get whistled off the stage properly, and after 3 songs we’ve had enough and we kick them out. The singer is a stupid dog and pours beer on my head. Then finally the stage is reset. Rodent and his gang do what they can. When the curtain opens again, they are already standing on stage tuning the guitars.
London’s Burning...
Munich too. Police & Thieves , Remote Control , Simonon has Patti Smith pictures on his back. Baker howling, Janie Jones , 48 Hours , Protex Blue , Deny , I’m So Bored With The USA ... Mick thrashes his guitar as if it were a sow ready for slaughter... Strummer’s voice gives out during What’s My Name ... then silence. Joe says Sheets... laughing... silent sheets... or something like that... then 48 Hours again, then Complete Control , then encore White Riot , Hate & War , Career Opportunities , then gone. Gone, gone, gone. Me too, I’m wrecked, it was leg-en-dary.
So, people, now it’s really starting, now the boss is cooking—or better said, Jones’ Janie has left Xerox for 3 days and has returned with some good stuff.
Gogogogogogogo...
Right Column (Page 6)
(6) From one who set out to see The Clash:
Janie J. Jones in Hamburg & Frankfurt
An Ostrich Production.
Starring: Jones and his ego Joe Strummer • Mick Jones • Paul Simonon • Topper Headon • Rodent • Extras.
From October 4th–6th in fucking Germany - The Clash . Rumors 3 weeks beforehand, it was said they might come to Cologne , but nobody knew anything for sure. At the end of September, someone shoves a teeny-zine into my hand (no names) tour dates- Clash 4.10. Munich , 5.10. Frankfurt , 6.10. Hamburg . Shit. The greatest heroes of modern times are coming here—to where—the usual, see Ostrich No. 4 for comments. But in the week before, a totally stupid idea comes to me. How about,
Left Column (Page 5)
(5) Selten blöde Vorgruppe. Sie spielen irgend-einen Scheiss von Jeder Mensch muss mal alleine sein und werden nach Strich und Faden ausgepfiffen, und nach 3 Songs langts uns und wir schmeissen sie raus. Der Sänger ist ein blöder Hund und giesst mir Bier auf den Kopf. Dann wird endlich umgebaut. Rodent und seine Gang tun was sie können. Als der Vorhang wie der aufgeht stehen sie schon on stage und stimmen die Gitarren.
London’s Burning...
München auch. Police & Thieves , Remote Control , Simonon hat Patti Smith Bilder auf seinen Rücken. Baker geulert, Janie Jones , 48 Hours , Protex Blue , Deny , I’m So Bored With The USA ... Mick drischt in seine Gitarre als wäre sie eine schlachtreife Sau... Strummer’s Stimme geht bei What’s My Name kaputt... dann Ruhe. Joe sagt Laken... Lachen... Silent Laken... oder so... dann nochmal 48 Hours dann Complete Control dann Zugabe White Riot , Hate & War , Career Opportunities dann weg. Weg, weg. Ich auch, bin kaputt, war sa-gen-haft.
So, Leute, jetzt gehts richtig los, jetzt kocht der Chef oder besser gesagt, Jones’ Janie hat Xerox für 3 Tage verlassen und ist mit einigen guten Sachen zurückgekehrt.
Loslosloslosloslos...
Right Column (Page 6)
(6) Von einem der auszog die Clash zu sehen:
Janie J. Jones in Hamburg & Frankfurt
Eine Ostrich Produktion.
Starring: Jones und sein Ego Joe Strummer • Mick Jones • Paul Simonon • Topper Headon • Rodent • Statisten.
Vom 4.-6. Oktober in fucking Germany - The Clash . 3 Wochen vorher Gerüchte, es hiess, sie kämen vielleicht nach Köln , aber genaues wusste niemand. Ende September drückt mir einer ein Teeny-Blättchen in die Hand (keine Namen) Tourneedaten- Clash 4.10. München , 5.10. Frankfurt , 6.10. Hamburg . Scheisse. Da kommen die grössten Helden der Neuzeit her - wohin - das übliche, siehe Ostrich Nr. 4 wegen Kommentaren. Aber in der Woche davor kommt mir eine saublöde Idee. Wie wär’s,
Cycle Annie, ed. Total Control (German), no. 1, 1977, pp. 21 pages. Includes reports by Jamie J. Jones, Werner Müller, Roger, and others.
Total Control (German), no. 1, 1977
— The debut issue of German punk fanzine Total Control, produced in a run of just 100 copies, documents The Clash’s October 1977 tour of Germany alongside scattered scene notes and satire. Contributors include Jamie J. Jones, Werner Müller, Roger, and Cycle Annie.
— Published to coincide with the Clash’s German dates in in Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg (October 1977 tour).
— Describes chaotic shows, audience numbers varied: ca. 500 in Vienna, 70 in Frankfurt, larger crowds in Hamburg with pogoing, violence, and the presence of Teddy Boys.
— Joe Strummer dismissing fanzines, Mick Jones joking with fans, Paul Simonon wearing Patti Smith transfers, and Topper Headon anchoring the sets.
— The issue stresses its rarity (only 100 printed) and cult status in German punk history.
Mark Coggins , Photographic Archive Notes , 2024 (Ref: White Riot 77 ), tour itinerary details.
Photos
Photos from these few gigs taken tracing The Clash through their 1977 European White Riot Tour dates across Germany and Scandinavia .
Mark Coggins was kind enough to share these original photos (photographer unknown?). Due to due diligence, we managed to narrow down where these might have been taken... as part of their European White Riot 77 Tour , The Clash played... Gröna Lund in Stockholm , Sweden on the 14th of June; Munich , Germany on the 4th of October; then... Volksbildungsheim , Frankfurt on the 5th of October; then... Winterhuder Fährhaus in Hamburg on the 6th; then Dad’s , Malmö in Sweden on the 7th & Ronneby , Sweden on the 8th; and finally Club 700 , Örebro , Sweden on the 10th.
Brixton Academy 8 March 1984
ST. PAUL, MN - MAY 15
Other 1984 photos
Sacramento Oct 22 1982
Oct 13 1982 Shea
Oct 12 1982 Shea
San Francisco, Jun 22 1982
Hamburg, Germany May 12 1981
San Francisco, Mar 02 1980
Los Angeles, April 27 1980
Notre Dame Hall Jul 06 1979
New York Sep 20 1979
Southall Jul 14 1979
San Francisco, Feb 09 1979
San FranciscoFeb 08 1979
Berkeley, Feb 02 1979
Toronto, Feb 20 1979
RAR Apr 30 1978
Roxy Oct 25 1978
Rainbow May 9 1977
Us May 28 1983
Sep 11, 2013: THE CLASH (REUNION) - Paris France 2 IMAGES
Mar 16, 1984: THE CLASH - Out of Control UK Tour - Academy Brixton London 19 IMAGES
Jul 10, 1982: THE CLASH - Casbah Club UK Tour - Brixton Fair Deal London 16 IMAGES
1982: THE CLASH - Photosession in San Francisco CA USA 2 IMAGES
Jul 25, 1981: JOE STRUMMER - At an event at the Wimpy Bar Piccadilly Circus London 33 IMAGES
Jun 16, 1980: THE CLASH - Hammersmith Palais London 13 IMAGES
Feb 17, 1980: THE CLASH - Lyceum Ballroom London 8 IMAGES
Jul 06, 1979: THE CLASH - Notre Dame Hall London 54 IMAGES
Jan 03, 1979: THE CLASH - Lyceum Ballroom London 19 IMAGES
Dec 1978: THE CLASH - Lyceum Ballroom London 34 IMAGES
Jul 24, 1978: THE CLASH - Music Machine London 48 IMAGES Aug 05, 1977: THE CLASH - Mont-de-Marsan Punk Rock Festival France 33 IMAGES
1977: THE CLASH - London 18 IMAGES
Joe Strummer And there are two Joe Strummer sites, official and unnoffical here
Clash City Collectors - excellent
Facebook Page - for Clash Collectors to share unusual & interesting items like..Vinyl. Badges, Posters, etc anything by the Clash. Search Clash City Collectors & enter search in search box. Place, venue, etc
Clash on Parole- excellent Facebook page - The only page that matters Search Clash on Parole & enter search in the search box. Place, venue, etc
Clash City Snappers Anything to do with The Clash. Photos inspired by lyrics, song titles, music, artwork, members, attitude, rhetoric,haunts,locations etc, of the greatest and coolest rock 'n' roll band ever.Tributes to Joe especially wanted. Pictures of graffitti, murals, music collections, memorabilia all welcome. No limit to postings. Don't wait to be invited, just join and upload. Search Flickr / Clash City Snappers Search Flickr / 'The Clash'
Search Flickr / 'The Clash' ticket
I saw The Clash at Bonds - excellent Facebook page - The Clash played a series of 17 concerts at Bond's Casino in New York City in May and June of 1981 in support of their album Sandinista!. Due to their wide publicity, the concerts became an important moment in the history of the Clash. Search I Saw The Clash at Bonds & enter search in red box. Place, venue, etc
Loving the Clash Facebook page - The only Clash page that is totally dedicated to the last gang in town. Search Loving The Clash & enter search in the search box. Place, venue, etc
Blackmarketclash.co.uk Facebook page - Our very own Facebook page. Search Blackmarketclash.co.uk & enter search in red box. Place, venue, etc
Search all of Twitter Search Enter as below - Twitter All of these words eg Bonds and in this exact phrase, enter 'The Clash'
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