Mick and Joe - No. 10, Upping St.

In 1987, Big Audio Dynamite (B.A.D.), led by former Clash guitarist Mick Jones, built on the momentum of their 1986 album No. 10, Upping St. With an innovative fusion of punk, reggae, hip-hop and dance, they toured extensively across the United States and Europe. Notably, B.A.D. supported U2 on select dates of the Joshua Tree tour—playing in Rome, Modena, and Rotterdam and documented in listings such as Concert Archives. Their dynamic live shows earned critical praise for genre-defying sound, highlighted in Los Angeles Times coverage.

That year, B.A.D. also released the single "V. Thirteen", co-written by Jones and Joe Strummer, backed with "Hollywood Boulevard." The track showcased their eclectic style and received positive reviews for its fresh approach to rock and dance crossover. With this output and relentless touring, B.A.D. cemented their reputation as genre-blending pioneers, laying the groundwork for their next release, Tighten Up Vol. 88, in 1988.

Page 10 EXETER LEADER, Thursday 19 February 1987

HEAR THIS

BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE V. Thirteen (Bad).

THIS track is taken from their recent 'Number Ten, Upping Street' album.

Joe Strummer has written some good songs, especial-ly when he was with 'The Clash', but this single is bor-ing, with a capital B.

It is repetitious and cer-tainly is not the type of song which lasts in your memory. I'll be surprised if it is a hit.

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STAFFORDSHIRE SENTINEL, Friday 20 February 1987

SOUNDS CHECK

Big Audio Dynamite, who explode on to the stage of the Victoria Hall, Hanley, tonight.

It's the first date of an 11-gig British tour, before the band fly out for a six-week stint in the States.

The genius of scientist Albert Einstein brought the group chart success with "E = MC." and "The Bottom Line" and "Medicine Show" kept them there.

Frontman and ex-Clash guitarist Mick Jones will be in good company or the tour. Among the support acts are the Chiefs of Relief, featuring his old contemporary from the punk explosion, former Sex Pistols drummer Steve Jones.

Also on the bill are Sypho, Bionic and Roddy Rock, and The Pocket Rockets.

The new B.A.D. album, "No. 10 Upping Street" was produced by Jones and his old Clash mate Joe Strummer.

B.A.D. are: Jones, on vocals and guitar; Don Letts, vocals; Greg Roberts, drums; Leo Williams, bass; Dan Donovan, keyboards.

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The Reporter and Entertainer, "Music's Album of the Year: 10 Upping Street", 7 January 1987, p.6

Music's Album of the Year: 10 Upping Street

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