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Section 1: the clash on the road 1975-1986
Section 2: the solo years 1987-2002
Section 3: feature retrospectives 2002-2025

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Section 5: obituries to Joe

The Clash on the road 1975-1986



NME, 21 Feb. 1976, pages 2 Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 “We’re into chaos” Sex Pistols first gig — Neil Spencer in New Musical Express, reports back on the debut of the Sex Pistols at the Marquee Club, Soho, February 1976. — the Sex Pistols’ notorious first public gig, marked by chair-throwing, confrontational antics from Johnny Rotten, and scantily clad dancers. English \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition CONCERT PAGES 2 REPORT	Zigzag, no. 58, Mar. 1976 - 3 pages Sandy Pearlman: A wizard, a true star Interview — Interview by Paul Kendall in Zigzag #58 (March 1976) with producer, manager, and writer Sandy Pearlman. — A candid interview, Pearlman reflects on his production work with Pavlov’s Dog, The Dictators, and especially Blue Öyster Cult, for whom he wrote many early lyrics. — Discusses record deals, turning down bands like Aerosmith and The Tubes, and the challenges of making groups sound better than their limits. Pearlman reveals the surreal origins of the Blue Öyster Cult name—an anagram of “Cully Stout Beer” created in drunken wordplay with Richard Meltzer. — Explores the cultural positioning of BÖC as “French intellectual rebels,” compares Bruce Springsteen’s universality with Slade’s parochialism, and explains his philosophy of records as “bigger than life.” INTERVIEW PAGES 3 English \| PDF	SOUNDS, 17 July. 1976, pages 2 “PUNK! – WANTED ****

Sounds, 21 Aug. 1976 – 1 pages Watch out Pistols, Clash are coming The first band to come along who’ll really frighten the Sex Pistols — Famous ecstatic, visceral breakthrough article on The Clash by Giovanni Dadomo for Sounds, 21 August 1976. — A first-look review of The Clash's debut private performance at a rehearsal room in Chalk Farm, London, describes the band's explosive 40-minute set as being "hit by a runaway fire engine" with "gut-curdling power", the band's striking visual aesthetic: cropped hair, paint-spattered clothing, and a look that combines mod flash with punk menace. — Joe Strummer's transition from the 101'ers and declares the band "the first to really frighten the Sex Pistols." Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2 PAGES 1 CONCERT	Sniffin’ Glue, #3, 28 Sept. 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #3 & #3.5 To follow [See page 105] – Review of the 100 Club Punk Festival PAGES 4 CONCERT	NME, 11 Sept. 1976, 2 pages Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 Aggro chic 'Screen on the Green' review — Charles Shaar Murray in New Musical Express, reports on the rise of punk and the notorious Screen On The Green concert in Islington, featuring Buzzcocks, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols (Aug. 29, 1976). (Original article available) — CSM captures the raw impact of the Sex Pistols at a chaotic London cinema gig, contrasting their taut, violent energy with the amateur theatrics of the night’s other acts. The Clash are infamously dismissed as 'garageland' punks, while the Buzzcocks are noted as openers. The authentic music of “nasty kids,” unvarnished and inescapable. — Johnny Rotten dominates with snarling abuse and fractured teeth, backed by ferocious renditions of “I’m Pretty Vacant”, “I’m A Lazy Sod”, “Substitute” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone.” CONCERT PAGES 2 REPORT Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition

Sniffin’ Glue, #4, 28 Sept. 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #4 To follow [See page 105] – Clash interview PAGES 4 CONCERT	Melody Maker, 2 October 1976, 2 pages Parade Of The Punks Text only. Scans wanted ** – An extensive archive page documenting The Clash's performance at the seminal 100 Club Punk Festival in London on September 20, 1976, supporting the Sex Pistols. — First-hand account from roadie 'The Baker' detailing the chaotic backstage environment and performances by The Clash, Subway Sect, and the impromptu Flowers of Romance. — Details on the live debut of White Riot** and an 11-song set from The Clash. Read the article \| PDF PAGES 2 CONCERT	Lots more from 1976 & 1977 ... Smaller articles 1974-1977: (1) the 101ers and pre-Clash ('74–'76) here ; (2) The Clash's early gigs (July '76–Nov '76) here ; (3) Anarchy Tour (Dec '76) here (4) pre White Riot (Jan–March '77) here (5) French Mini Tour (April '77) (6) White Riot Tour (May '77) here (7) UK & European Dates (Summer '77) here (8) Out of Control Tour (Oct '77–Dec '77) here

Sounds, 2 October 1976 – 1 page High Dummy Count Flunks Punks The Sex Pistols, The Clash et al: Punk Rock Festival, 100 Club, London – A first-hand report on the 100 Club Punk Festival's violence and chaos, where fights overshadowed the music. Giovanni Dadomo reflects on the unintended consequences of punk’s flirtation with anarchy. Read the article PAGES 1 CONCERT	SOUNDS, 9 October 1976 - 7 pages Welcome To The Rock Special #1 In Love With The Modern World – (Sid Vicious) "I don't understand why people think it's so difficult to learn to play the guitar. I found it incredibly easy. You just pick a chord ... " – Profile and scene report featuring The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, Buzzcocks, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Eddie & The Hot Rods, Subway Sect, Eater, and The Vibrators. © 1976.Redefining Punk Rock – Jonh Ingham challenges the label "punk rock" and highlights the rise of a new, working-class music movement, the Birth of a Scene at the 100 Club, Kings Road, Punk Fanzines and how Mark P. and Steve Mick captured punk’s spirit. The Sex Pistols' rise, their confrontations with the music industry, and their uncompromising ethos, The Clash: Moving into the Future with a profiles of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and crew as they define political punk and DIY aesthetics, Ingham reflects on punk’s explosive growth and unpredictable future. Read the article pdf2 \| pdf3 \| or Rocks Back Pages

New Musical Express, 2 Oct. 1976, 4 pages. Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 The kids are hungry Beginnings of Punk — Story and Author: Feature by Tony Parsons in New Musical Express, capturing the surge of high-energy youth rock in Britain during 1976. — Reports on eaerly punk. Sex Pistols and Eddie & The Hot Rods as the sharpest challenge yet to the bloated rock establishment. Comparisons with American garage roots (Ramones, Television, New York Dolls), — Parsons argues that the UK’s new street bands—Clash, Damned, Wharf Rats—owe more to hunger than polish. Punk is cast as a genuine “kids’ rock” born of Essex overspill suburbs and London clubs, tracing its lineage from Dr. Feelgood’s pub circuit. Warnings abound that youth is fleeting, but the ferocity of Anarchy in the UK and club punch-ups signal that 1977 could topple the complacent old guard. — Sex Pistols at Notre Dame Hall, Leicester Place, London (15 Nov. 1976); regular Hot Rods gigs at Wardour Street venues; pub-rock trailblazing by Dr. Feelgood in London clubs. Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition PAGES 2 REPORT	NME 6 Nov. 1976, 4 pages. Reprinted"The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 “EMI freaked” Punk start up record labels — Roy Carr in New Musical Express, spotlighting the rise of independent labels Stiff Records and Chiswick as they disrupted the UK music industry. — Carr compares the £400 shoestring founding of Stiff with Berry Gordy’s Motown, showing how Jake Riviera and Dave Robinson bypassed contracts, lawyers, and majors to get fresh talent like Nick Lowe, Roogalator, and The Damned pressed and into shops within weeks. Their hit single “New Rose” made history as the first UK punk release. — Meanwhile, Ted Carroll’s Chiswick Records emerges from his Rock On shops, reissuing rarities like “Brand New Cadillac” and releasing new bands such as The Gorillas. Both labels champion credibility, fair royalties, and speed over corporate polish, shaking the complacency of the majors. Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition PAGES 4 REPORT	Melody Maker, 13 November 1976 – 2 pages New Faces: Clash and The Damned — Caroline Coon profiles "New Faces: Clash and The Damned." The Clash's politically charged anthems like "White Riot" and their members' tough backgrounds, contrasting them with The Damned's more horror-influenced, high-energy aesthetic and their rebuttal of media-fuelled violence accusations. — The Clash performance at London's ICA, The 100 Club's London Punk Rock Festival — The First European Punk Rock Festival in France (Clash played in '77) CONCERTS REPORT PAGES 2 Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Sounds, 9 November 1976 – 1 page Roogalator/The Clash: Fulham Town Hall, London Summary only... - full article wanted **** – ... [Extract] ...THIS ONE takes place in Fulham Town Hall and a glance tells you whoever designed this place had his sights firmly set on Cummerbund City. The kind of hall, in other words, where people collect municipal awards with maybe the occasional local bus depot's Christmas dance thrown in as a veritable Everest of excitement. Which is to say the architect had acoustics way, way down on his list of priorities.... PAGES 1 CONCERT	Melody Maker, 27 November 1976 – 7 pages Punk Power: Six Page Melody Maker guide — Caroline Coon documents the explosive rise of the UK punk scene in 1976, centering on the Sex Pistols' growing cult following and the movement's rejection of indulgent, wealthy rock stars in favour of raw, honest music that reflects a tough economic reality. — 100 Club Punk Rock Festival (21-22 September 1976, Main Article: ) — Sex Pistols residencies and gigs at the Marquee, Nashville, Dingwall's, and the Roundhouse CONCERTS PAGES 7 PUNK BEGINNERS GUIDE SEX PISTOLS / PUNK BANDS English.html \| PDF	48 Thrills #1, 1977 – 2 pages Clash at The Lacy Lady — Review of a Clash concert at The Lacy Lady in Ilford on November 11th, plus Subway Sect, Joe Strummer— is quoted yelling his disdain for the disco environment mid-set. CONCERT PAGES 1 English.html \| PDF

Melody Maker, November 1976 Joe Strummer: "I shudder to think what would have happened if I hadn't gone to boarding school" – This early interview profiles Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Terry Chimes of The Clash at the height of their emergence from London’s punk underground. Conducted at the band’s cold rehearsal space. – Strummer reflects on his strict upbringing and how it shaped his resilience, Paul and Mick discuss broken homes, criticize the failures of the hippie movement — Joe’s time in boarding school to Mick’s fractured home life and Paul’s years hustling at Portobello Market are used to explain their urgency and commitment. – Gigs, fashion, violence, social policy, and their creative ethic, it captures The Clash at their most raw and idealistic, poised to reshape British music and culture. – The ICA Incident and The Clash’s Anti-Violence Stance, band condemns violence at gigs, emphasizing creative outlets over aggression. PAGES 1 REPORT Read the article	BRAVO, no. 45, 4 Nov 1976 – 2 pages PUNK CLASH This was issue no. 45 of BRAVO magazine in 1976, published weekly. The article appeared as a two-page photo spread on pages 68–69 and features The Clash early in their career, notably presenting Mick Jones as the apparent frontman — a common early misconception before Joe Strummer's public profile rose. The band Clash from that new-fangled punk-rock on a spread in Bravo of 4 November 1976. Bravo obviously thought Mick Jones, not Joe Strummer, was the frontman 761104-clash PAGES 2 REPORT Read the article PDF	New York Rocker Volume.1 n5, December 1976 New York KRIS NEEDS: London The Clash Wanted **** low resolution screenshots only

Sniffin’ Glue, #5, XMAS 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #5 To follow [See page 105] – London'd Burning with Groups PAGES 4 CONCERT	(1) “Say something outrageous...” New Musical Express, 11 Dec. 1976 (2) “The start of a wave.” Melody Maker, 6 Nov. 1976. (3) “Rubbish.” Melody Maker, 20 Nov. 1976. Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 “Say something outrageous...” Sex Pistols on ITV's Grundy show — Three features from Melody Maker (6 Nov., 20 Nov. 1976) and New Musical Express (11 Dec. 1976). — Main story reproduces the notorious Thames TV Today interview of Dec. 1, 1976, where Bill Grundy provoked the Sex Pistols that shocked Britain and brought punk into national focus. — The accompanying Melody Maker reports detail the band’s first major UK tour plans, including a prospective joint package with the Ramones, Talking Heads, and Chris Spedding, and the chaotic collapse and relaunch with The Damned, The Clash, and Heartbreakers. EMI’s Nick Mobbs hails the Pistols as the vanguard of a youth wave. — Planned London showcase for Anarchy in the UK (Nov. 1976); 20-date UK tour (Nov.–Dec. 1976) including Hammersmith Palais, Roxy Theatre Harlesden (Boxing Day), and provincial halls in Norwich, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Sheffield, and more. Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition CONCERTS PAGES 4 TOUR REPORT	Rock Star Mag, 11 December 1976 – Cover Sex Punks Sue Clash, "Student Chain Gang threatened our fans" claim ROXY VENUE DROPS XMAS PISTOLS SHOW – Front page only – Clash accused, Pistols dropped from Roxy Club Read the article PAGES 1 CONCERTS

NME, 11 December 1976 – 1 page Eighteen Flight Rock ... AND THE SOUND OF THE WESTWAY – Interview with The Clash by Miles, published in NME on 11 December 1976. – Conducted in the band's rehearsal space near the Roundhouse — The Clash as an emerging punk group with a strong anti-racist, anti-fascist, and anti-violence ethos. PAGES 1 REPORT Read the article PDF	NME, 11 December 1976 – XX pages 100 Seconds than punk rocked Fleet Street WANTED**** PAGES ?	SOUNDS, 11 December 1976 – XX pages Pistols Tour in Chaos WANTED**** PAGES ?

Melody Maker, 11 Dec. 1976, 4 pages. Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 We feel like prisoners” Punk storm grows Anarchy Tour — Report by Caroline Coon in Melody Maker, chronicling the fallout from the Sex Pistols’ TV notoriety and the collapse of the Anarchy in the UK tour. — Following the explosive Thames TV appearance, councillors, halls, and broadcasters banned the Pistols adn the other punk bands. Only six of 19 tour dates survived — The Damned ousted after siding against McLaren. Councils in Derby, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield, and Glasgow intervened, citing threats to order. Retailers reported sell-outs of “Anarchy in the UK” despite strikes at EMI’s Hayes plant. — Alex Harvey, Eric Burdon, Roger Daltrey, and Phil Collins weighed in, variously condemning hypocrisy or questioning talent. The Pistols insisted censorship had made them “prisoners,” while EMI directors considered future releases carefully. — Cancelled dates in Derby King’s Hall, Glasgow Apollo, Norwich University, Cardiff Top Rank, Bournemouth Village Bowl; surviving shows at Leeds Polytechnic, Manchester, Dundee, Plymouth, Liverpool Eric’s, Roxy Theatre London (later cancelled), and others rescheduled. Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition CONCERTS PAGES 4 TOUR REPORT	Melody Maker, Oct.–Dec. 1976, page 1 Reprinted 'HIstory of Rock 19876' from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 Letters – Punk! — A selection of readers’ letters published in Melody Maker (Oct.–Dec. 1976), reflecting public reaction to punk, record labels, and vinyl quality. — The correspondence captures the divisive impact of punk rock at the close of 1976. Bill Dyke mocks the Sex Pistols, finding them laughable; Chris Whitaker predicts punks will soon become establishment; while Geoff Graham argues their honesty is more vital than technical skill. — A young Steven Morrissey of Stretford derides the Pistols as mere fashion. — Elsewhere, George P. Cole praises Chrysalis Records for quick service on Robin Trower, and Graham Green laments falling vinyl pressing standards despite rising prices. Together, these letters reveal a readership split between contempt, cautious admiration, and consumer frustration during punk’s rise. Read the letters \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition LETTERS PAGES 1 STEPHEN MORRISSEY HISTORY OF ROCK 1976 PUNK ONLY 38	Sniffin’ Glue, #5, XMAS 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #5 To follow [See page 105] – London'd Burning with Groups PAGES 4 CONCERT

Sounds, 1 January 1977 – 2 pages We Can Pick 'Em in '77 Breakthrough act of '77? — SOUNDS journalists predict 1977's breakthrough acts, spotlighting The Clash as "the most exciting and original of the post-Pistols new wavers" with their "strong hooks and sartorial innovations" — Features Giovanni Dadomo's prescient Clash analysis warning of their "dole queue rock" dilemma as they negotiate a major label deal, predicting their music could become "some of the finest recorded rock of the decade" — Includes 30+ artist profiles ranging from reggae act Aswad ("a hydraulic power drill" of rhythm) to proto-punks The Saints ("outstripping the Ramones at their own game") and jazz innovator Jaco Pastorius ("pushing music to new limits") PAGES 1 SHORT BIOG Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	48 Thrills, #2, 1977 – 2 pages Clash at the Roxy club — Review of The Clash's explosive two-set performance at the Roxy club on January 1st, 1977, — declares The Clash, not the Sex Pistols, as the most important and committed band on the scene CONCERT PAGES 1 Read the fanzine PDF \| PDF2	UNCUT from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 The History of Rock 1977 All punk pages Clash links below — First offering for the Clash first album reviewed, page 68 — Letters Joe Strummer writes a letter to Melody Maker (23 April 1977) nixing John Cale for bogus Roundhouse posters, page 91 — FEATURE: In Belfast, the Clash, "Desolation and chaos", October 1977, 6 pages, page 118 — FEATURE: NME April 2nd: "We ain't l ashamed to fight" The Clash, 6 pages, page 44 CONCERTS PAGES 69 LETTERS REPORT RECORD REVIEW Online Editon (full) \| PDF (punk only)

NME 16 January – 6 pages The more madder the better — Interview/scene report from Amsterdam’s Paradiso as the Sex Pistols navigate post-EMI turbulence and media frenzy on their first foray into Europe with on-the-record exchanges with Paul Cook and Glen Matlock; author not stated in the file. — Contract dispute with EMI, and the “household name” effect after Bill Grundy. Read the article \| PDF PAGES 1 SEX PISTOLS POST GRUNDY TROUBLES Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	MM / NME 22 January - 1 pages We shall have to leave Britain — Report on the Sex Pistols splitting from EMI, statement by Leslie Hill (EMI), ongoing claims/counter-claims with Malcolm McLaren, potential new labels (Chrysalis, CBS), Polydor out. PAGES 1 SEX PISTOLS POST GRUNDY TROUBLES Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Rock Star, 2 Feb 1977 – 1 pages CLASH sign — THE CLASH have this week signed to CBS in a deal claimed by some to be worth six figures to the hand. It was widely expected that the hand were ready to sign with Polydor who were said have offered deal for Europe with complete artistic and packaging Freedom PAGES 1 SNIPPET COVER ONLY Enlarge cover (No internal content) Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Sniffin’ Glue, #7, Feb. 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #7 To follow [See page 105] – Don Letts interview – Clash to play 3 nights at the Roxy at the end of February – Sign to CBS PAGES 4 CONCERT	Trouser Press No18 Feb 1977 – 6 pages The British New Wave or Will there always be an England? This Trouser Press feature from February/March 1977 documents the rise of the British New Wave. It describes the transition from Pub Rock to Punk, citing high unemployment and economic instability as cultural catalysts. The article details: Sex Pistols: Covers their EMI contract, the Bill Grundy television incident, and the single "Anarchy in the UK". The Damned: Discusses the band's formation, the single "New Rose", and their performance at the 100 Club. Eddie and the Hot Rods: Traces their origins in the London pub circuit and the release of the album Teenage Depression. The Clash: Notes their early live performances and songs like "White Riot" and "1977". The Vibrators and Generation X: Provides brief histories of their formation and early singles. Scene Dynamics: Defines the Pogo dance, DIY fashion, and the role of fanzines like Sniffin' Glue. The feature concludes with a discography of recent British punk releases from labels such as EMI, Stiff, Island, and RAK. PAGES 6 Review Read the article \| Read the PDF

	MoreOn fanzine, #3, 1977 – 3 pages The Clash: Interview — Sarah Shosub for MoreOn fanzine, issue no. 3, early 1977 interview Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon discussing their recent signing with CBS Records. — The band defends the deal, with Strummer calling the label "a tool" and Jones recounting how they handed CBS a self-produced single to avoid outside interference, they quote a CBS executive's phrase "commercial limitation on radical behaviour" with sarcastic amusement. — References a problematic gig at the Roxy Club, Covent Garden on 1 January 1977 where the sound was "really shitty." — Discusses their ongoing search for a permanent drummer, mentioning Terry Chimes recorded four songs with them but wasn't a full member. PAGES 3 CONCERT INTERVIEW Read the interview \| PDF	Sniffin’ Glue, #8, March 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #8 To follow [See page 105] – White Riot single review – Harseden Col review PAGES 4 CONCERT

NME, 19 March 1977 - 1 page London's Burning (out?) — Nick Kent documents the chaotic punk scene in London, embedding himself at a Colosseum gig featuring The Clash, Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, and The Slits — Satirizes Malcolm McLaren's mock manifesto, mocks Subway Sect's "planned obsolescence" musicianship and Buzzcocks' northern affectations, while noting the crowd's pogoing chaos — Describes The Clash's evolution from DIY aesthetic to polished CBS-signed act, praising their anthems London's Burning and White Riot despite commercial concessions — Contrasts Joe Strummer's principled rebellion with Johnny Rotten's "childish nihilism," drawing parallels to Eddie Cochran and The Who — Includes a telegram from McLaren about Glen Matlock's Sex Pistols ousting and Sid Vicious' assault on Kent — Photos of The Clash in militaristic stage gear and crowd violence at the Harlesden venue PAGES 1 CLASH v PISTOLS CONCERT Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	48 Thrills, #3, 1977 – 2 pages The Clash – White Riot / 1977 — Ecstatic review of The Clash's debut single on CBS, featuring White Riot and 1977, — Praises the drumming of Terry Chimes, analyzes the lyrics of White Riot — Compares the B-side, 1977, to a Kinks riff and describes its middle section as sounding like "sten guns on black vinyl", 'the single worth the long wait' and builds anticipation for the forthcoming album English.html \| PDF PAGES 1 RECORD REVIEW	Trash, Issue 1, 1977 # pages TRASH #1 WANTED ** — The Clash content: early articles/features on The Clash (alongside The Damned**). Source describes the issue as “a top read,” noting its unusual shiny paper stock. PDF \| HTML

Melody Maker, 23 April 1977 – 4 pages Clash tilt for the Top — Clash tilt for the top: The Clash headline a show at London's Rainbow Theatre on May 9, supported by The Jam, Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, and The Prefects. Their 27-date UK tour includes stops in Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Brighton. — Clash personality: Joe Strummer discusses The Clash's CBS deal, punk's lack of radio support, and his disdain for venues like the Roxy. He reflects on his upbringing, his brother's suicide, and the band's political stance, dismissing rock's power to effect change but affirming his commitment to personal freedom. — The Clash's UK tour (27 dates), Rainbow Theatre show (May 9), and mentions of The Jam, Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, The Prefects, and The Slits as support acts. CONCERT PAGES 4 WHITE RIOT TOUR INTERVIEW STORY Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	NME, 2 April 1977 – 3 pages The Clash: Thinking Man's Yobs Stens Guns in Knightsbridge — Raw, unfiltered profile of The Clash during their explosive early days, penned by Tony Parsons with photos by Chalkie Davies. — Joe Strummer’s defiant leadership, Mick Jones’ emotional intensity, and Paul Simonon’s charm. Highlights their DIY ethos, from self-made battle fatigues to rehearsals in a rat-infested British Rail warehouse. — Clashes with Teds, students, and authorities during the aborted Anarchy Tour, their CBS signing, studio battles, and ambition to transform Rehearsal Rehearsals into a rebel hub. Declares 1977 as their year. CONCERTS PAGES 3 ANARCHY TOUR STORY Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3 \| Photo \| alt text Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Record Mirror, 9 April 1977 – 2 pages The Storm is Coming — The Clash's breakthrough moment as White Riot jumps 60 chart places and their debut album gains momentum, violent backlash against the band, including bricks thrown through windows by those who "can't identify with what we play", Strummer's manifesto declares war on media: "They want to stamp us out...we want to persecute them off the earth", 3-week album recording contrasted with with ELP's 2-year process, mocking progressive rock excess — Joe Strummer delivers apocalyptic visions of impending government control: "I see army conscription returning, identity cards, numbers", Mick Jones discusses the band's working-class roots and rejection of "love-song syndrome" rock, citing Phil Ochs as political inspiration CONCERT PAGES 2 RECORD REVIEW INTERVIEW Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3

Sounds, 9 April 1977 – 1 pages If you don't like The Clash, you don't like rock 'n' roll Album review — Pete Silverton's definitive five-star review of The Clash's debut album declares it "the standard to which any band of the seventies will have to aspire" — Praises Strummer's lyrical genius in channeling working-class angst despite his middle-class background, particularly in London's Burning and Career Opportunities — Highlights Police and Thieves as "the best white reggae ever" while critiquing producer Mickey Foote's occasional missteps like the phasing on Cheat — Contrasts The Clash's substance with The Damned, arguing their lyrics are "irrelevant trifles" compared to Clash's socially charged anthems — Declares the album both "the best white dance record of the seventies" and a cultural landmark that "will change people's perceptions" — Features Ray Stevenson's iconic cover photo of the band in their spray-painted attire PAGES 1 RECORD REVIEW Read the article \| PDF \| PDF2 \| JPG \| JPG \| JPG	1977 04 02 Melody Maker – 6 pages The Clash: We ain’t ashamed to fight — Profile of The Clash around the Westway as they prepare for the White Riot Tour with extensive quotes from Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon on their confrontational ethos, fights with Teds, and their search for a new drummer, with Strummer declaring, "It's not for them if they can't understand it." — Discusses their influences, the recording of their debut album for CBS, and songs like "White Riot", "1977", and "Career Opportunities". — Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park on 9 May 1977 as part of the tour. PAGES 6 TOUR PREVIEW INTERVIEW Read the article \| PDF	1977 04 16 NME Jordan interview - Sex Pistols # pages A meeting with Jordan, punk face and close friend of Johnny Rotten — Profile of Jordan (Pamela) of Seditionaries (Swastika armband infamy), her fashion-led persona, ties to the Sex Pistols, and media attention during a U.S. trip. SEX PISTOLS PAGES 1 Read the article \| PDF

Melody Maker 23 Jan 1977 – 1 pages Readers’ letters — Strummer explains / The Clash write, right? — Joe Strummer addresses fans over erroneous Roundhouse posters/ads and clarifies that The Clash were never booked for the Easter shows. (non-appearance ay John Cale gig) LETTER PAGES 1 COBCERT Read the article \| PDF	Zig-Zag #71, April 1977 – 3 pages Konkrete Klockwork — Kris Needs delivers a landmark profile of The Clash . — Declares The Clash the most exciting group of the new wave, more important than Eddie & The Hot Rods or The Damned. — First gig recalled: Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, Leighton Buzzard, with an explosive White Riot. — Profiles members Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and drummer Terry Chimes; notes rehearsal base in Camden Town under manager Bernard Rhodes. — Song inspirations: Notting Hill Riots (White Riot), vice queen Janie Jones (Janie Jones), London’s Burning on the Westway, dystopian 1977. — History covered from London S.S. through The Heartdrops, to Joe quitting the 101ers. — Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre (first out-of-London gig 9 October 1976); 100 Club Punk Festival (20 Sept 1976); Screen on the Green (29 Aug 1976); ICA gigs (2nd and 23rd Oct 1976); RCA (5 Nov 1976); Roxy (1 Jan 1977); Anarchy Tour with Sex Pistols, Damned, Heartbreakers (Dec 1976); Harlesden Colosseum (11 Mar 1977). — On the “Anarchy” tour: cancelled dates after the Sex Pistols–Bill Grundy scandal, leaving the band frustrated but politically hardened. — Focus on the Harlesden Colosseum gig (March 1977): The Slits debut, Subway Sect revival, new-look Buzzcocks, capped by a ferocious Clash set. — Recording insights: sessions with Guy Stevens, later replaced by Micky Foote. Songs include White Riot, 1977, Garage Land, and radical reggae cover Police & Thieves. — Notes the CBS contract, six-figure deal, and accusations of “selling out,” countered by insistence on artistic control. — Concludes that the debut LP will be “the most exciting album in years” and an all-time classic. CONCERTS PAGES 3 EARLY GIGS ANARCHY TOUR Read the article PDF6 \| PDF1 \| PDF2 \| ALT-TEXT3 \| PDF4 \| Photos 5a, 5b \|	Sniffin’ Glue, #9, April 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #9 To follow [See page 105] – Clash ST review – Clash Ad PAGES 4 CONCERT

Melody Maker 16th April 1977 "The Clash CBS", New Musical Express 21st May 1977 "An unspecified figure", New Musical Express \|28th May 1977 God Save The Queen 3 pages The Clash: The Clash CBS — Review of The Clash’s debut album also Sex Pistols God Save The Queen single PAGES 3 RECORD REVIEW Read the article \| PDF	MELODY MAKER, 30th April 1977 Who's a punk Poor quality - WANTED **** — Inside article on Punk unreadable Read the article \| PDF	Punk Fanzine CLICHE #1 1977 WANTED**** unreadable — Featuring: Live gig review of The Clash at the Rainbow May 9th 1977 + singles reviews. Read the article \| PDF

Album Tracking, May 1977 – 2 pages Album tracking May 1977 - The Clash feature — Mike Flood Page profiles The Clash at their explosive 1977 peak, capturing punk's generational revolt against rock establishment complacency, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon detail their confrontational ethos: "We're dealing with oppression" through raw tracks like "1977" and "White Riot", Jones declares "we're a trashy white rock band" — Reveals chaotic recording of debut album after rejecting CBS producer who demanded proper pronunciation, eventually self-producing with Mickie Foote, Notting Hill Carnival riot inspiration for "White Riot" — Punk's "amphetamine-fast" energy with Fleetwood Mac and Eagles' polished sound, The Clash as 'heirs' to Eddie Cochran and The Who, predicts punk's brief lifespan ("maybe just two years") while asserting its necessity to revitalize stagnant rock scene — Visual aesthetic: army fatigues, paint-splattered shoes, and "a brick through the window" attitude PAGES 2 RECORD REVIEW STORY Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	48 Thrills, #4, 1977 – 7 pages The Clash (CBS) & Guildford Civic Hall & Capital Radio 7" — Extensive review of The Clash's self-titled debut album, entering the charts at number 12, an 'essential record' that will show up inferior punk and new wave cash-ins — Notes flaws like the low mixing of Joe Strummer's rhythm guitar but praises the songs' strength — Includes a live review from the White Riot Tour stop at Guildford Civic Hall on 1st May 1977 — Includes review of NME free 7" single, Capital Radio — History of 48 Thrills CONCERT PAGES 7 RECORD REVIEW Read the article \| PDF3	NME, 21 May 1977 – 2 pages Is this what we ordered? – Neil Spencer critiques The Clash's Rainbow Theatre gig (9th May, 1977, White Riot Tour), questioning the New Wave movement's authenticity, Criticises punk's anti-intellectualism while acknowledging its energy and protest ethos against 1970s British stagnationc – Compares punk's pogo dancing unfavorably to reggae's fluid movements, while praising The Clash's cover of Junior Murvin's Police And Thieves - Historical precedents for concert violence from Alex Harvey, Bay City Rollers, and 1950s teddy boys CONCERT PAGES 2 STORY Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Record Mirror, 7 May 1977 – 1 page C'est la Guerre — Barry Cain reports on The Clash's explosive Paris performance at Palais de Glace during their 1977 European tour — Strummer mocking French punks as "hippies", new drummer Nicky Headon, chaotic post-gig jam with Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies covering Gloria and White Riot in a dingy disco, Cain predicting "The Clash will be unbelievable" on upcoming dates CONCERT PAGES 1 Read the article PDF1 PDF2 \| PDF3 \| PDF4	Rock Scene, no. May 1977 - 4 pages Sex Pistols! Clash! U.K. Rock! — Photo story with most photos coming from the Electric Circus, Manchester 9th December 1976 featuring the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, and New York’s Heartbreakers. CONCERTS PAGES 4 Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Sounds, 14 May 1977 – 3 pages The Front Line: On the Road with The Clash — Giovanni Dadomo's tour diary captures The Clash's explosive 1977 Scotland shows, from Aberdeen Students Union to Edinburgh Playhouse, where even guitar malfunctions couldn't derail their incendiary performances — Reveals backstage tensions with Joe Strummer threatening violence over press leaks, while Mick Jones plays through a septic finger injury during Career Opportunities — Documents the band's transformative cover of Toots Hibbert's Pressure Drop and Strummer's guitar-smashing rage during Police and Thieves — Annette Weatherman's photos of the band's chaotic energy, including Paul Simonon playing slot machines pre-show and Topper Headon cementing his place as "a great little drummer" — Contrasts support acts: The Slits' leopard-print comeback, Subway Sect's nervous debut, and Buzzcocks' evolution from "rough as a bear's arse" to Dadomo's new obsession — Captures punk's communal spirit when The Jam's bassist loans his Rickenbacker to save Simonon's failed equipment mid-set - Dadomo's closing manifesto: "I just wanna set fire to the bloody typewriter and dance to my favorite band" encapsulates the Clash's transcendent live power CONCERTS PAGES 3 TOUR REVIEW Read the article PDF \| PDF2 \| PDF3 \| PDF4 \| PDF5

Trash #2, May 1977 – 2 pages TRASH 77 #2 — Trash 77 #2 a major review of The Clash’s debut LP, alongside commentary on Rock Against Racism. — Main feature: The Clash, with playful headline Why does Mick Jones always look so happy?, The Clash’s debut LP described as the year’s most important release, comments on dole life, IRA bomb threats, and youth frustrations. ALBUM REVIEW PAGES 2 Read the fanzine \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Best Magazine #9, May 1977 – 3 pages Paris Is Burning? Clash & Damned A report on the 1977 Paris punk explosion, framing The Clash and The Damned as the vanguard of a violent, socially-charged New Wave against a backdrop of city-wide strikes and garbage piles. — The Clash concert at Palais des Glaces, Place de la République, Paris, Friday, April 27 by Francis Dordor, The Damned concert the following night. Mont-de-Marsan Punk Festival referenced. English \| French \| PDF PAGES 3 CONCERTS REPORT	The Punk Scene Magazine, 1977 The Punk Scene: CLUBS, PUBS AND OTHER PUNK PLACES in which to be 'scene' 1977 “Punk Zine” piece folds out into a poster of The Clash - 6 pages Read the article PDF

Bravo, 8 June 1977 # pages Scandal at the Clash concert — Scandal at the Clash concert in the London Rainbow Theatre reported by Margit Rietti, detailing violent fan riots, an aggressive atmosphere fueled by the band's provocative style and music, including tracks like Janie Jones, and London's Burning. — Gig culminated in a major brawl, with fans tearing up seating and throwing it at the stage, leading to police intervention. CONCERT PAGES 2 German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Melody Maker, 4 June 1977 – 1 page plus 3pp Rotten/Jones/Sex Pistols article Local censors out in force to ban punk rock groups — Two articles. "Local censors out in force to ban punk rock groups" featuring The Clash and "Rotten! Sex Pistols talk to Allan Jones." — Reports widespread punk bans: The Stranglers lose seven tour dates including Leeds Polytechnic and Nottingham Playhouse, while Sex Pistols are rejected by Bristol Colston Hall — Reveals plans for two-day Bristol punk festival with Sex Pistols and The Clash headlining separate nights after venue rejections — The Clash manager Bernard Rhodes details insurance obstacles for London Rainbow return show following their controversial White Riot concert, charts the political fallout of punk, with Tory-controlled GLC reviewing concert codes as councils nationwide crack down on the scene — Main feature is an explosive interview where Rotten and bandmates savage contemporaries like The Clash, The Damned, and rock elders including Mick Jagger and Robert Plant, while defending their controversial reputation — Rotten/Jones/Sex Pistols' article on street confrontation with police in Notting Hill, framed by Johnny Rotten as "living in England in 1977", Sex Pistols' new single God Save The Queen enters charts at No.25 amid ongoing media frenzy and establishment backlash CONCERTS PAGES 1 STORY CLASH v PISTOLS v DAMNED Read the article \| PDF	OOR, 1 June 1977 – 3 pages Walkie-talkie me The Clash — A lengthy feature following The Clash around Amsterdam during their 1977 European tour, capturing their raw, antagonistic dynamic and political ethos. — Interview with Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, and Mick Jones as they critique hippies, discuss their fears of fascism and the approaching "1984", and explain the meaning behind songs like White Riot and 1977. — Incidents include a staged photo at an Amsterdam police station, attempts to buy cannabis, and a tense dinner argument between the band and manager Bernie Rhodes over their lack of control and their £25 weekly wage. — The piece portrays the band's nihilistic worldview, their rejection of the music industry, and their stark, class-conscious commentary on English society. CONCERT PAGES 3 German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Rock & Folk 06.77, 1977 # pages Clash: Palais des Glaces, Review of The Clash at the Palais des Glaces, 27 April. Clipping and photo only. English Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Melody Maker, 11 June 1977 – 2 pages Insulting behaviour — Report on arrests and a court appearance by Malcolm McLaren after the Sex Pistols’ “God Save The Queen” boat party on the Thames during the Silver Jubilee. — Bow Street Magistrates’ Court, not-guilty plea, £100 bail, party aboard the cruiser Queen Elizabeth; photo notes Johnny Rotten, Julien Temple, Jamie Reid. Read the article \| PDF CONCERT PAGES 2 SEX PISTOLS	Trash, Issue 3, 1977 – 3 pages Trash 77 – Nº3 — Third issue of Glasgow’s punk fanzine Trash 77. Heat of the 1977 scene with a focus on The Clash and emerging UK punk bands. — The Clash, assessing their breakthrough singles and live power, alongside commentary on the debut LP and its political edge, the tension between punks and authorities, and the multi-cultural atmosphere around Rock Against Racism. — The Clash live sets; Rock Against Racism events; Glasgow punk gigs featuring new local acts. Read the fanzine PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3 \| PDF4 \| PDF5 \| Review of Trash77 #3 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Sniffin’ Glue, #10, June 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #10 To follow [See page 105] – White Riot Tour PAGES 4 CONCERT Sniffin’ Glue, #12 August 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #12 Holding text [See page 105] – 101ers singl ereview PAGES 4 CONCERT

NME, 23 July 1977 – 1 pages One little piggy went to market — three little piggies stayed in the CBS car… — Chaotic chronicle of The Clash’s aborted Digbeth Rag Market gig in Birmingham, police intervention, and eventual impromptu set at Barbarella’s. — Joe Strummer’s interactions with soaked fans, Bernie Rhodes’ behind-the-scenes manoeuvres, tensions within the band. — Cameo appearances by Shag Nasty, Warhead, and Arianna of The Slits, plus disputes over equipment. — Digbeth Rag Market performance; Barbarella’s gig, Birmingham, July 1977; concurrent The Jam show at Hammersmith Odeon. CONCERTS PAGES 1 Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2	Record Mirror, 22 July 1977 – 3 pages We ask you, do these men look like degenerates? — Barry Cain's incendiary interview with The Clash captures the band's defiant stance amid controversy over their cancelled Birmingham Rag Market gig, branded "degenerates" by authorities — New tracks Complete Control, Clash City Rockers, White Man in Hammersmith Palais, and The Prisoner while dismissing political pigeonholing: "We are not the new leaders" — Joe Strummer and Nicky Headon's three-day jail stint over a Birmingham hotel key theft, with brutal prison conditions described — the CBS feud over the forced Remote Control single release: "They had their way — they f----d it up" — Features scathing takes on imitator bands, The Pistols' "thick" criticisms, and The Jam's "conservative nonsense" during their joint tour CONCERTS PAGES 3 RECORD REVIEW INTERVIEW CLASH v PISTOLS Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Rock & Folk, July 1977 - 9 pages Punk Special — Punk dossier by Alain Dister, examining the rise of the Clash, Sex Pistols, Damned, Saints, Jam, Ramones, Dictators and Stranglers. — Focus on the Clash: politicised, working-class roots, influenced by New York Dolls and Pete Townshend, described as folk-punk and heirs to Woody Guthrie. — Discography section lists French pressings of The Clash, Damned, Saints, Jam, Sex Pistols, Ramones, and Dictators. PAGES 9 SHORT BIOGS French \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Sniffin’ Glue, July 1977 # pages - To follow, ... PDF \| HTML	Sounds, 16 July 1977 – 2 pages Britain's burning Cancelled, But who's to blame, the establishment or the media? — Eugen Beer investigates the cancellation of The Clash's Birmingham Rag Market festival, banned by authorities citing punk's "obscene and disgusting" reputation fueled by media hysteria — Reveals how police superintendent Clough orchestrated opposition using sensational NME headlines about a fictional "punk murder," while church officials mocked band names like Shag Nasty in court — Details the coalition of objectors: 13 pubs led by Matador's licensee, St Martins Church fearing disrupted evensong, and upscale restaurant Lorenzo's despite being closed Sundays — Features paradoxical comments from Labour councillor Gordon Biggs who called punk "pornographic" yet admitted: "We have failed our young people abysmally" — Exposes promotional fallout for Endale Associates (organizers of the Anarchy Tour) after investing £1,100, with ads already printed for The Saints, Cherry Vanilla and Subway Sect — Documents Birmingham's history of cultural suppression, from banning barefoot ballet in the 1930s to 1977's moral panic over punk's "axe to grind" against the system CONCERT PAGES 3 STORY Read the article PDF \| Front Cover.jpg Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Sunday Times, July 1977 # pages Good clean punk — Gordon Burn examines the rise of punk rock in 1977, following the backlash after the Sex Pistols' TV scandal and the rebranding of punk as new wave. It captures the contradictions between commercialisation and rebellion. — The article follows the White Riot ’77 tour, with The Clash, The Slits, The Subway Sect, and others, describing chaotic scenes in Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and St Albans and London’s Rainbow.. Onstage intensity and offstage antics highlight punk’s raw energy. — Mick Jones and Joe Strummer, who discuss the political perceptions of their songs, life on tour, and clashes with promoters. Dave Cork, the organiser, frames the tour as a rebirth of excitement comparable to Hendrix and The Cream. CONCERTS PAGES 4 TOUR REPORT Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Rock en Stock, no. 2, July 1977, pp. 16-18... and Rock in Stock no.3 page 67 Second stage: Subway Sect and The Clash A two-part review of a Skydog-promoted punk night in Paris The Clash and Subway Sect at the Palais des Glaces, Paris by Ludovic Olmi and Christian Louis Savaging the inept opening act Subway Sect before praising the explosive, politically-charged performance by headliners The Clash Includes letter in Rock in Stock No 3, page 67 CONCERT PAGES 4 REPORT French \| English \| PDF	DIVERS MAGAZINE, ?? 1977 # pages Divers Magazine (France) WANTED **** Photos, poster PDF \| HTML

Heat, 10 August 1977 – 4 pages Headon talks the Clash — A multi-article feature including an interview with drummer Nicky Headon discussing the cancelled Belfast Ulster Hall gig and plans to record a second album. — Two separate live reviews of The Clash's performance at Trinity College in Dublin on 21 October 1977 by Pete Price and Stephen Rapid. — The reports detail on-stage incidents, including Joe Strummer stopping the show to confront aggressive security and a fan who was spitting, and the band's intense rapport with the audience. CONCERTS PAGES 4 Read the fanzine \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	International Times, August 1977 – 1 pages Clash in studio Negative Minimalism is Dead — A brief, confrontational exchange/interview between the IT journalist and band members Mick Jones and Joe Strummer, who are hostile to the publication. — The band ultimately agrees to provide their own captions for photos, resulting in quotes from Nicky "Topper" Headon ("This is to sell your poxy paper"), Paul Simonon ("The Grapes of Wrath"), and Mick Jones ("Whoever said PUNK IS DEAD is a cunt"). — The article mentions the rumoured presence of producer Lee Perry, though he was not there at the time, and the band's sarcastic comment about recording a "double album of our Greatest Hits." PAGES 1 INTERVIEW Engish \| German \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Melody Maker, 13 August 1977 – 3 pages Lost in France 99% of text. Upgrade wanted ** — Allan Jones documents the chaotic second Mont de Marson punk festival in southern France, featuring The Clash, The Damned, and Dr. Feelgood amid technical disasters and drunken antics — The disastrous coach journey from Paris and chronicles on-stage meltdowns including The Maniacs' bassist attacking equipment and Captain Sensible being stretchered off after stink bomb prank — The Jam arrested for fountain-diving while naked, Rat Scabies vomiting in hotel lobby, and violent encounters with French paratroopers — Details musical performances: The Damned battling sound failures, The Clash's politically charged set interrupted by Sensible, and Dr. Feelgood's midnight frenzy saving the festival — Highlights Tyla Gang as musical standouts with "Young Lords" and "Suicide Jockey" amid otherwise shambolic French bands like The Lous — Quotes Lee Brilleaux**'s relentless anti-French tirades throughout, culminating in backstreet bar declaration: "I 'ate the f----- French" CONCERT PAGES 3 English.html \| PDF

NME, 13 August 1977 – 2 pages They came, the saw, they pogoed — Tony Parsons documents the chaotic 1977 Mont de Marsan punk festival in southern France, featuring The Clash, The Damned, and other UK acts — The Clash deliver the festival's standout performance despite tensions after Captain Sensible disrupts their set with stink bombs, The Damned debut new guitarist Lou while Rat Scabies trashes his kit and Captain Sensible ends up hospitalized after a retaliatory attack — The Jam controversially withdraw when bumped from their scheduled slot, leaving Paul Weller frustrated — Atmosphere mixes camaraderie and rivalry, with backstage antics involving Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon (playing despite glandular fever), local acts like Shakin' Street and Bijou impress, while drug use and poor organization create chaos throughout the event CONCERT PAGES 2 Read the article v1 PDF1 \| PDF2 (poor) \| Read the article v2 (best) PDF3 (best)	Melody Maker, 6 Aug. 1977 – 8 pages Everyone has a beastly side — Stockholm dispatch with Johnny Rotten, Paul Cook and Sid Vicious; Scandinavian press frenzy, raggare clashes, and wry observations on booze, TV and life on tour. Read the article \| PDF SEX PISTOLS PAGES 8	Zig-Zag #75, August 1977 – 1 pages Capital Radio NME 7" review Keinch, Colin. “More Singles…”. Zigzag (UK), no. 75, Aug. 1977, pp. 1 page. Review includes The Clash: “Listen/Interview/Capital Radio”. REVIEW THE CLASH: Listen/Interview/Capital Radio. A collectors’ item in its own time. This single was given away through NME to anyone who sent in the red sticker attached to the first 10,000 copies of The Clash album. I haven't seen this record reviewed anywhere, although NME did modestly point out that it was “utterly incredible”. “Listen” is a lengthy instrumental improvisation with the interview The Clash and Tony Parsons on a tube train — fading in … putting it out, countless blessings to The Clash for recording an ace single for nothing, and to the people who haven't got a copy — tough, ’cos it's an absolute dynamite 45! — Colin Keinch PAGES 1 RECORD REVIEW Read the review \| PDF

Bravo, 29 September 1977 – 2 pages The Clash, the four nobody wants — A feature on The Clash detailing their chaotic lifestyle, rehearsing in a condemned building on Camden High Street and punk violence. — New drummer Nicky Headon replacing Tory Crimes, and recounts incidents of on-stage violence, including a festival in Belgium where they were pelted with stones and cans, costly hotel carpet incident in Birmingham that inspired the song The Prisoner, and internal band friction, notably with guitarist Mick Jones. — Their appearance on the German TV show "Musikladen" is also referenced as an example of the rejection they frequently faced. CONCERTS PAGES 2 BEHIND THE SCENES German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	NME, 3 September 1977 – 2 pages God, what a bummer! Stuck here with Joe Strummer! — Chris Salewicz's explosive account of The Clash's chaotic performance at Belgium's Bilzen festival, where frontman Joe Strummer attacked security barricades mid-show, mirroring the band's anti-establishment ethos. — Detailed backstage tensions reveal Strummer's deep mistrust of journalists ("All journalists are swine"), contrasting with guitarist Mick Jones' more media-friendly approach. — Dissects the band's art-school roots (Central School of Art, Hammersmith College, Byam Shaw) and rejects their "political band" label, quoting Simonon: "I didn't know 'oo the Prime Minister was." — London's Burning, Capital Radio, Complete Control, plus new song The Prisoner referencing German soldiers. — The disastrous Bilzen festival (Belgium) where The Clash followed Elvis Costello and The Damned, with violent crowd clashes and Strummer's onstage barricade demolition. — Controversial St Albans show where Strummer banned security and staged a kamikaze crowd dive. CONCERT PAGES 3 RECORD REVIEW EARLY YEARS BIOG Read the Article v1 PDF1 \| PDF2 \| Read the article v3 \| PDF3 v3 the better	Oh Boy, 24 September 1977 – 2 pages Poster — Clash poster POSTER PAGES 2 Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Zig-Zag #76, September 1977 – 7 pages Belgium’s Burning! & Mont de Marsen — Robin Banks recounts The Clash’s infamous appearance at the Bilzen Jazz Festival (11 Aug 1977, Belgium), where the group confronted hostility from hippies and jazz fans, violent crowd missiles, and a barbed wire barrier separating audiences. — Plus a review of the The Clash’s at the Mont de Marsen Festival (5 Aug 1977, France), where the group confronted hostility from hippies and jazz fans, violent crowd missiles, and a barbed wire barrier separating audiences. — A review their new single *Complete Control* and B-side *City of the Dead* is praised — At Bilzen festival, flying bottles, rocks, and bolts, backstage aftermath saw Jones declaring, “We showed ’em tonight”, clutching a rock as a souvenir. — Mont de Marsan festival with The Clash’s standout set, plus features on Sham 69, Subway Sect, Steel Pulse, and Motorhead. PAGES 7 CONCERTS Read the article \| PDF \| PDF2	Echo of the Savanes, #34, 1977– 6 pages The miracle of the multiplication of punks — A substantial French cultural analysis of the punk phenomenon by Patrice Bollon. — Punk as a reaction, failed dreams of the hippie counterculture, the Sex Pistols' Anarchy in the UK and The Clash's White Riot. — Punk's relationship with urban decay, describing it as "urban metal" — Contrasts the spectacle of British punk (Sex Pistols, The Damned, The Clash) with the colder approach of New York acts like Television and The Ramones, and touches on the emerging French scene (Téléphone, Stinky Toys). PAGES 6 NEW PUNK CULTURE French \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	SOUNDI: Sept 1977? – 1 page URBAABIA UHMAA! Wanted **** Finnish rock magazine Soundi (often shortened to Sound). MICK JONES, PAUL SIMENON ja JOE STRUMMER Ц 'THE CLASH' He tuovat esille punk rock'in TODELLISET kasvot: se on tärkeää arvostuksen ja kunnioituksen puolesta! MICK JONES, PAUL SIMONON and JOE STRUMMER - 'THE CLASH' They bring out the TRUE face of punk rock: it is important for respect and recognition!

Melody Maker, 29 October 1977 - 3 pages Clash lose control: Conflict and clash in Belfast. — Ian Birch documents The Clash's disastrous Belfast concert attempt at Ulster Hall, canceled due to last-minute insurance withdrawal despite 800 advance ticket sales, chaotic scenes as fans protest outside the bomb-damaged Europa Hotel (Europe's most bombed hotel) after cancellation, with five arrests and street blockades, the band's frustration after being mistaken for UDA members due to punk attire during radio interview at Downtown Radio — Contrasts with successful Dublin shows at Trinity College, featuring explosive performances of London's Burning and Police And Thieves with fans storming the stage — Details political tensions as Protestant and Catholic would-be musicians seek Joe Strummer's advice amid religious divides. Quotes Mick Jones on the irony of their Belfast riot backdrop: "They don't need to be reminded - you just walk down the street" CONCERTS PAGES 3 STORY Read the article ... PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3 \| PDF4 \| PDF5	Popfoto, October 1977 – 3 pages Punk The rock rebels from the garbage can — A German colour spread profiling the major punk bands of 1977, providing line-ups, discographies, and defining characteristics for a teen audience. — The Damned (New Rose), Generation X (Your Generation), The Jam (In The City), The Clash (White Riot, Remote Control), Boomtown Rats (Lookin’ After Number One), The Vibrators (Baby Baby), and Sex Pistols (Anarchy In The UK). — The Clash are highlighted as the most political band, with a quote from Tony Parsons in the NME urging readers to buy their LP, noting their lyrics against racial hatred and class hostility. — Other notable details include The Damned being the first English punk band to play in America, Generation X's on-stage violence, and the Sex Pistols' prowess at generating scandal. PUNK PEN PICTURES PAGES 3 German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Oh Boy, #46, October 1977 – # pages Oh Boy Magazine, WANTED **** — Sex Pistols, The Clash English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Sounds, 29 October 1977 – 4 pages Clash in the City of the Dead — Dual-article spread on The Clash, with reporting from both Giovanni Dadomo in London and Caroline Coon in Belfast. — "Clash in the City of the Dead" documents a tense CBS Records interview where the band appears bored yet revealing - discussing their European tour, fan interactions, and upcoming single recording. — Paul Simonon details dangerous tour incidents in Sweden and Germany while handling fan mail personally. — Second piece "The Clash in Belfast" covers the cancelled Ulster Hall gig due to insurance withdrawal, showing the band mediating between angry punk fans and authorities. — Aborted Belfast show (Oct 1977), successful Dublin performances at Trinity College the following night. CONCERTS PAGES 4 GERMANY/SWEDEN Read the article \| PDF	NME, 1 October 1977 – 3 pages Back in the UK — Rob Tyner of MC5 documents Britain's 1977 punk scene in this first-hand account, opening with a chaotic Generation X show at London's Marquee Club where fans spit on Billy Idol amidst "phantom werewolves in battle gear". — Sex Pistols' Sid Vicious (watching banned videos at Virgin Records) and Paul Cook, plus analysis of punk's political divide between UK and US audiences. Clash, Damned gigs. — Britain's scene thrives despite establishment backlash, namechecking Donovan Letts' Punk Rock Movie and Keith Moon's dismissal of punk as "a new disease". PUNK SCENE PAGES 3 STORY CONCERTS UK / US PUNK Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	NME, 29 October 1977 – 2 pages + Clash visit Belfast for picture session — Chaos erupts as The Clash's Belfast show at Ulster Hall collapses last-minute due to withdrawn insurance, sparking punk riots and five arrests. — Fans march to the band's Europa Hotel base (dubbed "world's most-bombed"), met by police cordons while Joe Strummer blames insurers for cancellation. — Failed attempts to relocate gig to Queen's University see hysterical crowds chanting as authorities block performance despite band offering damage guarantees. — Drummer Nicky Headon fumes: "All these bands refuse to play Belfast... then when one comes, the place is closed down." — Incident casts doubt on upcoming Belfast shows by The Runaways and The Stranglers, though latter's promoters remain "99% confident." — (better PDF) David Bowie comments on Punk, Clash dates changed, Pistols with copyright problems and Punk overview by Tony Parsons CONCERT PAGES 2 Read the article v1 \| PDF1 Read the article v2 \| PDF2 v2 best/more

Bravo, 6 October 1977 – 2 pages 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. PAGES 2 CONCERT German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Noncha Allt!, 1977 - 6 pages The Clash, Malmo — A concert review and interview from the Swedish fanzine covering The Clash's performance at Dad's Dancehall in Malmö on 7 October 1977. — The review details the support acts, local band New Bondage (playing Shocked & Defeated, Got No Job) and Problem, before describing The Clash's set including London's Burning, 1977, Hate & War, Complete Control, Remote Control, Janie Jones, 48 Hours, and encores White Riot and 1977. — A brief interview with Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, and Mick Jones touches on their previous gig in Hamburg, the upcoming show in Ronneby, and their opinions on other bands, praising the Ramones and Patti Smith Group while dismissing many English punk bands as "crap". — The piece also includes a sidebar listing a potential 1977 setlist featuring tracks like Police & Thieves, Clash City Rockers, and Garageland. PAGES 6 CONCERT INTERVIEW Swedish \| Engllish \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	New York Rocker, v1 #10, Sep/Oct 1977, 3 pages The Clash — An proper scan would be welcome — Extended interview with The Clash during autumn 1977. Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, and Topper Headon discuss violence with Teds, their rapid turnover of drummers, the debut LP, censorship on Top of the Pops, bans in Birmingham, and ambitions for touring America. They compare themselves with Sex Pistols, Subway Sect, Slits, and U.S. bands like The Ramones, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, and Blondie. The group reject disco, fashion fads, and “revivalist” bands, but champion reggae and street-level authenticity. — Dunstable, live recording of “London’s Burning”; violent scenes at RCA art college gig; cancelled show in Birmingham; Topper mentions seeing the Sex Pistols at the Nashville and the Notting Hill Gate riot. PAGES 3 CONCERTS INTERVIEW Read the article \| PDF

Melody Maker, 29 Oct. 1977 - 7 pages Desolation and chaos — The Clash's attempt to open their UK tour at Ulster Hall in Belfast, cancelled at the eleventh hour after insurers refused cover, allegedly due to outstanding claims from previous concerts. — Details the band's grim tour of the city's devastation and a tense, mistaken-identity encounter where security thought them UDA members with quotes from Mick Jones and Joe Strummer express fury and impotence against the authorities. — The cancelled show led to fan riots, arrests, and a scene of "desolation and chaos." — Contrasts this with two triumphant, chaotic shows at Trinity College in Dublin, where the band played "London's Burning" and "Police And Thieves" to ecstatic crowds. CONCERT PAGES 7 Read the article \| PDF		Lots more from 1976 & 1977 ... Smaller articles 1974-1977: (1) the 101ers and pre-Clash ('74–'76) here ; (2) The Clash's early gigs (July '76–Nov '76) here ; (3) Anarchy Tour (Dec '76) here (4) pre White Riot (Jan–March '77) here (5) French Mini Tour (April '77) (6) White Riot Tour (May '77) here (7) UK & European Dates (Summer '77) here (8) Out of Control Tour (Oct '77–Dec '77) here

Record Mirror, 12 November 1977 – 2 pages Head on Clash — Tim Lotts' visceral road report captures The Clash's 1977 Sheffield Top Rank gig, opening with a surreal fantasy of Mick Jones violently attacking him over a negative 'Complete Control' review, explosive live show where sputum and glasses fly, converting skeptic Lotts into a "Clash zombie" despite earlier criticisms of their "gutless" recordingse — Paul Simonon's delinquent past throwing bricks from Trellick Towers high-rises and vandalizing cars, contrasting with Nicky Headon's polite "teenage eyes" behind wrap-around shades — Chaotic backstage dynamic: from chefs delivering fruit platters mid-rant to Joe Strummer's discomfort with groupies ("They're just a pain") — Chronicles a Bonnie & Clyde-style hotel escape in Birmingham amid "unfinished business" with management, with Jones debating UFOs and monster babies on the tour bus CONCERT PAGES 2 Read the article \| PDF	Musik Express, November 1977 – 3 pages Punk Scene in London — Musik Express short, generic piece on London's punk explosion, profiling key bands like Sex Pistols, The Clash, and The Stranglers dominating the UK charts, Sex Pistols' controversial rise with God Save The Queen hitting #1 despite radio bans and label dropouts — The Stranglers' Rattus Norvegicus as a top-selling album blending punk aggression with Doors-like organ textures, art-punk experimentation (Ultravox!) with working-class anthems (The Clash's White Riot) and pub rock roots (Graham Parker). Emerging acts: Boomtown Rats' Stones-inspired swagger, Generation X's Your Generation parody, and Elvis Costello's unlikely success PAGES 3 BIOG GENERAL German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Hot Press, November 1977 – 3 pages Clash rule ok? — Bill Graham covering The Clash's pivotal, chaotic gig at Trinity College Dublin on 21 October 1977, following the last-minute cancellation of their Belfast Ulster Hall show. — The article chronicles the intense, physical performance, the audience's frenzied reaction including persistent gobbing that enraged Joe Strummer, and the band's raw energy on songs like Garageland, Police and Thieves (adapted to Police and Spitters), White Riot, and 48 Hours. — The Count Bishops are noted for their warm-up set, enduring the same saliva-filled reception. — Explores the cultural clash between the London punk vanguard and the Irish audience, and the band's exhaustion and integrity after the show. CONCERTS PAGES 3 STORY Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Punk Fanzine, 1977 – 1 pages A Conversation with Paul Simonon of The Clash — Interview with Paul Simonon. He explains the origins of “Bored of the USA” as a critique of American TV shows like Kojak and Columbo dominating British screens. — ISpeaks about his daily life, motorcycle rides on his Suzuki 250, designing posters and clothes, and the band’s rehearsal routine. — The plans for a new album to be recorded over Christmas, with “Complete Control” as a possible lead single. PAGES 1 INTERVIEW Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Search & Destroy, #2, Nov 1977 – 3 pages Clash Landing — In-depth interview with The Clash conducted in a Camden Town pub by Annette Weathehman and Vermilion Sands, exploring their style, politics, and confrontations during the turbulent summer of punk. — Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon discuss gigs in Birmingham (described as chaotic) and Sweden (praised for its intensity). — Rejection of labels, calling themselves “a-political,” though acknowledging songs about dole life carry layered meanings, clashes with Teddy Boys and street violence are described, with Strummer insisting survival often required fighting. — Ripped T-shirts, spray-painted slogans, leather jackets, and Op Art designs by Bridget Riley. — Comment on other punk groups: admiring the Sex Pistols but deriding The Damned as “Comedy Horror Rock.” — Birmingham Rag Market 17th July 1977, Swedish gigs 7th 8th, 9th October 1977. Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	New Musical Express, 5 Nov. 1977 – 1 page Albums — Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks (Virgin) — Album review pitching the LP as the concentrated statement of the singles era — “Anarchy In The UK,” “God Save The Queen,” “Pretty Vacant,” “Holidays In The Sun”, catholic-schooling aside on Johnny Rotten; emphasis on the LP’s urgency over consumerist “collecting.” Read the article \| PDF SEX PISTOLS PAGES 1

Melody Maker, 24 Dec1977 – 1 page Clash of opinion — Controversial Rainbow Theatre shows in London (Tuesday 13th December), with critics divided on their punk authenticity, security threats of "a good kicking" to audience members and the grim, unsmiling atmosphere at the venue — Chris Brazier praises the band's working-class solidarity when they stopped their London's Burning encore to rescue a fan from security and let him sing lead vocals — Ray Coleman delivers a scathing critique, calling the 2.5-hour delayed show "musically threadbare" with atrocious sound quality that rendered lyrics inaudible — Both reviewers agree Sham 69 and Jimmy Pursey, Brazier questions if The Clash are selling out by playing seated arenas, while Coleman dismisses them as "empty posturing" compared to Status Quo — Chris Welch's Sex Pistols coverage (page 8) during their controversial Never Mind the Bollocks era CONCERT PAGES 1 STORY NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS Read the article \| PDF	NME, 10 December 1977 – 5 pages Six days on the road with the foremost garage band in the land — Lester Bangs documents six days on tour with The Clash, capturing their explosive live shows and egalitarian ethos during UK dates in Derby, Cardiff, and Bristol — Contrasts media hysteria about punk violence with the reality of "gentle" fans pogoing to White Riot and Police and Thieves, while criticizing gobbing as "nauseating" — Praises Joe Strummer's righteous fury despite an abscessed tooth, Mick Jones' Keith Richards-esque charisma, and Paul Simonon's Muppet-like antics offstage — Highlights the band's revolutionary fan interactions - letting supporters sleep on hotel floors, a stark contrast to rock star excess — Analyzes The Clash's political authenticity versus Sex Pistols' nihilism, while debating punk's musical limitations at breakneck speeds — Features Pennie Smith's iconic photos of the band's paramilitary aesthetic and Topper Headon's first NME portrait — Includes backstage chaos: sandwich fights, hair set aflame by manager Bernie Rhodes, and debates over playing Booker T. funk covers CONCERTS PAGES 5 TOUR REVIEW INTERVIEW STORY CLASH v PISTOLS Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2	Zig-Zag #79, December 1977 # pages Clash Special: Clash City Rockers on Tour — Bumper Christmas. The Clash, following their Autumn 1977 UK tour with support from The Lou’s and Richard Hell & The Voidoids mainly by Kris Needs and Robin Banks, it combines gig reportage, backstage anecdotes, and fans. — at Derby Kings Hall (Oct 1977), Cardiff University (Oct 1977), Belle Vue, Manchester (15 Nov 1977, filmed for So It Goes), plus other UK tour dates (Glasgow, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Bristol).. — At Derby Kings Hall, Mick Jones confronted an audience member who threw glass at The Lou’s, showing solidarity with support acts. Joe Strummer performed despite glandular fever, while gobbing and violence marred shows. — Cardiff University: The Clash delivered a powerful set including Police and Thieves, What’s My Name, City of the Dead, and The Prisoner, with Lester Bangs observing tour antics, sandwich fights, and hotel chaos. — Manchester Belle Vue concert filmed by Tony Wilson’s TV show So It Goes, descended into near-riot as crowds smashed through doors; hailed as one of the best sets ever captured on film. — The Clash’s commitment to fans, often letting them crash in hotels and ride in their bus, with anecdotes of Paul Simonon’s pranks, Topper Headon’s air pistol, and Mick Jones’ destructive humour. — Parallel feature praises The Lou’s, describing them as the most exciting French band in years, and The Clash’s admiration for them. CONCERTS PAGES 9 GET OUT OF CONTROL TOUR Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3 alt text

	Total Control, 1977 – 21 pages 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. German \| English \| PDF CONCERTS PAGES 21 TOUR REVIEW Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Lots more from 1976 & 1977 ... Smaller articles 1974-1977: (1) the 101ers and pre-Clash ('74–'76) here ; (2) The Clash's early gigs (July '76–Nov '76) here ; (3) Anarchy Tour (Dec '76) here (4) pre White Riot (Jan–March '77) here (5) French Mini Tour (April '77) (6) White Riot Tour (May '77) here (7) UK & European Dates (Summer '77) here (8) Out of Control Tour (Oct '77–Dec '77) here



NME, 21 Feb. 1976, pages 2 Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 “We’re into chaos” Sex Pistols first gig — Neil Spencer in New Musical Express, reports back on the debut of the Sex Pistols at the Marquee Club, Soho, February 1976. — the Sex Pistols’ notorious first public gig, marked by chair-throwing, confrontational antics from Johnny Rotten, and scantily clad dancers. English \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition CONCERT PAGES 2 REPORT	Zigzag, no. 58, Mar. 1976 - 3 pages Sandy Pearlman: A wizard, a true star Interview — Interview by Paul Kendall in Zigzag #58 (March 1976) with producer, manager, and writer Sandy Pearlman. — A candid interview, Pearlman reflects on his production work with Pavlov’s Dog, The Dictators, and especially Blue Öyster Cult, for whom he wrote many early lyrics. — Discusses record deals, turning down bands like Aerosmith and The Tubes, and the challenges of making groups sound better than their limits. Pearlman reveals the surreal origins of the Blue Öyster Cult name—an anagram of “Cully Stout Beer” created in drunken wordplay with Richard Meltzer. — Explores the cultural positioning of BÖC as “French intellectual rebels,” compares Bruce Springsteen’s universality with Slade’s parochialism, and explains his philosophy of records as “bigger than life.” INTERVIEW PAGES 3 English \| PDF	SOUNDS, 17 July. 1976, pages 2 “PUNK! – WANTED ****

Sounds, 21 Aug. 1976 – 1 pages Watch out Pistols, Clash are coming The first band to come along who’ll really frighten the Sex Pistols — Famous ecstatic, visceral breakthrough article on The Clash by Giovanni Dadomo for Sounds, 21 August 1976. — A first-look review of The Clash's debut private performance at a rehearsal room in Chalk Farm, London, describes the band's explosive 40-minute set as being "hit by a runaway fire engine" with "gut-curdling power", the band's striking visual aesthetic: cropped hair, paint-spattered clothing, and a look that combines mod flash with punk menace. — Joe Strummer's transition from the 101'ers and declares the band "the first to really frighten the Sex Pistols." Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2 PAGES 1 CONCERT	Sniffin’ Glue, #3, 28 Sept. 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #3 & #3.5 To follow [See page 105] – Review of the 100 Club Punk Festival PAGES 4 CONCERT	NME, 11 Sept. 1976, 2 pages Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 Aggro chic 'Screen on the Green' review — Charles Shaar Murray in New Musical Express, reports on the rise of punk and the notorious Screen On The Green concert in Islington, featuring Buzzcocks, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols (Aug. 29, 1976). (Original article available) — CSM captures the raw impact of the Sex Pistols at a chaotic London cinema gig, contrasting their taut, violent energy with the amateur theatrics of the night’s other acts. The Clash are infamously dismissed as 'garageland' punks, while the Buzzcocks are noted as openers. The authentic music of “nasty kids,” unvarnished and inescapable. — Johnny Rotten dominates with snarling abuse and fractured teeth, backed by ferocious renditions of “I’m Pretty Vacant”, “I’m A Lazy Sod”, “Substitute” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone.” CONCERT PAGES 2 REPORT Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition

Sniffin’ Glue, #4, 28 Sept. 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #4 To follow [See page 105] – Clash interview PAGES 4 CONCERT	Melody Maker, 2 October 1976, 2 pages Parade Of The Punks Text only. Scans wanted ** – An extensive archive page documenting The Clash's performance at the seminal 100 Club Punk Festival in London on September 20, 1976, supporting the Sex Pistols. — First-hand account from roadie 'The Baker' detailing the chaotic backstage environment and performances by The Clash, Subway Sect, and the impromptu Flowers of Romance. — Details on the live debut of White Riot** and an 11-song set from The Clash. Read the article \| PDF PAGES 2 CONCERT	Lots more from 1976 & 1977 ... Smaller articles 1974-1977: (1) the 101ers and pre-Clash ('74–'76) here ; (2) The Clash's early gigs (July '76–Nov '76) here ; (3) Anarchy Tour (Dec '76) here (4) pre White Riot (Jan–March '77) here (5) French Mini Tour (April '77) (6) White Riot Tour (May '77) here (7) UK & European Dates (Summer '77) here (8) Out of Control Tour (Oct '77–Dec '77) here

Sounds, 2 October 1976 – 1 page High Dummy Count Flunks Punks The Sex Pistols, The Clash et al: Punk Rock Festival, 100 Club, London – A first-hand report on the 100 Club Punk Festival's violence and chaos, where fights overshadowed the music. Giovanni Dadomo reflects on the unintended consequences of punk’s flirtation with anarchy. Read the article PAGES 1 CONCERT	SOUNDS, 9 October 1976 - 7 pages Welcome To The Rock Special #1 In Love With The Modern World – (Sid Vicious) "I don't understand why people think it's so difficult to learn to play the guitar. I found it incredibly easy. You just pick a chord ... " – Profile and scene report featuring The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, Buzzcocks, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Eddie & The Hot Rods, Subway Sect, Eater, and The Vibrators. © 1976.Redefining Punk Rock – Jonh Ingham challenges the label "punk rock" and highlights the rise of a new, working-class music movement, the Birth of a Scene at the 100 Club, Kings Road, Punk Fanzines and how Mark P. and Steve Mick captured punk’s spirit. The Sex Pistols' rise, their confrontations with the music industry, and their uncompromising ethos, The Clash: Moving into the Future with a profiles of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and crew as they define political punk and DIY aesthetics, Ingham reflects on punk’s explosive growth and unpredictable future. Read the article pdf2 \| pdf3 \| or Rocks Back Pages

New Musical Express, 2 Oct. 1976, 4 pages. Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 The kids are hungry Beginnings of Punk — Story and Author: Feature by Tony Parsons in New Musical Express, capturing the surge of high-energy youth rock in Britain during 1976. — Reports on eaerly punk. Sex Pistols and Eddie & The Hot Rods as the sharpest challenge yet to the bloated rock establishment. Comparisons with American garage roots (Ramones, Television, New York Dolls), — Parsons argues that the UK’s new street bands—Clash, Damned, Wharf Rats—owe more to hunger than polish. Punk is cast as a genuine “kids’ rock” born of Essex overspill suburbs and London clubs, tracing its lineage from Dr. Feelgood’s pub circuit. Warnings abound that youth is fleeting, but the ferocity of Anarchy in the UK and club punch-ups signal that 1977 could topple the complacent old guard. — Sex Pistols at Notre Dame Hall, Leicester Place, London (15 Nov. 1976); regular Hot Rods gigs at Wardour Street venues; pub-rock trailblazing by Dr. Feelgood in London clubs. Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition PAGES 2 REPORT	NME 6 Nov. 1976, 4 pages. Reprinted"The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 “EMI freaked” Punk start up record labels — Roy Carr in New Musical Express, spotlighting the rise of independent labels Stiff Records and Chiswick as they disrupted the UK music industry. — Carr compares the £400 shoestring founding of Stiff with Berry Gordy’s Motown, showing how Jake Riviera and Dave Robinson bypassed contracts, lawyers, and majors to get fresh talent like Nick Lowe, Roogalator, and The Damned pressed and into shops within weeks. Their hit single “New Rose” made history as the first UK punk release. — Meanwhile, Ted Carroll’s Chiswick Records emerges from his Rock On shops, reissuing rarities like “Brand New Cadillac” and releasing new bands such as The Gorillas. Both labels champion credibility, fair royalties, and speed over corporate polish, shaking the complacency of the majors. Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition PAGES 4 REPORT	Melody Maker, 13 November 1976 – 2 pages New Faces: Clash and The Damned — Caroline Coon profiles "New Faces: Clash and The Damned." The Clash's politically charged anthems like "White Riot" and their members' tough backgrounds, contrasting them with The Damned's more horror-influenced, high-energy aesthetic and their rebuttal of media-fuelled violence accusations. — The Clash performance at London's ICA, The 100 Club's London Punk Rock Festival — The First European Punk Rock Festival in France (Clash played in '77) CONCERTS REPORT PAGES 2 Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Sounds, 9 November 1976 – 1 page Roogalator/The Clash: Fulham Town Hall, London Summary only... - full article wanted **** – ... [Extract] ...THIS ONE takes place in Fulham Town Hall and a glance tells you whoever designed this place had his sights firmly set on Cummerbund City. The kind of hall, in other words, where people collect municipal awards with maybe the occasional local bus depot's Christmas dance thrown in as a veritable Everest of excitement. Which is to say the architect had acoustics way, way down on his list of priorities.... PAGES 1 CONCERT	Melody Maker, 27 November 1976 – 7 pages Punk Power: Six Page Melody Maker guide — Caroline Coon documents the explosive rise of the UK punk scene in 1976, centering on the Sex Pistols' growing cult following and the movement's rejection of indulgent, wealthy rock stars in favour of raw, honest music that reflects a tough economic reality. — 100 Club Punk Rock Festival (21-22 September 1976, Main Article: ) — Sex Pistols residencies and gigs at the Marquee, Nashville, Dingwall's, and the Roundhouse CONCERTS PAGES 7 PUNK BEGINNERS GUIDE SEX PISTOLS / PUNK BANDS English.html \| PDF	48 Thrills #1, 1977 – 2 pages Clash at The Lacy Lady — Review of a Clash concert at The Lacy Lady in Ilford on November 11th, plus Subway Sect, Joe Strummer— is quoted yelling his disdain for the disco environment mid-set. CONCERT PAGES 1 English.html \| PDF

Melody Maker, November 1976 Joe Strummer: "I shudder to think what would have happened if I hadn't gone to boarding school" – This early interview profiles Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Terry Chimes of The Clash at the height of their emergence from London’s punk underground. Conducted at the band’s cold rehearsal space. – Strummer reflects on his strict upbringing and how it shaped his resilience, Paul and Mick discuss broken homes, criticize the failures of the hippie movement — Joe’s time in boarding school to Mick’s fractured home life and Paul’s years hustling at Portobello Market are used to explain their urgency and commitment. – Gigs, fashion, violence, social policy, and their creative ethic, it captures The Clash at their most raw and idealistic, poised to reshape British music and culture. – The ICA Incident and The Clash’s Anti-Violence Stance, band condemns violence at gigs, emphasizing creative outlets over aggression. PAGES 1 REPORT Read the article	BRAVO, no. 45, 4 Nov 1976 – 2 pages PUNK CLASH This was issue no. 45 of BRAVO magazine in 1976, published weekly. The article appeared as a two-page photo spread on pages 68–69 and features The Clash early in their career, notably presenting Mick Jones as the apparent frontman — a common early misconception before Joe Strummer's public profile rose. The band Clash from that new-fangled punk-rock on a spread in Bravo of 4 November 1976. Bravo obviously thought Mick Jones, not Joe Strummer, was the frontman 761104-clash PAGES 2 REPORT Read the article PDF	New York Rocker Volume.1 n5, December 1976 New York KRIS NEEDS: London The Clash Wanted **** low resolution screenshots only

Sniffin’ Glue, #5, XMAS 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #5 To follow [See page 105] – London'd Burning with Groups PAGES 4 CONCERT	(1) “Say something outrageous...” New Musical Express, 11 Dec. 1976 (2) “The start of a wave.” Melody Maker, 6 Nov. 1976. (3) “Rubbish.” Melody Maker, 20 Nov. 1976. Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 “Say something outrageous...” Sex Pistols on ITV's Grundy show — Three features from Melody Maker (6 Nov., 20 Nov. 1976) and New Musical Express (11 Dec. 1976). — Main story reproduces the notorious Thames TV Today interview of Dec. 1, 1976, where Bill Grundy provoked the Sex Pistols that shocked Britain and brought punk into national focus. — The accompanying Melody Maker reports detail the band’s first major UK tour plans, including a prospective joint package with the Ramones, Talking Heads, and Chris Spedding, and the chaotic collapse and relaunch with The Damned, The Clash, and Heartbreakers. EMI’s Nick Mobbs hails the Pistols as the vanguard of a youth wave. — Planned London showcase for Anarchy in the UK (Nov. 1976); 20-date UK tour (Nov.–Dec. 1976) including Hammersmith Palais, Roxy Theatre Harlesden (Boxing Day), and provincial halls in Norwich, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Sheffield, and more. Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition CONCERTS PAGES 4 TOUR REPORT	Rock Star Mag, 11 December 1976 – Cover Sex Punks Sue Clash, "Student Chain Gang threatened our fans" claim ROXY VENUE DROPS XMAS PISTOLS SHOW – Front page only – Clash accused, Pistols dropped from Roxy Club Read the article PAGES 1 CONCERTS

NME, 11 December 1976 – 1 page Eighteen Flight Rock ... AND THE SOUND OF THE WESTWAY – Interview with The Clash by Miles, published in NME on 11 December 1976. – Conducted in the band's rehearsal space near the Roundhouse — The Clash as an emerging punk group with a strong anti-racist, anti-fascist, and anti-violence ethos. PAGES 1 REPORT Read the article PDF	NME, 11 December 1976 – XX pages 100 Seconds than punk rocked Fleet Street WANTED**** PAGES ?	SOUNDS, 11 December 1976 – XX pages Pistols Tour in Chaos WANTED**** PAGES ?

Melody Maker, 11 Dec. 1976, 4 pages. Reprinted "The History of Rock 1976" UNCUT 1976 from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 We feel like prisoners” Punk storm grows Anarchy Tour — Report by Caroline Coon in Melody Maker, chronicling the fallout from the Sex Pistols’ TV notoriety and the collapse of the Anarchy in the UK tour. — Following the explosive Thames TV appearance, councillors, halls, and broadcasters banned the Pistols adn the other punk bands. Only six of 19 tour dates survived — The Damned ousted after siding against McLaren. Councils in Derby, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield, and Glasgow intervened, citing threats to order. Retailers reported sell-outs of “Anarchy in the UK” despite strikes at EMI’s Hayes plant. — Alex Harvey, Eric Burdon, Roger Daltrey, and Phil Collins weighed in, variously condemning hypocrisy or questioning talent. The Pistols insisted censorship had made them “prisoners,” while EMI directors considered future releases carefully. — Cancelled dates in Derby King’s Hall, Glasgow Apollo, Norwich University, Cardiff Top Rank, Bournemouth Village Bowl; surviving shows at Leeds Polytechnic, Manchester, Dundee, Plymouth, Liverpool Eric’s, Roxy Theatre London (later cancelled), and others rescheduled. Read the article \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition CONCERTS PAGES 4 TOUR REPORT	Melody Maker, Oct.–Dec. 1976, page 1 Reprinted 'HIstory of Rock 19876' from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 Letters – Punk! — A selection of readers’ letters published in Melody Maker (Oct.–Dec. 1976), reflecting public reaction to punk, record labels, and vinyl quality. — The correspondence captures the divisive impact of punk rock at the close of 1976. Bill Dyke mocks the Sex Pistols, finding them laughable; Chris Whitaker predicts punks will soon become establishment; while Geoff Graham argues their honesty is more vital than technical skill. — A young Steven Morrissey of Stretford derides the Pistols as mere fashion. — Elsewhere, George P. Cole praises Chrysalis Records for quick service on Robin Trower, and Graham Green laments falling vinyl pressing standards despite rising prices. Together, these letters reveal a readership split between contempt, cautious admiration, and consumer frustration during punk’s rise. Read the letters \| PDF PDF - all punk articles \| Online edition LETTERS PAGES 1 STEPHEN MORRISSEY HISTORY OF ROCK 1976 PUNK ONLY 38	Sniffin’ Glue, #5, XMAS 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #5 To follow [See page 105] – London'd Burning with Groups PAGES 4 CONCERT

Sounds, 1 January 1977 – 2 pages We Can Pick 'Em in '77 Breakthrough act of '77? — SOUNDS journalists predict 1977's breakthrough acts, spotlighting The Clash as "the most exciting and original of the post-Pistols new wavers" with their "strong hooks and sartorial innovations" — Features Giovanni Dadomo's prescient Clash analysis warning of their "dole queue rock" dilemma as they negotiate a major label deal, predicting their music could become "some of the finest recorded rock of the decade" — Includes 30+ artist profiles ranging from reggae act Aswad ("a hydraulic power drill" of rhythm) to proto-punks The Saints ("outstripping the Ramones at their own game") and jazz innovator Jaco Pastorius ("pushing music to new limits") PAGES 1 SHORT BIOG Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	48 Thrills, #2, 1977 – 2 pages Clash at the Roxy club — Review of The Clash's explosive two-set performance at the Roxy club on January 1st, 1977, — declares The Clash, not the Sex Pistols, as the most important and committed band on the scene CONCERT PAGES 1 Read the fanzine PDF \| PDF2	UNCUT from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Published 2015–2017 The History of Rock 1977 All punk pages Clash links below — First offering for the Clash first album reviewed, page 68 — Letters Joe Strummer writes a letter to Melody Maker (23 April 1977) nixing John Cale for bogus Roundhouse posters, page 91 — FEATURE: In Belfast, the Clash, "Desolation and chaos", October 1977, 6 pages, page 118 — FEATURE: NME April 2nd: "We ain't l ashamed to fight" The Clash, 6 pages, page 44 CONCERTS PAGES 69 LETTERS REPORT RECORD REVIEW Online Editon (full) \| PDF (punk only)

NME 16 January – 6 pages The more madder the better — Interview/scene report from Amsterdam’s Paradiso as the Sex Pistols navigate post-EMI turbulence and media frenzy on their first foray into Europe with on-the-record exchanges with Paul Cook and Glen Matlock; author not stated in the file. — Contract dispute with EMI, and the “household name” effect after Bill Grundy. Read the article \| PDF PAGES 1 SEX PISTOLS POST GRUNDY TROUBLES Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	MM / NME 22 January - 1 pages We shall have to leave Britain — Report on the Sex Pistols splitting from EMI, statement by Leslie Hill (EMI), ongoing claims/counter-claims with Malcolm McLaren, potential new labels (Chrysalis, CBS), Polydor out. PAGES 1 SEX PISTOLS POST GRUNDY TROUBLES Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Rock Star, 2 Feb 1977 – 1 pages CLASH sign — THE CLASH have this week signed to CBS in a deal claimed by some to be worth six figures to the hand. It was widely expected that the hand were ready to sign with Polydor who were said have offered deal for Europe with complete artistic and packaging Freedom PAGES 1 SNIPPET COVER ONLY Enlarge cover (No internal content) Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Sniffin’ Glue, #7, Feb. 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #7 To follow [See page 105] – Don Letts interview – Clash to play 3 nights at the Roxy at the end of February – Sign to CBS PAGES 4 CONCERT	Trouser Press No18 Feb 1977 – 6 pages The British New Wave or Will there always be an England? This Trouser Press feature from February/March 1977 documents the rise of the British New Wave. It describes the transition from Pub Rock to Punk, citing high unemployment and economic instability as cultural catalysts. The article details: Sex Pistols: Covers their EMI contract, the Bill Grundy television incident, and the single "Anarchy in the UK". The Damned: Discusses the band's formation, the single "New Rose", and their performance at the 100 Club. Eddie and the Hot Rods: Traces their origins in the London pub circuit and the release of the album Teenage Depression. The Clash: Notes their early live performances and songs like "White Riot" and "1977". The Vibrators and Generation X: Provides brief histories of their formation and early singles. Scene Dynamics: Defines the Pogo dance, DIY fashion, and the role of fanzines like Sniffin' Glue. The feature concludes with a discography of recent British punk releases from labels such as EMI, Stiff, Island, and RAK. PAGES 6 Review Read the article \| Read the PDF

	MoreOn fanzine, #3, 1977 – 3 pages The Clash: Interview — Sarah Shosub for MoreOn fanzine, issue no. 3, early 1977 interview Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon discussing their recent signing with CBS Records. — The band defends the deal, with Strummer calling the label "a tool" and Jones recounting how they handed CBS a self-produced single to avoid outside interference, they quote a CBS executive's phrase "commercial limitation on radical behaviour" with sarcastic amusement. — References a problematic gig at the Roxy Club, Covent Garden on 1 January 1977 where the sound was "really shitty." — Discusses their ongoing search for a permanent drummer, mentioning Terry Chimes recorded four songs with them but wasn't a full member. PAGES 3 CONCERT INTERVIEW Read the interview \| PDF	Sniffin’ Glue, #8, March 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #8 To follow [See page 105] – White Riot single review – Harseden Col review PAGES 4 CONCERT

NME, 19 March 1977 - 1 page London's Burning (out?) — Nick Kent documents the chaotic punk scene in London, embedding himself at a Colosseum gig featuring The Clash, Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, and The Slits — Satirizes Malcolm McLaren's mock manifesto, mocks Subway Sect's "planned obsolescence" musicianship and Buzzcocks' northern affectations, while noting the crowd's pogoing chaos — Describes The Clash's evolution from DIY aesthetic to polished CBS-signed act, praising their anthems London's Burning and White Riot despite commercial concessions — Contrasts Joe Strummer's principled rebellion with Johnny Rotten's "childish nihilism," drawing parallels to Eddie Cochran and The Who — Includes a telegram from McLaren about Glen Matlock's Sex Pistols ousting and Sid Vicious' assault on Kent — Photos of The Clash in militaristic stage gear and crowd violence at the Harlesden venue PAGES 1 CLASH v PISTOLS CONCERT Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	48 Thrills, #3, 1977 – 2 pages The Clash – White Riot / 1977 — Ecstatic review of The Clash's debut single on CBS, featuring White Riot and 1977, — Praises the drumming of Terry Chimes, analyzes the lyrics of White Riot — Compares the B-side, 1977, to a Kinks riff and describes its middle section as sounding like "sten guns on black vinyl", 'the single worth the long wait' and builds anticipation for the forthcoming album English.html \| PDF PAGES 1 RECORD REVIEW	Trash, Issue 1, 1977 # pages TRASH #1 WANTED ** — The Clash content: early articles/features on The Clash (alongside The Damned**). Source describes the issue as “a top read,” noting its unusual shiny paper stock. PDF \| HTML

Melody Maker, 23 April 1977 – 4 pages Clash tilt for the Top — Clash tilt for the top: The Clash headline a show at London's Rainbow Theatre on May 9, supported by The Jam, Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, and The Prefects. Their 27-date UK tour includes stops in Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Brighton. — Clash personality: Joe Strummer discusses The Clash's CBS deal, punk's lack of radio support, and his disdain for venues like the Roxy. He reflects on his upbringing, his brother's suicide, and the band's political stance, dismissing rock's power to effect change but affirming his commitment to personal freedom. — The Clash's UK tour (27 dates), Rainbow Theatre show (May 9), and mentions of The Jam, Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, The Prefects, and The Slits as support acts. CONCERT PAGES 4 WHITE RIOT TOUR INTERVIEW STORY Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	NME, 2 April 1977 – 3 pages The Clash: Thinking Man's Yobs Stens Guns in Knightsbridge — Raw, unfiltered profile of The Clash during their explosive early days, penned by Tony Parsons with photos by Chalkie Davies. — Joe Strummer’s defiant leadership, Mick Jones’ emotional intensity, and Paul Simonon’s charm. Highlights their DIY ethos, from self-made battle fatigues to rehearsals in a rat-infested British Rail warehouse. — Clashes with Teds, students, and authorities during the aborted Anarchy Tour, their CBS signing, studio battles, and ambition to transform Rehearsal Rehearsals into a rebel hub. Declares 1977 as their year. CONCERTS PAGES 3 ANARCHY TOUR STORY Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3 \| Photo \| alt text Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Record Mirror, 9 April 1977 – 2 pages The Storm is Coming — The Clash's breakthrough moment as White Riot jumps 60 chart places and their debut album gains momentum, violent backlash against the band, including bricks thrown through windows by those who "can't identify with what we play", Strummer's manifesto declares war on media: "They want to stamp us out...we want to persecute them off the earth", 3-week album recording contrasted with with ELP's 2-year process, mocking progressive rock excess — Joe Strummer delivers apocalyptic visions of impending government control: "I see army conscription returning, identity cards, numbers", Mick Jones discusses the band's working-class roots and rejection of "love-song syndrome" rock, citing Phil Ochs as political inspiration CONCERT PAGES 2 RECORD REVIEW INTERVIEW Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3

Sounds, 9 April 1977 – 1 pages If you don't like The Clash, you don't like rock 'n' roll Album review — Pete Silverton's definitive five-star review of The Clash's debut album declares it "the standard to which any band of the seventies will have to aspire" — Praises Strummer's lyrical genius in channeling working-class angst despite his middle-class background, particularly in London's Burning and Career Opportunities — Highlights Police and Thieves as "the best white reggae ever" while critiquing producer Mickey Foote's occasional missteps like the phasing on Cheat — Contrasts The Clash's substance with The Damned, arguing their lyrics are "irrelevant trifles" compared to Clash's socially charged anthems — Declares the album both "the best white dance record of the seventies" and a cultural landmark that "will change people's perceptions" — Features Ray Stevenson's iconic cover photo of the band in their spray-painted attire PAGES 1 RECORD REVIEW Read the article \| PDF \| PDF2 \| JPG \| JPG \| JPG	1977 04 02 Melody Maker – 6 pages The Clash: We ain’t ashamed to fight — Profile of The Clash around the Westway as they prepare for the White Riot Tour with extensive quotes from Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon on their confrontational ethos, fights with Teds, and their search for a new drummer, with Strummer declaring, "It's not for them if they can't understand it." — Discusses their influences, the recording of their debut album for CBS, and songs like "White Riot", "1977", and "Career Opportunities". — Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park on 9 May 1977 as part of the tour. PAGES 6 TOUR PREVIEW INTERVIEW Read the article \| PDF	1977 04 16 NME Jordan interview - Sex Pistols # pages A meeting with Jordan, punk face and close friend of Johnny Rotten — Profile of Jordan (Pamela) of Seditionaries (Swastika armband infamy), her fashion-led persona, ties to the Sex Pistols, and media attention during a U.S. trip. SEX PISTOLS PAGES 1 Read the article \| PDF

Melody Maker 23 Jan 1977 – 1 pages Readers’ letters — Strummer explains / The Clash write, right? — Joe Strummer addresses fans over erroneous Roundhouse posters/ads and clarifies that The Clash were never booked for the Easter shows. (non-appearance ay John Cale gig) LETTER PAGES 1 COBCERT Read the article \| PDF	Zig-Zag #71, April 1977 – 3 pages Konkrete Klockwork — Kris Needs delivers a landmark profile of The Clash . — Declares The Clash the most exciting group of the new wave, more important than Eddie & The Hot Rods or The Damned. — First gig recalled: Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, Leighton Buzzard, with an explosive White Riot. — Profiles members Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and drummer Terry Chimes; notes rehearsal base in Camden Town under manager Bernard Rhodes. — Song inspirations: Notting Hill Riots (White Riot), vice queen Janie Jones (Janie Jones), London’s Burning on the Westway, dystopian 1977. — History covered from London S.S. through The Heartdrops, to Joe quitting the 101ers. — Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre (first out-of-London gig 9 October 1976); 100 Club Punk Festival (20 Sept 1976); Screen on the Green (29 Aug 1976); ICA gigs (2nd and 23rd Oct 1976); RCA (5 Nov 1976); Roxy (1 Jan 1977); Anarchy Tour with Sex Pistols, Damned, Heartbreakers (Dec 1976); Harlesden Colosseum (11 Mar 1977). — On the “Anarchy” tour: cancelled dates after the Sex Pistols–Bill Grundy scandal, leaving the band frustrated but politically hardened. — Focus on the Harlesden Colosseum gig (March 1977): The Slits debut, Subway Sect revival, new-look Buzzcocks, capped by a ferocious Clash set. — Recording insights: sessions with Guy Stevens, later replaced by Micky Foote. Songs include White Riot, 1977, Garage Land, and radical reggae cover Police & Thieves. — Notes the CBS contract, six-figure deal, and accusations of “selling out,” countered by insistence on artistic control. — Concludes that the debut LP will be “the most exciting album in years” and an all-time classic. CONCERTS PAGES 3 EARLY GIGS ANARCHY TOUR Read the article PDF6 \| PDF1 \| PDF2 \| ALT-TEXT3 \| PDF4 \| Photos 5a, 5b \|	Sniffin’ Glue, #9, April 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #9 To follow [See page 105] – Clash ST review – Clash Ad PAGES 4 CONCERT

Melody Maker 16th April 1977 "The Clash CBS", New Musical Express 21st May 1977 "An unspecified figure", New Musical Express \|28th May 1977 God Save The Queen 3 pages The Clash: The Clash CBS — Review of The Clash’s debut album also Sex Pistols God Save The Queen single PAGES 3 RECORD REVIEW Read the article \| PDF	MELODY MAKER, 30th April 1977 Who's a punk Poor quality - WANTED **** — Inside article on Punk unreadable Read the article \| PDF	Punk Fanzine CLICHE #1 1977 WANTED**** unreadable — Featuring: Live gig review of The Clash at the Rainbow May 9th 1977 + singles reviews. Read the article \| PDF

Album Tracking, May 1977 – 2 pages Album tracking May 1977 - The Clash feature — Mike Flood Page profiles The Clash at their explosive 1977 peak, capturing punk's generational revolt against rock establishment complacency, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon detail their confrontational ethos: "We're dealing with oppression" through raw tracks like "1977" and "White Riot", Jones declares "we're a trashy white rock band" — Reveals chaotic recording of debut album after rejecting CBS producer who demanded proper pronunciation, eventually self-producing with Mickie Foote, Notting Hill Carnival riot inspiration for "White Riot" — Punk's "amphetamine-fast" energy with Fleetwood Mac and Eagles' polished sound, The Clash as 'heirs' to Eddie Cochran and The Who, predicts punk's brief lifespan ("maybe just two years") while asserting its necessity to revitalize stagnant rock scene — Visual aesthetic: army fatigues, paint-splattered shoes, and "a brick through the window" attitude PAGES 2 RECORD REVIEW STORY Read the article \| PDF1 \| PDF2 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	48 Thrills, #4, 1977 – 7 pages The Clash (CBS) & Guildford Civic Hall & Capital Radio 7" — Extensive review of The Clash's self-titled debut album, entering the charts at number 12, an 'essential record' that will show up inferior punk and new wave cash-ins — Notes flaws like the low mixing of Joe Strummer's rhythm guitar but praises the songs' strength — Includes a live review from the White Riot Tour stop at Guildford Civic Hall on 1st May 1977 — Includes review of NME free 7" single, Capital Radio — History of 48 Thrills CONCERT PAGES 7 RECORD REVIEW Read the article \| PDF3	NME, 21 May 1977 – 2 pages Is this what we ordered? – Neil Spencer critiques The Clash's Rainbow Theatre gig (9th May, 1977, White Riot Tour), questioning the New Wave movement's authenticity, Criticises punk's anti-intellectualism while acknowledging its energy and protest ethos against 1970s British stagnationc – Compares punk's pogo dancing unfavorably to reggae's fluid movements, while praising The Clash's cover of Junior Murvin's Police And Thieves - Historical precedents for concert violence from Alex Harvey, Bay City Rollers, and 1950s teddy boys CONCERT PAGES 2 STORY Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Record Mirror, 7 May 1977 – 1 page C'est la Guerre — Barry Cain reports on The Clash's explosive Paris performance at Palais de Glace during their 1977 European tour — Strummer mocking French punks as "hippies", new drummer Nicky Headon, chaotic post-gig jam with Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies covering Gloria and White Riot in a dingy disco, Cain predicting "The Clash will be unbelievable" on upcoming dates CONCERT PAGES 1 Read the article PDF1 PDF2 \| PDF3 \| PDF4	Rock Scene, no. May 1977 - 4 pages Sex Pistols! Clash! U.K. Rock! — Photo story with most photos coming from the Electric Circus, Manchester 9th December 1976 featuring the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, and New York’s Heartbreakers. CONCERTS PAGES 4 Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Sounds, 14 May 1977 – 3 pages The Front Line: On the Road with The Clash — Giovanni Dadomo's tour diary captures The Clash's explosive 1977 Scotland shows, from Aberdeen Students Union to Edinburgh Playhouse, where even guitar malfunctions couldn't derail their incendiary performances — Reveals backstage tensions with Joe Strummer threatening violence over press leaks, while Mick Jones plays through a septic finger injury during Career Opportunities — Documents the band's transformative cover of Toots Hibbert's Pressure Drop and Strummer's guitar-smashing rage during Police and Thieves — Annette Weatherman's photos of the band's chaotic energy, including Paul Simonon playing slot machines pre-show and Topper Headon cementing his place as "a great little drummer" — Contrasts support acts: The Slits' leopard-print comeback, Subway Sect's nervous debut, and Buzzcocks' evolution from "rough as a bear's arse" to Dadomo's new obsession — Captures punk's communal spirit when The Jam's bassist loans his Rickenbacker to save Simonon's failed equipment mid-set - Dadomo's closing manifesto: "I just wanna set fire to the bloody typewriter and dance to my favorite band" encapsulates the Clash's transcendent live power CONCERTS PAGES 3 TOUR REVIEW Read the article PDF \| PDF2 \| PDF3 \| PDF4 \| PDF5

Trash #2, May 1977 – 2 pages TRASH 77 #2 — Trash 77 #2 a major review of The Clash’s debut LP, alongside commentary on Rock Against Racism. — Main feature: The Clash, with playful headline Why does Mick Jones always look so happy?, The Clash’s debut LP described as the year’s most important release, comments on dole life, IRA bomb threats, and youth frustrations. ALBUM REVIEW PAGES 2 Read the fanzine \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Best Magazine #9, May 1977 – 3 pages Paris Is Burning? Clash & Damned A report on the 1977 Paris punk explosion, framing The Clash and The Damned as the vanguard of a violent, socially-charged New Wave against a backdrop of city-wide strikes and garbage piles. — The Clash concert at Palais des Glaces, Place de la République, Paris, Friday, April 27 by Francis Dordor, The Damned concert the following night. Mont-de-Marsan Punk Festival referenced. English \| French \| PDF PAGES 3 CONCERTS REPORT	The Punk Scene Magazine, 1977 The Punk Scene: CLUBS, PUBS AND OTHER PUNK PLACES in which to be 'scene' 1977 “Punk Zine” piece folds out into a poster of The Clash - 6 pages Read the article PDF

Bravo, 8 June 1977 # pages Scandal at the Clash concert — Scandal at the Clash concert in the London Rainbow Theatre reported by Margit Rietti, detailing violent fan riots, an aggressive atmosphere fueled by the band's provocative style and music, including tracks like Janie Jones, and London's Burning. — Gig culminated in a major brawl, with fans tearing up seating and throwing it at the stage, leading to police intervention. CONCERT PAGES 2 German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Melody Maker, 4 June 1977 – 1 page plus 3pp Rotten/Jones/Sex Pistols article Local censors out in force to ban punk rock groups — Two articles. "Local censors out in force to ban punk rock groups" featuring The Clash and "Rotten! Sex Pistols talk to Allan Jones." — Reports widespread punk bans: The Stranglers lose seven tour dates including Leeds Polytechnic and Nottingham Playhouse, while Sex Pistols are rejected by Bristol Colston Hall — Reveals plans for two-day Bristol punk festival with Sex Pistols and The Clash headlining separate nights after venue rejections — The Clash manager Bernard Rhodes details insurance obstacles for London Rainbow return show following their controversial White Riot concert, charts the political fallout of punk, with Tory-controlled GLC reviewing concert codes as councils nationwide crack down on the scene — Main feature is an explosive interview where Rotten and bandmates savage contemporaries like The Clash, The Damned, and rock elders including Mick Jagger and Robert Plant, while defending their controversial reputation — Rotten/Jones/Sex Pistols' article on street confrontation with police in Notting Hill, framed by Johnny Rotten as "living in England in 1977", Sex Pistols' new single God Save The Queen enters charts at No.25 amid ongoing media frenzy and establishment backlash CONCERTS PAGES 1 STORY CLASH v PISTOLS v DAMNED Read the article \| PDF	OOR, 1 June 1977 – 3 pages Walkie-talkie me The Clash — A lengthy feature following The Clash around Amsterdam during their 1977 European tour, capturing their raw, antagonistic dynamic and political ethos. — Interview with Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, and Mick Jones as they critique hippies, discuss their fears of fascism and the approaching "1984", and explain the meaning behind songs like White Riot and 1977. — Incidents include a staged photo at an Amsterdam police station, attempts to buy cannabis, and a tense dinner argument between the band and manager Bernie Rhodes over their lack of control and their £25 weekly wage. — The piece portrays the band's nihilistic worldview, their rejection of the music industry, and their stark, class-conscious commentary on English society. CONCERT PAGES 3 German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Rock & Folk 06.77, 1977 # pages Clash: Palais des Glaces, Review of The Clash at the Palais des Glaces, 27 April. Clipping and photo only. English Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Melody Maker, 11 June 1977 – 2 pages Insulting behaviour — Report on arrests and a court appearance by Malcolm McLaren after the Sex Pistols’ “God Save The Queen” boat party on the Thames during the Silver Jubilee. — Bow Street Magistrates’ Court, not-guilty plea, £100 bail, party aboard the cruiser Queen Elizabeth; photo notes Johnny Rotten, Julien Temple, Jamie Reid. Read the article \| PDF CONCERT PAGES 2 SEX PISTOLS	Trash, Issue 3, 1977 – 3 pages Trash 77 – Nº3 — Third issue of Glasgow’s punk fanzine Trash 77. Heat of the 1977 scene with a focus on The Clash and emerging UK punk bands. — The Clash, assessing their breakthrough singles and live power, alongside commentary on the debut LP and its political edge, the tension between punks and authorities, and the multi-cultural atmosphere around Rock Against Racism. — The Clash live sets; Rock Against Racism events; Glasgow punk gigs featuring new local acts. Read the fanzine PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3 \| PDF4 \| PDF5 \| Review of Trash77 #3 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Sniffin’ Glue, #10, June 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #10 To follow [See page 105] – White Riot Tour PAGES 4 CONCERT Sniffin’ Glue, #12 August 1976 – XX pages Sniffin’ Glue, #12 Holding text [See page 105] – 101ers singl ereview PAGES 4 CONCERT

NME, 23 July 1977 – 1 pages One little piggy went to market — three little piggies stayed in the CBS car… — Chaotic chronicle of The Clash’s aborted Digbeth Rag Market gig in Birmingham, police intervention, and eventual impromptu set at Barbarella’s. — Joe Strummer’s interactions with soaked fans, Bernie Rhodes’ behind-the-scenes manoeuvres, tensions within the band. — Cameo appearances by Shag Nasty, Warhead, and Arianna of The Slits, plus disputes over equipment. — Digbeth Rag Market performance; Barbarella’s gig, Birmingham, July 1977; concurrent The Jam show at Hammersmith Odeon. CONCERTS PAGES 1 Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2	Record Mirror, 22 July 1977 – 3 pages We ask you, do these men look like degenerates? — Barry Cain's incendiary interview with The Clash captures the band's defiant stance amid controversy over their cancelled Birmingham Rag Market gig, branded "degenerates" by authorities — New tracks Complete Control, Clash City Rockers, White Man in Hammersmith Palais, and The Prisoner while dismissing political pigeonholing: "We are not the new leaders" — Joe Strummer and Nicky Headon's three-day jail stint over a Birmingham hotel key theft, with brutal prison conditions described — the CBS feud over the forced Remote Control single release: "They had their way — they f----d it up" — Features scathing takes on imitator bands, The Pistols' "thick" criticisms, and The Jam's "conservative nonsense" during their joint tour CONCERTS PAGES 3 RECORD REVIEW INTERVIEW CLASH v PISTOLS Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2 Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Rock & Folk, July 1977 - 9 pages Punk Special — Punk dossier by Alain Dister, examining the rise of the Clash, Sex Pistols, Damned, Saints, Jam, Ramones, Dictators and Stranglers. — Focus on the Clash: politicised, working-class roots, influenced by New York Dolls and Pete Townshend, described as folk-punk and heirs to Woody Guthrie. — Discography section lists French pressings of The Clash, Damned, Saints, Jam, Sex Pistols, Ramones, and Dictators. PAGES 9 SHORT BIOGS French \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Sniffin’ Glue, July 1977 # pages - To follow, ... PDF \| HTML	Sounds, 16 July 1977 – 2 pages Britain's burning Cancelled, But who's to blame, the establishment or the media? — Eugen Beer investigates the cancellation of The Clash's Birmingham Rag Market festival, banned by authorities citing punk's "obscene and disgusting" reputation fueled by media hysteria — Reveals how police superintendent Clough orchestrated opposition using sensational NME headlines about a fictional "punk murder," while church officials mocked band names like Shag Nasty in court — Details the coalition of objectors: 13 pubs led by Matador's licensee, St Martins Church fearing disrupted evensong, and upscale restaurant Lorenzo's despite being closed Sundays — Features paradoxical comments from Labour councillor Gordon Biggs who called punk "pornographic" yet admitted: "We have failed our young people abysmally" — Exposes promotional fallout for Endale Associates (organizers of the Anarchy Tour) after investing £1,100, with ads already printed for The Saints, Cherry Vanilla and Subway Sect — Documents Birmingham's history of cultural suppression, from banning barefoot ballet in the 1930s to 1977's moral panic over punk's "axe to grind" against the system CONCERT PAGES 3 STORY Read the article PDF \| Front Cover.jpg Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Sunday Times, July 1977 # pages Good clean punk — Gordon Burn examines the rise of punk rock in 1977, following the backlash after the Sex Pistols' TV scandal and the rebranding of punk as new wave. It captures the contradictions between commercialisation and rebellion. — The article follows the White Riot ’77 tour, with The Clash, The Slits, The Subway Sect, and others, describing chaotic scenes in Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and St Albans and London’s Rainbow.. Onstage intensity and offstage antics highlight punk’s raw energy. — Mick Jones and Joe Strummer, who discuss the political perceptions of their songs, life on tour, and clashes with promoters. Dave Cork, the organiser, frames the tour as a rebirth of excitement comparable to Hendrix and The Cream. CONCERTS PAGES 4 TOUR REPORT Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Rock en Stock, no. 2, July 1977, pp. 16-18... and Rock in Stock no.3 page 67 Second stage: Subway Sect and The Clash A two-part review of a Skydog-promoted punk night in Paris The Clash and Subway Sect at the Palais des Glaces, Paris by Ludovic Olmi and Christian Louis Savaging the inept opening act Subway Sect before praising the explosive, politically-charged performance by headliners The Clash Includes letter in Rock in Stock No 3, page 67 CONCERT PAGES 4 REPORT French \| English \| PDF	DIVERS MAGAZINE, ?? 1977 # pages Divers Magazine (France) WANTED **** Photos, poster PDF \| HTML

Heat, 10 August 1977 – 4 pages Headon talks the Clash — A multi-article feature including an interview with drummer Nicky Headon discussing the cancelled Belfast Ulster Hall gig and plans to record a second album. — Two separate live reviews of The Clash's performance at Trinity College in Dublin on 21 October 1977 by Pete Price and Stephen Rapid. — The reports detail on-stage incidents, including Joe Strummer stopping the show to confront aggressive security and a fan who was spitting, and the band's intense rapport with the audience. CONCERTS PAGES 4 Read the fanzine \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	International Times, August 1977 – 1 pages Clash in studio Negative Minimalism is Dead — A brief, confrontational exchange/interview between the IT journalist and band members Mick Jones and Joe Strummer, who are hostile to the publication. — The band ultimately agrees to provide their own captions for photos, resulting in quotes from Nicky "Topper" Headon ("This is to sell your poxy paper"), Paul Simonon ("The Grapes of Wrath"), and Mick Jones ("Whoever said PUNK IS DEAD is a cunt"). — The article mentions the rumoured presence of producer Lee Perry, though he was not there at the time, and the band's sarcastic comment about recording a "double album of our Greatest Hits." PAGES 1 INTERVIEW Engish \| German \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Melody Maker, 13 August 1977 – 3 pages Lost in France 99% of text. Upgrade wanted ** — Allan Jones documents the chaotic second Mont de Marson punk festival in southern France, featuring The Clash, The Damned, and Dr. Feelgood amid technical disasters and drunken antics — The disastrous coach journey from Paris and chronicles on-stage meltdowns including The Maniacs' bassist attacking equipment and Captain Sensible being stretchered off after stink bomb prank — The Jam arrested for fountain-diving while naked, Rat Scabies vomiting in hotel lobby, and violent encounters with French paratroopers — Details musical performances: The Damned battling sound failures, The Clash's politically charged set interrupted by Sensible, and Dr. Feelgood's midnight frenzy saving the festival — Highlights Tyla Gang as musical standouts with "Young Lords" and "Suicide Jockey" amid otherwise shambolic French bands like The Lous — Quotes Lee Brilleaux**'s relentless anti-French tirades throughout, culminating in backstreet bar declaration: "I 'ate the f----- French" CONCERT PAGES 3 English.html \| PDF

NME, 13 August 1977 – 2 pages They came, the saw, they pogoed — Tony Parsons documents the chaotic 1977 Mont de Marsan punk festival in southern France, featuring The Clash, The Damned, and other UK acts — The Clash deliver the festival's standout performance despite tensions after Captain Sensible disrupts their set with stink bombs, The Damned debut new guitarist Lou while Rat Scabies trashes his kit and Captain Sensible ends up hospitalized after a retaliatory attack — The Jam controversially withdraw when bumped from their scheduled slot, leaving Paul Weller frustrated — Atmosphere mixes camaraderie and rivalry, with backstage antics involving Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon (playing despite glandular fever), local acts like Shakin' Street and Bijou impress, while drug use and poor organization create chaos throughout the event CONCERT PAGES 2 Read the article v1 PDF1 \| PDF2 (poor) \| Read the article v2 (best) PDF3 (best)	Melody Maker, 6 Aug. 1977 – 8 pages Everyone has a beastly side — Stockholm dispatch with Johnny Rotten, Paul Cook and Sid Vicious; Scandinavian press frenzy, raggare clashes, and wry observations on booze, TV and life on tour. Read the article \| PDF SEX PISTOLS PAGES 8	Zig-Zag #75, August 1977 – 1 pages Capital Radio NME 7" review Keinch, Colin. “More Singles…”. Zigzag (UK), no. 75, Aug. 1977, pp. 1 page. Review includes The Clash: “Listen/Interview/Capital Radio”. REVIEW THE CLASH: Listen/Interview/Capital Radio. A collectors’ item in its own time. This single was given away through NME to anyone who sent in the red sticker attached to the first 10,000 copies of The Clash album. I haven't seen this record reviewed anywhere, although NME did modestly point out that it was “utterly incredible”. “Listen” is a lengthy instrumental improvisation with the interview The Clash and Tony Parsons on a tube train — fading in … putting it out, countless blessings to The Clash for recording an ace single for nothing, and to the people who haven't got a copy — tough, ’cos it's an absolute dynamite 45! — Colin Keinch PAGES 1 RECORD REVIEW Read the review \| PDF

Bravo, 29 September 1977 – 2 pages The Clash, the four nobody wants — A feature on The Clash detailing their chaotic lifestyle, rehearsing in a condemned building on Camden High Street and punk violence. — New drummer Nicky Headon replacing Tory Crimes, and recounts incidents of on-stage violence, including a festival in Belgium where they were pelted with stones and cans, costly hotel carpet incident in Birmingham that inspired the song The Prisoner, and internal band friction, notably with guitarist Mick Jones. — Their appearance on the German TV show "Musikladen" is also referenced as an example of the rejection they frequently faced. CONCERTS PAGES 2 BEHIND THE SCENES German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	NME, 3 September 1977 – 2 pages God, what a bummer! Stuck here with Joe Strummer! — Chris Salewicz's explosive account of The Clash's chaotic performance at Belgium's Bilzen festival, where frontman Joe Strummer attacked security barricades mid-show, mirroring the band's anti-establishment ethos. — Detailed backstage tensions reveal Strummer's deep mistrust of journalists ("All journalists are swine"), contrasting with guitarist Mick Jones' more media-friendly approach. — Dissects the band's art-school roots (Central School of Art, Hammersmith College, Byam Shaw) and rejects their "political band" label, quoting Simonon: "I didn't know 'oo the Prime Minister was." — London's Burning, Capital Radio, Complete Control, plus new song The Prisoner referencing German soldiers. — The disastrous Bilzen festival (Belgium) where The Clash followed Elvis Costello and The Damned, with violent crowd clashes and Strummer's onstage barricade demolition. — Controversial St Albans show where Strummer banned security and staged a kamikaze crowd dive. CONCERT PAGES 3 RECORD REVIEW EARLY YEARS BIOG Read the Article v1 PDF1 \| PDF2 \| Read the article v3 \| PDF3 v3 the better	Oh Boy, 24 September 1977 – 2 pages Poster — Clash poster POSTER PAGES 2 Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Zig-Zag #76, September 1977 – 7 pages Belgium’s Burning! & Mont de Marsen — Robin Banks recounts The Clash’s infamous appearance at the Bilzen Jazz Festival (11 Aug 1977, Belgium), where the group confronted hostility from hippies and jazz fans, violent crowd missiles, and a barbed wire barrier separating audiences. — Plus a review of the The Clash’s at the Mont de Marsen Festival (5 Aug 1977, France), where the group confronted hostility from hippies and jazz fans, violent crowd missiles, and a barbed wire barrier separating audiences. — A review their new single *Complete Control* and B-side *City of the Dead* is praised — At Bilzen festival, flying bottles, rocks, and bolts, backstage aftermath saw Jones declaring, “We showed ’em tonight”, clutching a rock as a souvenir. — Mont de Marsan festival with The Clash’s standout set, plus features on Sham 69, Subway Sect, Steel Pulse, and Motorhead. PAGES 7 CONCERTS Read the article \| PDF \| PDF2	Echo of the Savanes, #34, 1977– 6 pages The miracle of the multiplication of punks — A substantial French cultural analysis of the punk phenomenon by Patrice Bollon. — Punk as a reaction, failed dreams of the hippie counterculture, the Sex Pistols' Anarchy in the UK and The Clash's White Riot. — Punk's relationship with urban decay, describing it as "urban metal" — Contrasts the spectacle of British punk (Sex Pistols, The Damned, The Clash) with the colder approach of New York acts like Television and The Ramones, and touches on the emerging French scene (Téléphone, Stinky Toys). PAGES 6 NEW PUNK CULTURE French \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	SOUNDI: Sept 1977? – 1 page URBAABIA UHMAA! Wanted **** Finnish rock magazine Soundi (often shortened to Sound). MICK JONES, PAUL SIMENON ja JOE STRUMMER Ц 'THE CLASH' He tuovat esille punk rock'in TODELLISET kasvot: se on tärkeää arvostuksen ja kunnioituksen puolesta! MICK JONES, PAUL SIMONON and JOE STRUMMER - 'THE CLASH' They bring out the TRUE face of punk rock: it is important for respect and recognition!

Melody Maker, 29 October 1977 - 3 pages Clash lose control: Conflict and clash in Belfast. — Ian Birch documents The Clash's disastrous Belfast concert attempt at Ulster Hall, canceled due to last-minute insurance withdrawal despite 800 advance ticket sales, chaotic scenes as fans protest outside the bomb-damaged Europa Hotel (Europe's most bombed hotel) after cancellation, with five arrests and street blockades, the band's frustration after being mistaken for UDA members due to punk attire during radio interview at Downtown Radio — Contrasts with successful Dublin shows at Trinity College, featuring explosive performances of London's Burning and Police And Thieves with fans storming the stage — Details political tensions as Protestant and Catholic would-be musicians seek Joe Strummer's advice amid religious divides. Quotes Mick Jones on the irony of their Belfast riot backdrop: "They don't need to be reminded - you just walk down the street" CONCERTS PAGES 3 STORY Read the article ... PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3 \| PDF4 \| PDF5	Popfoto, October 1977 – 3 pages Punk The rock rebels from the garbage can — A German colour spread profiling the major punk bands of 1977, providing line-ups, discographies, and defining characteristics for a teen audience. — The Damned (New Rose), Generation X (Your Generation), The Jam (In The City), The Clash (White Riot, Remote Control), Boomtown Rats (Lookin’ After Number One), The Vibrators (Baby Baby), and Sex Pistols (Anarchy In The UK). — The Clash are highlighted as the most political band, with a quote from Tony Parsons in the NME urging readers to buy their LP, noting their lyrics against racial hatred and class hostility. — Other notable details include The Damned being the first English punk band to play in America, Generation X's on-stage violence, and the Sex Pistols' prowess at generating scandal. PUNK PEN PICTURES PAGES 3 German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Oh Boy, #46, October 1977 – # pages Oh Boy Magazine, WANTED **** — Sex Pistols, The Clash English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Sounds, 29 October 1977 – 4 pages Clash in the City of the Dead — Dual-article spread on The Clash, with reporting from both Giovanni Dadomo in London and Caroline Coon in Belfast. — "Clash in the City of the Dead" documents a tense CBS Records interview where the band appears bored yet revealing - discussing their European tour, fan interactions, and upcoming single recording. — Paul Simonon details dangerous tour incidents in Sweden and Germany while handling fan mail personally. — Second piece "The Clash in Belfast" covers the cancelled Ulster Hall gig due to insurance withdrawal, showing the band mediating between angry punk fans and authorities. — Aborted Belfast show (Oct 1977), successful Dublin performances at Trinity College the following night. CONCERTS PAGES 4 GERMANY/SWEDEN Read the article \| PDF	NME, 1 October 1977 – 3 pages Back in the UK — Rob Tyner of MC5 documents Britain's 1977 punk scene in this first-hand account, opening with a chaotic Generation X show at London's Marquee Club where fans spit on Billy Idol amidst "phantom werewolves in battle gear". — Sex Pistols' Sid Vicious (watching banned videos at Virgin Records) and Paul Cook, plus analysis of punk's political divide between UK and US audiences. Clash, Damned gigs. — Britain's scene thrives despite establishment backlash, namechecking Donovan Letts' Punk Rock Movie and Keith Moon's dismissal of punk as "a new disease". PUNK SCENE PAGES 3 STORY CONCERTS UK / US PUNK Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	NME, 29 October 1977 – 2 pages + Clash visit Belfast for picture session — Chaos erupts as The Clash's Belfast show at Ulster Hall collapses last-minute due to withdrawn insurance, sparking punk riots and five arrests. — Fans march to the band's Europa Hotel base (dubbed "world's most-bombed"), met by police cordons while Joe Strummer blames insurers for cancellation. — Failed attempts to relocate gig to Queen's University see hysterical crowds chanting as authorities block performance despite band offering damage guarantees. — Drummer Nicky Headon fumes: "All these bands refuse to play Belfast... then when one comes, the place is closed down." — Incident casts doubt on upcoming Belfast shows by The Runaways and The Stranglers, though latter's promoters remain "99% confident." — (better PDF) David Bowie comments on Punk, Clash dates changed, Pistols with copyright problems and Punk overview by Tony Parsons CONCERT PAGES 2 Read the article v1 \| PDF1 Read the article v2 \| PDF2 v2 best/more

Bravo, 6 October 1977 – 2 pages 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. PAGES 2 CONCERT German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Noncha Allt!, 1977 - 6 pages The Clash, Malmo — A concert review and interview from the Swedish fanzine covering The Clash's performance at Dad's Dancehall in Malmö on 7 October 1977. — The review details the support acts, local band New Bondage (playing Shocked & Defeated, Got No Job) and Problem, before describing The Clash's set including London's Burning, 1977, Hate & War, Complete Control, Remote Control, Janie Jones, 48 Hours, and encores White Riot and 1977. — A brief interview with Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, and Mick Jones touches on their previous gig in Hamburg, the upcoming show in Ronneby, and their opinions on other bands, praising the Ramones and Patti Smith Group while dismissing many English punk bands as "crap". — The piece also includes a sidebar listing a potential 1977 setlist featuring tracks like Police & Thieves, Clash City Rockers, and Garageland. PAGES 6 CONCERT INTERVIEW Swedish \| Engllish \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	New York Rocker, v1 #10, Sep/Oct 1977, 3 pages The Clash — An proper scan would be welcome — Extended interview with The Clash during autumn 1977. Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, and Topper Headon discuss violence with Teds, their rapid turnover of drummers, the debut LP, censorship on Top of the Pops, bans in Birmingham, and ambitions for touring America. They compare themselves with Sex Pistols, Subway Sect, Slits, and U.S. bands like The Ramones, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, and Blondie. The group reject disco, fashion fads, and “revivalist” bands, but champion reggae and street-level authenticity. — Dunstable, live recording of “London’s Burning”; violent scenes at RCA art college gig; cancelled show in Birmingham; Topper mentions seeing the Sex Pistols at the Nashville and the Notting Hill Gate riot. PAGES 3 CONCERTS INTERVIEW Read the article \| PDF

Melody Maker, 29 Oct. 1977 - 7 pages Desolation and chaos — The Clash's attempt to open their UK tour at Ulster Hall in Belfast, cancelled at the eleventh hour after insurers refused cover, allegedly due to outstanding claims from previous concerts. — Details the band's grim tour of the city's devastation and a tense, mistaken-identity encounter where security thought them UDA members with quotes from Mick Jones and Joe Strummer express fury and impotence against the authorities. — The cancelled show led to fan riots, arrests, and a scene of "desolation and chaos." — Contrasts this with two triumphant, chaotic shows at Trinity College in Dublin, where the band played "London's Burning" and "Police And Thieves" to ecstatic crowds. CONCERT PAGES 7 Read the article \| PDF		Lots more from 1976 & 1977 ... Smaller articles 1974-1977: (1) the 101ers and pre-Clash ('74–'76) here ; (2) The Clash's early gigs (July '76–Nov '76) here ; (3) Anarchy Tour (Dec '76) here (4) pre White Riot (Jan–March '77) here (5) French Mini Tour (April '77) (6) White Riot Tour (May '77) here (7) UK & European Dates (Summer '77) here (8) Out of Control Tour (Oct '77–Dec '77) here

Record Mirror, 12 November 1977 – 2 pages Head on Clash — Tim Lotts' visceral road report captures The Clash's 1977 Sheffield Top Rank gig, opening with a surreal fantasy of Mick Jones violently attacking him over a negative 'Complete Control' review, explosive live show where sputum and glasses fly, converting skeptic Lotts into a "Clash zombie" despite earlier criticisms of their "gutless" recordingse — Paul Simonon's delinquent past throwing bricks from Trellick Towers high-rises and vandalizing cars, contrasting with Nicky Headon's polite "teenage eyes" behind wrap-around shades — Chaotic backstage dynamic: from chefs delivering fruit platters mid-rant to Joe Strummer's discomfort with groupies ("They're just a pain") — Chronicles a Bonnie & Clyde-style hotel escape in Birmingham amid "unfinished business" with management, with Jones debating UFOs and monster babies on the tour bus CONCERT PAGES 2 Read the article \| PDF	Musik Express, November 1977 – 3 pages Punk Scene in London — Musik Express short, generic piece on London's punk explosion, profiling key bands like Sex Pistols, The Clash, and The Stranglers dominating the UK charts, Sex Pistols' controversial rise with God Save The Queen hitting #1 despite radio bans and label dropouts — The Stranglers' Rattus Norvegicus as a top-selling album blending punk aggression with Doors-like organ textures, art-punk experimentation (Ultravox!) with working-class anthems (The Clash's White Riot) and pub rock roots (Graham Parker). Emerging acts: Boomtown Rats' Stones-inspired swagger, Generation X's Your Generation parody, and Elvis Costello's unlikely success PAGES 3 BIOG GENERAL German \| English \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Hot Press, November 1977 – 3 pages Clash rule ok? — Bill Graham covering The Clash's pivotal, chaotic gig at Trinity College Dublin on 21 October 1977, following the last-minute cancellation of their Belfast Ulster Hall show. — The article chronicles the intense, physical performance, the audience's frenzied reaction including persistent gobbing that enraged Joe Strummer, and the band's raw energy on songs like Garageland, Police and Thieves (adapted to Police and Spitters), White Riot, and 48 Hours. — The Count Bishops are noted for their warm-up set, enduring the same saliva-filled reception. — Explores the cultural clash between the London punk vanguard and the Irish audience, and the band's exhaustion and integrity after the show. CONCERTS PAGES 3 STORY Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan

Punk Fanzine, 1977 – 1 pages A Conversation with Paul Simonon of The Clash — Interview with Paul Simonon. He explains the origins of “Bored of the USA” as a critique of American TV shows like Kojak and Columbo dominating British screens. — ISpeaks about his daily life, motorcycle rides on his Suzuki 250, designing posters and clothes, and the band’s rehearsal routine. — The plans for a new album to be recorded over Christmas, with “Complete Control” as a possible lead single. PAGES 1 INTERVIEW Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Search & Destroy, #2, Nov 1977 – 3 pages Clash Landing — In-depth interview with The Clash conducted in a Camden Town pub by Annette Weathehman and Vermilion Sands, exploring their style, politics, and confrontations during the turbulent summer of punk. — Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon discuss gigs in Birmingham (described as chaotic) and Sweden (praised for its intensity). — Rejection of labels, calling themselves “a-political,” though acknowledging songs about dole life carry layered meanings, clashes with Teddy Boys and street violence are described, with Strummer insisting survival often required fighting. — Ripped T-shirts, spray-painted slogans, leather jackets, and Op Art designs by Bridget Riley. — Comment on other punk groups: admiring the Sex Pistols but deriding The Damned as “Comedy Horror Rock.” — Birmingham Rag Market 17th July 1977, Swedish gigs 7th 8th, 9th October 1977. Read the article \| PDF Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	New Musical Express, 5 Nov. 1977 – 1 page Albums — Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks (Virgin) — Album review pitching the LP as the concentrated statement of the singles era — “Anarchy In The UK,” “God Save The Queen,” “Pretty Vacant,” “Holidays In The Sun”, catholic-schooling aside on Johnny Rotten; emphasis on the LP’s urgency over consumerist “collecting.” Read the article \| PDF SEX PISTOLS PAGES 1

Melody Maker, 24 Dec1977 – 1 page Clash of opinion — Controversial Rainbow Theatre shows in London (Tuesday 13th December), with critics divided on their punk authenticity, security threats of "a good kicking" to audience members and the grim, unsmiling atmosphere at the venue — Chris Brazier praises the band's working-class solidarity when they stopped their London's Burning encore to rescue a fan from security and let him sing lead vocals — Ray Coleman delivers a scathing critique, calling the 2.5-hour delayed show "musically threadbare" with atrocious sound quality that rendered lyrics inaudible — Both reviewers agree Sham 69 and Jimmy Pursey, Brazier questions if The Clash are selling out by playing seated arenas, while Coleman dismisses them as "empty posturing" compared to Status Quo — Chris Welch's Sex Pistols coverage (page 8) during their controversial Never Mind the Bollocks era CONCERT PAGES 1 STORY NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS Read the article \| PDF	NME, 10 December 1977 – 5 pages Six days on the road with the foremost garage band in the land — Lester Bangs documents six days on tour with The Clash, capturing their explosive live shows and egalitarian ethos during UK dates in Derby, Cardiff, and Bristol — Contrasts media hysteria about punk violence with the reality of "gentle" fans pogoing to White Riot and Police and Thieves, while criticizing gobbing as "nauseating" — Praises Joe Strummer's righteous fury despite an abscessed tooth, Mick Jones' Keith Richards-esque charisma, and Paul Simonon's Muppet-like antics offstage — Highlights the band's revolutionary fan interactions - letting supporters sleep on hotel floors, a stark contrast to rock star excess — Analyzes The Clash's political authenticity versus Sex Pistols' nihilism, while debating punk's musical limitations at breakneck speeds — Features Pennie Smith's iconic photos of the band's paramilitary aesthetic and Topper Headon's first NME portrait — Includes backstage chaos: sandwich fights, hair set aflame by manager Bernie Rhodes, and debates over playing Booker T. funk covers CONCERTS PAGES 5 TOUR REVIEW INTERVIEW STORY CLASH v PISTOLS Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2	Zig-Zag #79, December 1977 # pages Clash Special: Clash City Rockers on Tour — Bumper Christmas. The Clash, following their Autumn 1977 UK tour with support from The Lou’s and Richard Hell & The Voidoids mainly by Kris Needs and Robin Banks, it combines gig reportage, backstage anecdotes, and fans. — at Derby Kings Hall (Oct 1977), Cardiff University (Oct 1977), Belle Vue, Manchester (15 Nov 1977, filmed for So It Goes), plus other UK tour dates (Glasgow, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Bristol).. — At Derby Kings Hall, Mick Jones confronted an audience member who threw glass at The Lou’s, showing solidarity with support acts. Joe Strummer performed despite glandular fever, while gobbing and violence marred shows. — Cardiff University: The Clash delivered a powerful set including Police and Thieves, What’s My Name, City of the Dead, and The Prisoner, with Lester Bangs observing tour antics, sandwich fights, and hotel chaos. — Manchester Belle Vue concert filmed by Tony Wilson’s TV show So It Goes, descended into near-riot as crowds smashed through doors; hailed as one of the best sets ever captured on film. — The Clash’s commitment to fans, often letting them crash in hotels and ride in their bus, with anecdotes of Paul Simonon’s pranks, Topper Headon’s air pistol, and Mick Jones’ destructive humour. — Parallel feature praises The Lou’s, describing them as the most exciting French band in years, and The Clash’s admiration for them. CONCERTS PAGES 9 GET OUT OF CONTROL TOUR Read the article PDF1 \| PDF2 \| PDF3 alt text

	Total Control, 1977 – 21 pages 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. German \| English \| PDF CONCERTS PAGES 21 TOUR REVIEW Courtesy of Tiziano Gerli Please check out his Clash museum in Milan	Lots more from 1976 & 1977 ... Smaller articles 1974-1977: (1) the 101ers and pre-Clash ('74–'76) here ; (2) The Clash's early gigs (July '76–Nov '76) here ; (3) Anarchy Tour (Dec '76) here (4) pre White Riot (Jan–March '77) here (5) French Mini Tour (April '77) (6) White Riot Tour (May '77) here (7) UK & European Dates (Summer '77) here (8) Out of Control Tour (Oct '77–Dec '77) here


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		SOUNDI: Sept 1977 – 1 pageFinnish rock magazine Soundi (often shortened to Sound). MICK JONES, PAUL SIMENON ja JOE STRUMMER Ц 'THE CLASH' He tuovat esille punk rock'in TODELLISET kasvot: se on tärkeää arvostuksen ja kunnioituksen puolesta! MICK JONES, PAUL SIMONON and JOE STRUMMER - 'THE CLASH' SOUNDI Sept 1977 Wanted ****
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Sounds, 22 March 1986 # pages Title Eng, Mick Jones Interview, 3 Pages To follow, more info to follow. PDF \| HTML	UNCUT, 1985, # pages *Published 2015–2017from the archives of NME, Melody Maker History of Rock 1985 Not much Online edition	UNCUT, 1986-1988, # pages *Published 2015–2017from the archives of NME, Melody Maker Title The History of Rock 1986: Mick Jones puts The Clash behind him to create a band to dance, take on pop and promote love. Love for everyone apart from the media, that is, 4 pages, page 52 The History of Rock 1987: Not a lot The History of Rock 1988: Not a lot Online edition