“If you’re after getting the honey, then you don’t go killing all the bees”
On December 22, 2002, Clash and Mesceleros founder, activist, poet, legend Joe Strummer died at his home in England from an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. To say this man has been missed is beyond an understatement. Forget about the music for a moment (if you can). Think about the message. Think about the words that inspired and challenged us to think for ourselves. Now think of the music again.
There are few people in history who wrote and delivered songs with such heart and soul as Strummer. To combine genuine social concerns with balls-out rock is something we don’t see much from new artists these days.
Is it because no one cares anymore? Or is it because our heroes are growing more distant with the passage of time? Whatever it is, I hope it changes soon.
Amen