Andersen, Mark
We Are the Clash
- ISBN 13:
- 9781617752933
- author:
- Andersen, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Akashic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 14.99 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Clash's story is one of revolutionary conviction, musical ambition, and commercial drive. As the 1980s loomed, the band's struggle to reinvent itself became a desperate last stand. With the world on the brink of nuclear disaster and social unrest erupting, the band's internal contradictions and rising right-wing power came to a head. This gripping tale of the band's final years is a powerful exploration of idealism undone by human frailty, set against the backdrop of a climactic turning point for the world. The band's bold campaign, which crashed headlong into internal contradictions, was marked by controversy and upheaval. As the world teetered on the edge of chaos, the band's members fought to preserve their artistic vision. Through extensive archival research and in-depth interviews with key players, the authors weave a moving story of the band's final days. We Are The Clash is a powerful and thought-provoking account of a pivotal moment in music history, one that continues to resonate today.
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