ISBN:
9781526148988
Language:
English
Pages:
xiii, 295 Seiten
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Illustrationen
Keywords:
Strummer, Joe
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The Clash
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Soziale Funktion
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Punk Rock
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Politischer Protest
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Strummer, Joe / Criticism and interpretation
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Clash (Musical group)
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Punk rock music / Political aspects / Great Britain
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Punk rock music / History and criticism
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Biografie
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Strummer, Joe 1952-2002
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The Clash
;
Punk Rock
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Politischer Protest
;
Soziale Funktion
Abstract:
"Joe Strummer was one of the twentieth century's iconic rock 'n' roll rebels. As frontperson, spokesperson and chief lyricist for The Clash, he played a major role in politicising a generation through some of the most powerful protest songs of the era, songs like 'White Riot', 'English Civil War' and 'London Calling'. At the heart of this protest was the struggle for social justice and equality. The punk rock politics of Joe Strummer examines Strummer's beliefs on a range of issues - including socialism, alienation, exploitation, multiculturalism and humanism - analysing their credibility, influence and impact, and asking where they came from and how they developed over time. Drawing on Strummer's lyrics, various interviews and bootleg recordings, as well as interviews with those he inspired, The punk rock politics of Joe Strummer takes the reader on a journey through the political influences and motivations that defined one of the UK's greatest punk icons." --
Description / Table of Contents:
Studying Strummer : issues and approach -- Perceptions of Strummer's politics -- Strummer's politics and philosophical perspectives -- Rebel rock and its ramifications -- Rocking against the rich -- Advocate not activist -- Straying from socialism -- Strummer's influence : secondary sources -- Follower testimony
