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Springsteen and Strummer

Posted by: Jeff Woods | Jun 29 2009 12:30PM

I never thought about it 'til now, but suddenly the common ground between Bruce Springsteen and Joe Strummer seems inredibly obvious.

Both men come from the street, shoot from the hip and talk from the heart.

And while we no longer have the great Clash frontman on the planet, his praises continue to be sung inluding at the second night of this year's Glastonbury festival this past Saturday night as Bruce paid tribute to Joe Strummer.

Springsteen, a huge Clash and Strummer fan, chose to open the set with a solo rendition of Strummer's track 'Coma Girl'. while that's not yet available for viewing, there's the original.

And if you have not yet seen it - I recommend you also check out 'The Future is Unwritten' -the incredible movie about the life and times of Joe Strummer.

Cheers,

Jeff.

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COMMENTS (4)

brigitte
RE:Springsteen and Strummer
Jul 1 2009 10:48AM
two lions two eagles soar two lost men that found their soul through music they have become whole and changed the world two hearts two cries two musicains that paint the town through expression they have become legendary and changed the world two fighters two wars two fists that started a revelution through song they have become free and changed the world one sound one band one crowd that scream their names through the heavens they have become the song and together they have changed the world and we changed with them

dawn
RE:Springsteen and Strummer
Jun 30 2009 11:34PM
Yes, I had not made the connection either. I think I would like to hear Bruce's version of London calling.

Mike
RE:Springsteen and Strummer
Jun 30 2009 5:00PM
Though their musical styles differed in many areas, both Springsteen and Strummer were social commentators and were both subject ot the scorn of unappreciative fans. The public bandied around the term sell-out because The Clash went mainstream and Springsteen dropped The E-Street Band. Yet, both incredibly talented artists were able to overcome these social pressures to create some of rock's greatest moments.

Jeff Woods: Indeed. Cheers Mike.

gordon mckeddie
RE:Springsteen and Strummer
Jun 30 2009 4:16PM
the two guys have vision power and fight in their songs. strummer was a guru to most bands coming through the u.k. from the late 70,s onwards.

Jeff Woods: without question. thank you.

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