This is a documentary about Joe Strummer, the now deceased singer of the Clash, as he talks about how music can change the world. It is said to be a tribute, told by many of music’s great chieftains like Bono, about Joe’s influence, not only in the world of Rock & Roll but, about the role he/they as musicians and story tellers, play in today’s modern society.
The location of these interviews are in various campfire settings all around the world. Anything about sitting around a campfire, talking about life in relationship to our earthly existence and I’m in!
I must admit that I have NEVER SEEN THIS but, everyone and their dog seems to have thought of it as plain brilliant! A buddy of mine on his blog said …
The appearances of Johnny Depp, John Cusack and Steve Buscemi, who would have been enough to engross my train of thought for more then a passing moment, are just a side show compared to the words of Joe Strummer!
Along with great candid chats with yesterday’s and today’s Rock entertainers, we have the odd idiot thrown in, ie: David Lee Roth. In an entertainment article from the Star, they explain it to us. It certainly sounds like something he would say.
Has anyone here seen this doc? If so, what did you think of it AND do you think it’s worth seeing?
Keep on Jammin’ Joe Strummer where ever you are!
DS Fly Fishing says
Man, this made my day. I really miss Joe Strummer – his last solo work nailed it for me. Of course, there is nothing like the clash. thanks for sharing.
rayanne says
Def going to check this out.
I just went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX in NYC and there was an entire exhibit dedicated to The Clash. It was amazing to see all of the great memoribilia!!!
This exhibit is closing April 26th I think..and Lennon is coming in..
But if you are in the area I would suggest checking it out!!
Chris says
Hey DS, your comment made my day! That guy was unreal … his band wasn’t that bad either.
Chris says
You lucky son of a gun Rayanne. Must be nice to live so close to such a iconic venue like this?!
Thanx for stopping on by.