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50 years ago today
Inspired by the Notting Hill Riots of August 30, 1976

The Clash with Jimmy Pursey - White Riot (Live 1978 Victoria Park London)

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50 years ago today
The iconic shot (along with an alternative view) of Don Letts on Portobello Road in London during the Notting Hill Carnival riots on August 30, 1976.

The image appeared on the cover of The Clash album Blackmarket Clash and inspired the band to write the song "White Riot."

📸 Rocco Macally

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In memory of John Graham Mellor aka Joe Strummer, born on this day in 1952 in Ankara, Turkey.

Photo by Arthur Steel

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46 years ago today
The Clash released their single “Bank Robber” on this day in 1980 after it was only available as an import.

The band's record company, CBS, didn't want to release the record because it wasn't commercial enough 🙄

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49 years ago today

The Clash, Topper Headon, Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer. 2nd Rock Festival "Punk". Mont de Marsan, Landes, France. August 5-6, 1977.

Photo by Jean Gaumy

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