Joe Strummer - The Future is Unwritten DVD, Review

Image via Wikipedia I just finished watching this intriguing documentary of Joe Strummer.  I thought I "knew" Joe from articles I had read and following his story and music; but there's nothing like hearing interviews with old friends and family, and in this case Joe himself as well.  Its apparent that his childhood had a huge affect on his rebellious attitude and possibly on on his sense for protecting those around him.
The history of band is interesting too.  Mick Jones (Clash guitarist) is in a lot of the interviews and shares lots of stories.  The band had a lot of ups and downs that's for sure, but most bands do.  Joe didn't like all the fame, he fought it for a long time but once he gave in - things changed.  Mick and Joe wouldn't speak to each other, they didn't trust each other.

At one point his manager told him he should go away for awhile to cause some media stir because tickets weren't selling well.  Joe decided he really would go away and not let anyone find him so it caused a real concern and his manager eventually had to hire a private detectivct. to find him.

There's lots more I could say but YOU MUST SEE THIS if you are a fan of The Clash.  I highly recommend it.

Upcoming Reviews:

Image via Wikipedia The summer was slow for music reviews but things have picked up in the last few weeks, so be looking forward to reviews on:

LOU REED’S BERLIN was directed by Academy Award^® nominee* Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) and focuses on legendary front man of The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, returning to a very special moment in his solo career - a live performance of his infamous rock opera album “Berlin”. In it Reed creates a complex world around a doomed couple by weaving moody themes of drugs and depression through heavy orchestral arrangements.

B.B. King’s One Kind Favor in stores now! One Kind Favor, which was produced by T Bone Burnett, features covers of old blues songs from B.B. King’s early influences.

Josh Rouse The Rykodisc Years, a two-disc, 32-song anthology spanning seven years and includes Rouse's best songs, rare tracks plus unreleased demos and outtakes.

And the one I am looking forward to the most:

"Joe Strummer, The Future is Unwritten". I am really excited about this one. Its a DVD on Joe's life before, during and after The Clash.

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Attention Joe Strummer Fans:

Jeff over at Imagine Echoes has a very well written review of the new DVD documentary on Joe's life. Check it out.


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New Joe Strummer Biography

I received an email about this new book today so I am passing the info on to you. It sounds like an exceptionally well done biography. The guy that sent the email is offering free copies of the book and an opportunity to interview the author. If anyone would like to more info, that email me at: bll127925@yahoo.com

REDEMPTION SONG: The Ballad of Joe Strummer ($27.00) will be published by Faber & Faber on May 23, 2007. I have copies of the book available for review and giveaway as well as access to the author, so please let me know if you would be interested in setting up an interview…

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