Publisher's Synopsis
The Clash were one of the most incendiary, exciting, conflicted, exasperating, brilliant British bands of all time. As one of the great rock writers of his generation, Charles Shaar Murray witnessed every twist and turn of their dazzling ascent and bitter fallout. He was at their first gig, gave them their first review (it was negative - they eventually forgave him), accompanied them on tour and stood at the side of the stage with Bowie and Joey Ramone when they played their first New York concert. PLANET CLASH will offer a stylish and entertaining portrait of this extraordinary band. Along with personal reminiscences and observations, Murray will interview many of the people who were there, including the surviving members of the group. Funny, heartbreaking, fast-paced and insightful - PLANET CLASH will be both a fascinating story of a great band, and a vivid portrait of the time they lived through and helped to shape.
