By Chris Harris There is a link to 5 other blogs I have written about The Clash at the bottom of the blog. There’s a reason The Clash feel different to almost every band that gets filed under punk, new wave, rock etc. Yes, they had politics by the bucketful. Yes, they had swagger, they … Continue reading The Clash’s Unwritten Rule: Every Great Song Has a Villain
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Interesting Vintage Finds: The Flexible Flyer Taboggan and Husker Du’s Metaphor on Life
When I bought a ‘Frisky Flyer’ from Paul at the market last Saturday, I immediately asked myself is this a ‘Flexible Flyer?’ The ‘Frisky Flyer’ is a sled / tabogan, made in Canada between the 50s and 70s. It is a classic wooden sled with thin metal runners and a steerable front end, named for … Continue reading Interesting Vintage Finds: The Flexible Flyer Taboggan and Husker Du’s Metaphor on Life
Rebellion Festival 2024. ‘Going Back to my Youth’
I didn't even know the Rebellion Festival existed until last year. A chance look on a forthcoming concert website for a band, I can't even remember who, said they were playing at the Rebellion Festival so I checked it out. Wow, that's a spot to me, I thought and I resolved that I go this … Continue reading Rebellion Festival 2024. ‘Going Back to my Youth’
The Rights of Fans. 