Joe Strummer defending Topper

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11 жыл бұрын

The Clash front man Joe Strummer leaping to the defence of Toper Headon when the latter was allegedly suffering heroin withdrawal on tour. A journalist asks about Topper throwing up and typical of Joe this causes him to unleash on the hapless journalist.
I have pinned a pretty bold claim from Rogue Trader, claiming Joe was a fraud and the band was manufactured. Personally I can't subscribe to that view, as it is just a little too 'out there' for me. But that's just my own opinion and I'd love to hear what others think.
Keep i respectful though folks.
This is a re-post with higher volume and captions of a clip uploaded by Jukka Jalava. I do not own the clip, but I claim fair use for educational and historic purposes.

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@RogueTrader- 2 ай бұрын

John Mellor was a complete fake phony playing a role for the cameras. Once there was no cameras around he reverted back to his posh rp accent and private school persona. It was all a big act to subvert the working class youth with left wing commie drivel. The whole band was fake, completely manufactured for the very start.

@SteveGad 2 ай бұрын

I've got to tell you, this is a very bold claim. I was a young teen, just getting into bands, and was down in London through all this period and never once heard this mentioned. I pinned your comment, so others can weight in. Keep it respectful though. Has anyone else heard something similar?

@user-zu8mr1jx1c 2 ай бұрын

he would piss all over you, cunt

@maddie8415 Ай бұрын

I find this to be a very simplistic view purely aimed at dismissing John Mellor/Joe Strummer and The Clash entirely. I agree they had many contradictions at play and I think that is part of what destroyed the band in the end. I actually have never heard any such claims that Joe would use a posh accent or "private school persona" when the cameras were off. But it's no secret he came from a more well-off background than he wanted people to know. I wouldn't consider being dumped off at boarding school from the age of 9 to be a great way of growing up, though.

@jessica_jam4386 6 жыл бұрын

Good for him sticking up for his friend. I’ve been through opiate withdrawals and it’s a living nightmare. Very glad to be done with those. Miss ya Joe❤️

@ashe984 5 жыл бұрын

Jessica Meloy Yes that’s great Joe is my sweet my love always. He means a lot to me. 😊😍😘💗💋💕

@ashe984 5 жыл бұрын

Jessica Meloy He lives on never dies

@kookadams85 4 жыл бұрын

I have too, it's unbearable.

@katevielle4263 6 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, Joe could be so intimidating. I love it.

@Alsatiagent Жыл бұрын

He knew when to back off as well. When to provide his antagonist with a dignified way out. It's a rare skill.

@RedNightDragon1 4 ай бұрын

Strummer didn't like violence and wasn't prone to throwing down physically. But he was never afraid to deliver a powerful tell-off.

@RogueTrader- 2 ай бұрын

@@RedNightDragon1 John Mellor was a complete fake phony playing a role for the cameras. Once there was no cameras around he reverted back to his posh rp accent and private school persona. It was all a big act to subvert the working class youth with left wing commie drivel. The whole band was fake, completely manufactured for the very start.

@chrissmith7686 Жыл бұрын

I like how British musicians used to interact with British press. I watch those press conferences.

@sanchopanzam8 Жыл бұрын

The worlds greatest front man standing up for the worlds greatest drummer...what goes around...!

@ashe984 5 жыл бұрын

I really love Joe and no wonder why he means a lot to me. So very happy to see how Joe stood up for Topper. 😘😍😊

@johndoe-ep7qk 10 ай бұрын

topper was one of the great drummers of that era, and i'm not even a drummer! truly bad ass with the most tastefully perfect fills and pickups. man! joe was a class act all the way. he's sorely missed, of all the ones we've lost...

@kylecduncan 4 ай бұрын

The friend we all have who we would die for, but deep down know they are going to die despite our love. Thank God Topper is clean today. RIP Joe.

@gmartinz01 4 ай бұрын

There was an American tv show called "Hill Street Blues" about police officers in Los Angeles and one of the subplots was an older sergeant who took a liking to a junkie and tried with all his might to get him to stay straight. And after he thought the guy was finally sober for good, a couple officers brought him into the station, wasted on heroin and the sergeant said to no one in particular, "Junkies will always break your heart."

@Dempsey222 Жыл бұрын

Joe Strummer was the man. He is missed by fans.

@kristivaught2511 Жыл бұрын

I am so proud of Mr. Strummer!!!!

@darrylwiggins4799 Жыл бұрын

Discovered the clash in 1978,late I know,but followed them until the end and even Joe Strummer's solo efforts.I loved and respected him.I still do.My forever hero.

@johncooper7663 Жыл бұрын

78 wasn't late at all. I don't believe you could find a Clash record or hear them on the radio until 79. They didn't break in America until the single I fought the law.

@darrylwiggins4799 Жыл бұрын

@@johncooper7663 Thanks,John.But at that time in new jersey there was a college radio station I used to listen to,WFMU.I'm not sure if it's still operating but it changed my teenage life.This band spoke to me.Rare.I love them.

@johncooper7663 Жыл бұрын

@@darrylwiggins4799 Only one station in Detroit played the Clash, fm 106 w4, a mainly rock station. Around 81 we finally got a new wave, punk station, WABX.

@queenredfield1971 Жыл бұрын

I wish i had one friend like this...

@Alsatiagent Жыл бұрын

Get out of the house. Volunteer. Join a silly club. You'll be ok. Have a decent spring!

@queenredfield1971 Жыл бұрын

@@Alsatiagent I have zero social skills. 😂

@daviddarling8642 10 ай бұрын

One of a kind Joe was. But the future is still unwritten, thankfully.

@lennonmoir6531 4 жыл бұрын

Joe was standing by his band mate but would have been really pissed off with him as Topper was a heavy heroin addict and Joe was very anti drugs, hence sacking him soon afterwards.

@davenewcombe2305 4 жыл бұрын

wot,, joe smoked weed, took lsd, probably, other drugs,, in his hey day,,its a fact,, on a youtube clip, in a snooker hall, he goes on about, taking pill,s to a journalist, who brought up the subject,, a think he slowed down on drugs later on,, as he mentioned in a clip,, when introducing his new band members, who replaced, mick jones, and topper,,,drugs in the music business, comes with the whole package,, especially, the 60,s,70,s,and 80,s, as we all no, maybe with exception of maybe 10 percent, who did,nt.

@pungisotu 2 жыл бұрын

Watch a Clash documentary. He used plenty. Mostly weed and pills. He claimed to be against them when they formed The Clash II without Mick and Topper as a diss to them.

@Alsatiagent Жыл бұрын

Joe explained that they fired Topper because his opiate use disorder was messing up his drumming. He wondered aloud how jazz greats pulled it off when on the drums because for rock and roll the band needed precision.

@munyansebastien7127 Жыл бұрын

@@davenewcombe2305 I think he was mainly opposed to heroin use: check the lyrics to _Deny_ . But yeah, it's a little bit hypocritical, to simply draw the line at heroin and then use the rest.

@margateswede Жыл бұрын

We need you back Uncle Joe.

@Barneyrubble241 Жыл бұрын

Love Joe Strummer!!

@danny355 Жыл бұрын

Haha you got told Mr journalist

@pamita11 10 жыл бұрын

Esa es la Actitud!

@AtlisDe 7 ай бұрын

The delivery was unexpectedly comical, ngl. Something about brits and their insults get me.

@leonardoduarte1734 Жыл бұрын

Me gustaría entender lo q dice , igual se nota q está r bardeando al periodista.grande Joe ,QEPD.

@ponyboygarfunkel1675 Жыл бұрын

Blessed are the Peaceniks.

@TheGwimWeaper 9 ай бұрын

Well done Joe.

@GaryT1952 Жыл бұрын

"The day the music really died"....Bit of drivel that. As much as I like The Clash, Mick was the musical force and he's still ticking

@Pamplemousse82223 Жыл бұрын

Mick wrote the hooks. He's an incredible songwriter

@SteveGad 2 ай бұрын

Went to see him with B.A.D. when they first formed. They were awesome.

@SA-ff9uc 7 ай бұрын

He was so posh.

@AR-dj3yw 10 ай бұрын

GANGSTER AF

@lauramae.3948 2 ай бұрын

I been where tropper was then. I know that look well. Good for strummer

@SteveGad 2 ай бұрын

Same.

@tyson6682 Жыл бұрын

ジョー・ストラマー、横山ノックみたいになってるやんか。ポール・シムノンはあいかわらずかっこいい。

@davenewcombe2305 6 жыл бұрын

joe stuck up for topper,,good on him,,however he slept with toppers girlfriend one nite, after they had an argument,,no no!!!

@Sam-kg3uf 5 жыл бұрын

Wait, really?

@aaronmadrigal4626 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sam-kg3uf i think that was the early clash days between give em enough rope and london calling

@markhansjahrling5648 Жыл бұрын

Love Them !!

@davidnewsome6102 3 жыл бұрын

Toppers a million miles away!!?? Doesn't look like he,s suffering from heroin withdrawl to me like!!!???

@matthewjdouglas6471 Жыл бұрын

He's starting to withdraw, his eyes are like polka dots not pinned. Just did an 10 hour flight with no gear. He was sick. Hence why he threw up. If you know you know, if you don't you don't