MUSICAL BOX: The Clash

who the heck is Joe Strummer?

MY OTHER HALF is a big fan of The Clash. It’s a band with huge credibility, legions of devotees and a lead singer and driving force who elevated his already high status as a punk icon by dying suddenly, and too soon. I recognise the timeless quality of many of their songs - White Riot, I Fought the Law, London Calling - but they never particularly spoke…