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A Riot of Our Own: Night and Day with the Clash,Used
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Johnny Green was a footloose slacker who loved punk rock, stumbled into being a roadie for the Sex Pistols, then tripped again into a job pushing sound equipment for the Clash and driving their beatup van to performances in the mean industrial towns of England. Disaffected youth anointed the Clash as their spokesmen and made the group synonymous with punk itself in the late 1970s. Eventually becoming the band's road manager, Green had a unique vantage point from which to witness the burgeoning punk rock movement while helping the band in their perpetual search for women, booze, and drugs. Green was with the Clash when they conquered America, bringing with them their bad behavior and great music, and burning out after their third, toolong tour. Written in a tellitasitwas style and accompanied by contemporaneous drawings by Ray Lowry, who tagged along with the Clash on their American tour as their official 'war artist,' A Riot of Our Own pierces the heart of the culture and music of punk rock and the people who lived it.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Riot of Our Own: Night and Day with the Clash'? A: The book centers around Johnny Green's experiences as a roadie and later road manager for the Clash, providing an insider's perspective on the punk rock movement and the band's journey through the late 1970s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Riot of Our Own' is Johnny Green, who was closely associated with the Clash during their rise to fame.
- Q: What type of book is 'A Riot of Our Own'? A: This is a memoir that combines personal anecdotes with a historical account of the punk rock scene, particularly focusing on the Clash.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Riot of Our Own' published? A: The book was published on February 12, 1999.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, this book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What is the significance of Ray Lowry's illustrations in the book? A: Ray Lowry's drawings accompany the text and provide a visual representation of the punk rock culture and the experiences shared by Green during the band's American tour.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: This book is aimed at fans of punk rock, particularly those interested in the history of the Clash, as well as readers who enjoy music memoirs.
- Q: Are there any notable features of the book? A: One notable feature is its candid storytelling style, which offers an authentic glimpse into the life of the band and the punk rock scene during its peak.