Author Talk: Chris Salewicz discusses Joe Strummer at the Big Green Bookshop

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Author Talk: Chris Salewicz discusses Joe Strummer at the Big Green Bookshop

Time: November 20, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: Big Green Bookshop
Street: Brampton Park Road
City/Town: Wood Green
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Event Type: author talk
Event Added By: Administrator
Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2012

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Chris Salewiczhas documented popular culture for over three decades, in print and on television and radio.

A features writer with the NME from 1974-1981, his writing on a wide variety of subjects, has subsequently appeared in The Sunday Times, the Independent, the Daily Telegraph. London’s Evening Standard, Conde Nast Traveler, Q, Mojo, The Face, Time Out and many other British newspapers and magazines, as well as countless publications worldwide.

Chris's book Redemption Song, is the definitive biography of Joe Strummer. He was an intimate friend of Strummer’s for over 25 years and this is a comprehensive, compelling insight into the man behind The Clash.

In the early 1970s Joe Strummer was a Palmers Green Resident for a time read more

The Clash was the most influential band of its generation, producing punk anthems including ‘London Calling’, ‘White Riot’ and ‘Tommy Gun’. For countless fans across the world, they are the ultimate iconic mainstays of their generation.
The book has recently been reissued with a new epilogue to mark the 60th anniversary of Strummer's birth, and Chris will be at the bookshop, reading from and discussing this musical legend.

Music, refreshments and books will all be available and this is a FREE EVENT. Donations for the refreshments would be appreciated.

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