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by Pat Gilbert (Author)
The definitive biography of The Clash--now fully revised and expanded for the band's 50th anniversary.
First published to universal acclaim and widely regarded as the essential account of The Clash, Passion Is a Fashion returns in a major new edition to mark fifty years since the band detonated onto the London scene in 1976. Drawing on Pat Gilbert's unrivalled access as a former MOJO editor, this book reveals the untold story of a group whose ferocity and creative ambition shaped modern music. This landmark biography includes:- Exclusive interviews with The Clash--Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon--plus managers, road crew, producers, and other insiders.
- A vivid, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the band's meteoric rise.
- The cultural and political forces that shaped The Clash and defined their uncompromising vision.
- Fresh insights and newly added material from surviving members of the band and other major figures close to them, appearing for the first time in this new edition.
Packed with the energy of punk's golden age, Passion Is a Fashion takes you inside the real story of The Clash--capturing not only their brilliance but also the chaos and heartbreak that forged their enduring legend.
Author Biography
Pat Gilbert is a former editor of MOJO, the best-selling and internationally acclaimed music magazine. He has also contributed to Q magazine, the Guardian, The Times, and the Sunday Times, and produced radio programs for the BBC. He has written two books for Aurum: the definitive biography of the Clash, Passion is a Fashion--hailed by Uncut magazine as "a great book"--and Shut It! The Inside Story of The Sweeney.
