In 1977, on The Clash's debut single, White Riot, vocalist/guitarist Joe Strummer sang about wanting “a riot of my own” . He wouldn't have to wait terribly long to get one. In fact, before the ...

The Clash. On April 30, the main act was The Clash, who fired through an 11-song set opening on “Complete Control” and anthem of urban alienation “London’s Burning” through “(White Man ...

The Clash weren’t afraid to tackle delicate subjects. ... “White Riot” from the debut album by The Clash used the lines, Are you taking over, or are you taking orders?