White Riot

song by Strummer and Jones

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"White Riot" is the debut single by the British punk rock band the Clash, released in 1977. It was written by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones. The song's raw, energetic sound and Strummer's passionate vocals exemplified the band's early style and commitment to a populist ideology. It set the tone for their first album, also titled The Clash. The song is considered a significant track in the punk movement, reflecting the social and political unrest of the time.12

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Joe Strummer
…the band’s debut single, “White Riot” (1977), set the tone for the albums The Clash (1977) and Give ’Em Enough Rope (1978), on which Strummer sang with an impassioned rasp. London Calling (1979) earned the Clash a reputation as masters of a stylistically diverse sound and was later named…
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…the band’s debut single, “White Riot” (1977), set the tone for the albums The Clash (1977) and Give ’Em Enough Rope (1978), on which Strummer sang with an impassioned rasp. London Calling (1979) earned the Clash a reputation as masters of a stylistically diverse sound and was later named…
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