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54 - The Clash with Don Letts (Ladbroke Grove)
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We welcome Don Letts to discuss his experiences with The Clash - from directing every music video the band made to joining them on the pivotal White Riot tour in 1977, his initial impressions on meeting the band, the key gig with the Sex Pistols at the Nashville with Joe Strummer’s 101ers.
Don shares anecdotes about filming the band, trips to America and his interactions with legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
Years later Don made the legendary documentary Westway to the World: the legacy of The Clash for which he won a Grammy Award. We discuss the making of the documentary & the interaction
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Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell
Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Music Maps Podcast
00:42 Reflections on Economic Challenges and Cultural Richness
03:27 Exploring Don Lett's Life and Memoir
04:48 The Punk Rock Scene and Its Influences
10:28 The Clash and Reggae Connections
16:09 The White Riot Tour and Its Impact
24:07 Commercialization of Music and Cultural Reflections
27:50 The Evolution of Music Videos
30:26 The Clash's American Dream
33:20 Meeting Legends: Scorsese and the Clash
36:52 Documenting the Clash: Westway to the World
39:29 The Clash's Legacy and Impact
42:09 Reflections on the Clash's Influence
46:11 Remembering Johnny Green
49:56 Upcoming Events and Recommendations
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