Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer, originally published in different form in the United Kingdom in 2006 by HarperCollins as Redemption Song: The Authorised Biography of Joe Strummer, is a biographic book by Chris Salewicz released in May 2007.[1] The book documents the life and death of Joe Strummer, the front man of The Clash.[2][3] Apart from going through the history of the band, the book also goes into deep descriptions of Strummer's relationships with his friends and family; including how his brother's suicide influenced him.
Author | Chris Salewicz |
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Genre | Biography |
Publisher | Faber and Faber |
Publication date | May 2007 |
Pages | 629 |
ISBN | 057121178X |
OCLC | 76794852 |
References
edit- ^ "Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer (book excerpts)". PopMatters. 21–25 May 2007.
- ^ Robert, Christgau (3 June 2007). "Combat Rocker". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
- ^ Elliot, Debbie (14 July 2007). "A 'Redemption Song' for The Clash's Frontman". NPR.