[HIGHLIGHT] Did Joe Strummer's Death Prevent a Clash Reunion? - From EP 386

About this episode

Pat Gilbert discusses the potential for a Clash reunion following Joe Strummer's death.

Could The Clash have reunited? In this Booked On Rock highlight, author Pat Gilbert discusses why he believes a Clash reunion may not have been far off when Joe Strummer passed away in 2002. As the author of Passion Is a Fashion: The Real Story of The Clash, Gilbert spent years researching the band and interviewing its members, giving him a unique perspective on the group's final chapter. Was the legendary punk band's story truly over, or was a reunion beginning to take shape? Listen as Gilbert explores one of the biggest "what if?" questions in rock history. 🎧 Watch & listen to the full episode 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK ---------- Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

People in this episode

Host: Eric Senich

Guest: Pat Gilbert

Topics covered

• The Clash
• Joe Strummer
• band reunions
• punk rock history
• music commentary

Keywords

• Clash reunion
• Joe Strummer
• Pat Gilbert
• punk rock
• music history

Sponsors

Old Glory

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Clash, The Boneless Podcasting Network

Products: Old Glory

Books & works: Passion Is a Fashion: The Real Story of The Clash

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