Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer

Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer
AuthorChris Salewicz
GenreBiography
PublisherFaber and Faber
Publication date
May 2007
Pages629
ISBN057121178X
OCLC76794852

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.

References

  1. ^ "Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer (book excerpts)". PopMatters. 21–25 May 2007.
  2. ^ Robert, Christgau (3 June 2007). "Combat Rocker". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
  3. ^ Elliot, Debbie (14 July 2007). "A 'Redemption Song' for The Clash's Frontman". NPR.


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