I was not sure what to expect going into this show (were they just in it for the money?) but obviously I had to take the chance since I was in Chicago at the same time Public Image Ltd. was playing at the Concord Music Hall. The current lineup consists of John Lydon (PiL, Sex Pistols), guitarist Lu Edmonds (Damned, Mekons, Shriekback, Billy Bragg & the Blokes), drummer Bruce Smith (The Pop Group, Slits) & bassist Scott Firth. Bad Luck Jonathan opened up the evening warming up with a strong set. PiL followed with a tight and very loud mix of songs from the new album as well as classic hits. Religion was the highlight of the night delivered as one long crescendo with Lydon calling for more bass and Scott Firth answering, louder, more powerful, until the sound waves were pulsating through the flesh and it felt the like the cement floor was vibrating. They played for almost 2 hours and delivered far above my earlier expectations. At the end of show John gave a very heartfelt thanks to the crowd looking visibly moved as he left the stage. He gave it his all and it was very much appreciated.
Find the black and white set here.
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Shot with an iPhone 6s sometimes using Olloclip Active Telephoto lens and edited with Camera+
![#internationalclashday @krclradio @kexp The Clash - Back to Basics live 11-5-85 (green vinyl) This gig took place in Gateshead, Newcastle. The venue was actually a pub called 'The Station' and not the [as in the train] station. (the taper edited and bootlegged the LP) Their spirits broken by the miserable Cut the Crap sessions, the Clash made one last stab to come together as a real band. Joe , Nick and Kosmo set up the now-infamous ‘Busking’ tour and the Clash took off for Northern Britain in a flatbed truck, with a handful of beat up accoustic guitars and some drumkits as their only gear. Interestingly enough, they had a fabulous time, despite being deprived of the company of one Bernard Rhodes. This show is the essential document. Two more tracks sacrificed at the altar of the Cut the Crap get played for those making their own alternate CTC comp and the rest is pure silliness and high camp. It sounds like they were having a ball. Too bad it all fell apart immediately after. #vinyl #nowspinning #instavinyl #recordcollector #theclash #joestrummer #vinyligclub #vinyladdict #internationalclashday2018 #everdayisclashday #punk #reggae #ska #mickjones #paulsimonon #topperheadon #terrychimes #bootleg](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/457d8534efa50109eb2deb5452521daa/5B709E3D/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/27574879_965244976967649_638688214172827648_n.jpg "#internationalclashday @krclradio @kexp The Clash - Back to Basics live 11-5-85 (green vinyl) This gig took place in Gateshead, Newcastle. The venue was actually a pub called 'The Station' and not the [as in the train] station. (the taper edited and bootlegged the LP) Their spirits broken by the miserable Cut the Crap sessions, the Clash made one last stab to come together as a real band. Joe , Nick and Kosmo set up the now-infamous ‘Busking’ tour and the Clash took off for Northern Britain in a flatbed truck, with a handful of beat up accoustic guitars and some drumkits as their only gear. Interestingly enough, they had a fabulous time, despite being deprived of the company of one Bernard Rhodes. This show is the essential document. Two more tracks sacrificed at the altar of the Cut the Crap get played for those making their own alternate CTC comp and the rest is pure silliness and high camp. It sounds like they were having a ball. Too bad it all fell apart immediately after. #vinyl #nowspinning #instavinyl #recordcollector #theclash #joestrummer #vinyligclub #vinyladdict #internationalclashday2018 #everdayisclashday #punk #reggae #ska #mickjones #paulsimonon #topperheadon #terrychimes #bootleg")
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