The Clash - The Guns Of Brixton/ Clampdown (Live On Fridays)

[@nickreynolds2344]

Topper is a human fucking metronome. All four of them were equally essential, but I never get sick of watching that guy kill it in the back. Fucking legend.

[@neill392]

Sandy Pearlman said: Topper wasn't jut the best drummer he ever worked with, he was the best he ever saw.

[@toterola451]

❤❤❤

[@stephenstone8480]

Definitely one of the top 5 drummers ever.

[@hernanjavierluna7096]

@@stephenstone8480 ¿y quiénes son los otros 4?

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

Wow Joe on Bass and Paul on vocals and bass...Everyone in the band sang ! No one had a full set of good teeth ! These guys really lived the punk underclass life

[@itsnotme3882]

Joes father was a diplomat and they were upper middle class.

[@sergejisd]

@@itsnotme3882 Only Joe

[@slodeth7497]

Paul was playing a regular guitar in this

[@andchat6241]

@@itsnotme3882 er not really...just like many people 'functioning working class' . Joe's father was a diplomat & not poverty stricken ,but Strummer wasn't living off a family subsidy . And after his dreadful exam results (at private school) was fortunate he made a career in music ..

[@horuslupercal9936]

@@itsnotme3882 Joe's family was upper middle class. Joe was homeless by the time he was 20.

[@sspaay]

I don't think Mick Jones gets enough credit for the success of this band.

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

He could really sing play guitar and had an amazing presence

[@michaelhall5429]

Anyone who's heard what they released after he left knows how much credit he deserved.

[@CG-or1re]

basically wrote 80% of the music. we saw what happened when he was sacked

[@DozerMoto]

if you want credit listen to BAD . This is the Clash

[@metamoralia]

Topper, too

[@awffp1890]

I absolutely love the fact the bass player couldn’t sing and play bass at the same time. Saw them twice in the early 80s. The Only Band That Matters.

[@weronikazalewska2098]

Try that bassline while singing, the rhythms don't match and your brain can't handle it

[@NicoleKrawczyk]

Topper really doesn't get enough credit for his drumming - he's the engine and the groove which makes this band something special

[@manonberube8005]

Agree!

[@ronyanai4627]

He gets loads of credit - mainly by his band mates, and wrote the Casbah hit. Alas a junkie.

[@tonybrown8006]

You are absolutely right!

[@chaz33xxx]

Yes!!!

[@genogeno6643]

@@ronyanai4627 Then Terry came back. Alas a Chiropractor.

[@andynicholas1728]

A very special band. Topper is one of the very best drummers, ever. Incredibly technique, touch, feel and imagination. When I listen to The Clash I often find myself listening especially to Topper's stick'n'kickwork...and I'm a guitarist/vocalist!

[@End-Result]

You said it. He was the only great musician in the band, that’s why they treated him like shit.

[@stevemance2812]

Matched only to Keith Moon!!!!

[@czeslawbednarek]

PERKUSION WAS ONE KRUPA AND BUDY RICH JAZZ ITS ALL ST

[@SmithersJones]

Topper working skins with surgical precision, Mick plugged into his Roland Space Echo and Mesa/Boogie amp, Paul epitomizing urban cool, and a pre-dental work Joe testifying. There was a time they really were the only band that mattered.

[@chadbennett2594]

they still are

[@mikeypadventures]

Clampdown is one of my favourite songs they did.

[@jamesburke9091]

There's no comments on THIS? God, I remember this like it was yesterday. Fridays was almost uncanny in its ability to book emerging legends at their absolute prime and then draw fantastic performances out of them, and this is no exception. I mean, how could you be a 12 year old watching this and not be absolutely blown away? Thank god this is available for a new generation to see. A time machine, this-just magic.

[@paulhendrickson8052]

Fridays had amazing musical guests. Which helped make up for the fact that most of the sketch comedy was really bad. But oh, Melanie Chartoff.

[@tgo.4122]

Michael Richards did some good bits.

[@g.p.d.2220]

F----'N A Right!

[@jamesallen-jones3404]

I saw the london calling tour...motor city roller rink, my life was forever changed. Also saw this the night it aired... I was there!!! :)

[@jonascarstensen485]

Word

[@thepinkdiamondsVIDEO]

Simonon, the bloke started in the band needing stickers on his bass to have the right notes, a year later: Guns of Brixton. Perhaps one of the best bass lines ever! And top of that reggae offbeat

[@ferrallc1]

Interesting that Joe plays bass live. Probably had trouble singing and playing. Topper is the bomb

[@NannyWhip]

A year later Simonon still couldn't play bass and sing at the same time on this one which is why he got Joe to play the riff.

[@duffymoony]

album wise it's a good track, but live it was always shyte. Siminon could not reproduce it or elevate it the way Strummer could with his choons and vocals. I saw GOB live in Leics in 1980, no better than this.

[@andchat6241]

It was a bit more than 'a year later' .1976- '79.. Strummer always 'took the bass' on 'Brixton live...

[@andchat6241]

@@duffymoony ...I would agree - it's an outstanding Bassline (on record) . the live versions played by Strummer were an approximation.. & Paul never got the tone right onstage (also like Joe he also struggled to remember lyrics )

[@advantage1appraisals488]

Easily one of the all time greatest bands who actually lived the lifestyle they sang about. Know your rights is so on point in today's world.

[@mafejaimes8635]

The fury on paul in guns of brixton is amazing! 😍 this was a band with passion and fire..I'd like to live in those years.. long live to the clash!!

[@semremorso90]

At last I found a video where Strummer and Simonon reverse the instruments so far had only seen photos, The best band of all times!

[@5eviexe466]

All u had to do was search for guns of Brixton live

[@danielgolus4600]

Great band? Yes absolutely. But THE best, ever? The Beatles. For without them, the Clash nor any other band would have existed.

[@MkeKen67]

@@danielgolus4600 - Bollocks. The Beatles are awesome, but to say no band would have existed w/o them is quite a stretch considering the multitude of other influences out there.

[@perryneum]

@@danielgolus4600 Easy now.

[@Mike-ir9fx]

After the smiths ♥️

[@JoeyBrunoMusicArchives]

WOW!! topper on clampdown is a real treat to the ears and eyes. unbelievable playing, especially listen to the kick drum on the bridge!!! used to play clampdown in a band I was in from Philly called the Von Cools,and just loved playing it, kicking the shit out of my drum kit.also sang the lead vocal on this song and the Rezillos song "bad guy reaction" which also has a great drum part, a real basher!! we actually did the the Rezillos album in it's entirety, this was in 1980-81........ great time to be in a band, awesome memories.

[@scottoconnor8986]

Definitely watched this on TV as high school senior in 1980 ... I still say they are the only band that matters, whenever the opportunity arises.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Clapdown...simply magnificent. The Clash on the cusp of huge American success. Top of their game.

[@davvyefc1]

I was fortunate to be a teenager living in the 1980s UK , with UK bands : THE CLASH, THE SMITHS, THE JAM, i wouldn't swap it for any other decade, " Joe Strummer R.I.P "

[@eriklewis133]

My fav 3 bands ( Jam / Smiths / Clash ). Put Echo & the Bunnymen in there as well. ...and I was there too ( 80’s --but not in the UK -so u are indeed the lucky one).

[@jam1ga]

My 3 Box Sets of 7 inch singles.The Clash,The Jam and The Smiths.The Best.Great time to be young

[@metamoralia]

Paul brought the look, cool as f***!

[@lennonmoir6531]

He brought the looks but hell not the voice

[@BrianAchterberg928]

metamoralia He brought the “Hollywood Punk” look. Lol!

[@leyla.007]

@@lennonmoir6531 he's punk. Not a pop singer.

[@scottdougall6004]

An absolute Alpha band. I remember the first time I heard them.......I was blown away and still am......

[@sisumentality8574]

God, I wish I could go back in time and see them live

[@davidjames5640]

THE CLASH PLAYED 6 STRAIGHT NIGHT AT BONDS INTERNATIONAL NIGHCLUB IN 1980!! THEY WERE ON FIRE AT THIS TIME OF THEIR CAREER, MASTERED THEIR INSTUMENTS AND THE 3 GUYS WERE WRITING MIND SHATTERING TRACKS ON LONDON CALLING SANDINISTA AND COMBAT ROCK!! 3 CLASSIC ALBUMS!! AFTER THAT THEY BURNED OUT LIKE A FAST MOVING COMET HITTING THE EARTH AT A 1,000,000,000 MILES AN HOUR!!!

[@Erdrick68]

It was actually 17 shows in 8 days. And stop shouting.

[@JB-td7gt]

Don't forget about TOPPER!

[@jakeg.7562]

I was there for one of those shows. 18 years old. It's been downhill ever since.

[@barock69]

@@Erdrick68 😂

[@dr.vinnyboombatz22]

The Clash were genius. Everyone was equally as talented & they all got their time to shine individually, as well as collectively. A truly rare combination.

[@brianwood7237]

For the guitar Geeks watching note that Joe and Mick are playing through most likely rented Mesa Boogie Mark 1 amps with the stock Altec-Lansing speakers going into Marshall half stacks and somebody is rocking a rolling space Echo unit sounds great but it must have been hella loud on that stage

[@MrStraccaletto]

Topper Headon: a great drummer!

[@DanielPalmisano1]

He's creating the energy that's making them jump all over the place. You can see how into the beats they are.

[@rossd6779]

@@DanielPalmisano1 i think the copious amounts of cocaine helped with the jumping around but Topper was a phenomenal drummer

[@jshannski8905]

Clampdown! One of my favourite songs ever. By anyone!

[@greggmitchell2392]

Saw this as a kid when it first aired on TV - huge Clash fan from the start - the energy of this performance of Clampdown is EXPLOSIVE - the stage can barely contain it!

[@BCZF]

God I remember this, Fridays, for such a short lived show had such amazing musical guests.

[@erichramone7812]

Forever etched in time. Dare I say the coolest band every?

[@PFB1994]

It's like they are running through their greatest hits on this show, when they are just playing songs off their latest album.

[@summerswinterer9247]

Love how they hand off the Telecaster for the next song.

[@양유승-s3g]

Love that solid drumming so much!

[@MichaelD8393]

Wow Paul's a pretty solid guitarist as well as a solid bassist. Incredibly underrated as far as I'm concerned.

[@lptomtom]

Lol what? He's not playing anything here, just strumming along to the rhythm! I love Paul to bits but he's never been a guitarist, or even claimed to be one, he simply couldn't play the bassline of GOB and sing at the same time so they switched instruments with Joe

[@capriwise7507]

Is not a "solid" bassist! Is amazing!. And his performance here shows he's pretty solid in another issues...

[@davidwhite4874]

Haha! No.........

[@DanielGonzalez-tw8nu]

Paul isn’t exactly a solid player. I think it’s well documented that he had limited skills and basically learned on the job.

[@MichaelD8393]

@@DanielGonzalez-tw8nu Yeah but he still plays better than that would lead you to believe.

[@andrewwright9378]

Paul Simonon looking sharp and simultaneously like he’s just been dragged from a street fight!

[@xax_.]

I cant describe how much this band means to me

[@stevebon328]

Great clip this...Speeding skinhead Joe, Mick in vest and purple pantaloons, Paul a young Marlon Brando and Topper just killing it. I guess it's USA it's an amazing tv performance

[@birthabutt9555]

This was one hell of a band.

[@christophertracy2807]

We will never see bands like this again - thank God for these kinds of recordings

[@johnnypunish]

Paul is brilliant. And Strummer on the wicked bass is magic! The Only Band That Ever Mattered!

[@jeanclaude4]

Totally stayed up to watch this live in 1980. Already had London Calling in my collection. Seeing them on TV meant the world to me.

[@rossd6779]

Give Joe another line. Absolutely class band

[@MrDoneboy]

Kip Riske... I love you, Brother..And I will always love The Clash!!

[@moonglow1311]

Luv The Clash, their lyrics and their meanings, energy on stage. We still need them around today more than ever!!! Thanks for sharing these two great songs!!! I will sub...

[@paulogreco4756]

Legends!!!!

[@datrahardaway3347]

Love this Performance always have loved the clash

[@windsorcorbin9026]

Friday's was an awesome show that had many great band's that performed on it.

[@BrianAchterberg928]

Gotta love Mick’s Brothel Creepers(shoes) in this!!

[@CP-kb1du]

STP Bassist wears them as well ........Leo .................

[@ltr2518]

I love how this is Paul's song, Mick and Joe take a backseat and just him fucking go all out.

[@NicoleKrawczyk]

Topper - what an insane drummer

[@OA-zis]

Good to see Them in very High Quality!...Thanks! :) I like London Calling's Version of "Clampdown",but this is better...Amazing Performance! :P And the Guys ran so fast in the end...:) Paul looked cool in black...looks great,as always ;) and I like Joe's red socks too. :D

[@jenner2408]

God Bless all the Punks in the world !!!

[@fotosfcamacho]

Para mi uno de los mejores grupos .... The Clash !!!! Irrepetibles !!!!

[@BigDumApe]

Great version of Clampdown!

[@TheAce24]

Awesome performance!

[@lazlo717]

Got to see them once,early 80s in Seattle at the Kingdome, They opened for The Who and stole the show!!

[@Therealsheepboy]

Was there 1982 Who were amazing but the Clash blew them away

[@djtforever1414]

I'm in Brixton now - I needed this for ambiance.

[@gillesszpiro7852]

Thx for that one !!! Joe and Paul save my life in a concert at "le moulin rouge" in Paris, after a too much speed pogo ;=))))

[@SUP3RKAPON]

What do you mean by "saved your life"

[@danielbressanim1814]

Topper sempre dando Show ......

[@CP-kb1du]

Joe is laying the Bass Line Down Mint Have Mercy The Stage Back Drop is a Nuclear Power Plant ! Badd ass when Mick cues Joe at 4:41 to get on the Mic ..

[@karlsmith3281]

Topper is fantastic - he was a jazz drummer just for the record.

[@camwells9726]

Awesome , what a great band they were, I was 17 when London calling was released , seems like yesterday.

[@rockytransaman8288]

Ha, you're the same age as me.

[@fleegull]

Seen em 5 times - prime raw n raucous days '77/'78. Top band just got better n better. RIP Joe

[@jonathanrobins558]

No better band. Best nights ever were spent seeing The Clash at Bonds!

[@no834]

One of the greatest bands ever. Paul playing guitar and singing and Joe on bass. Cool as fuck

[@sspaay]

Paul?

[@gregorythomas2674]

Great band. Great performance.

[@PatrickRyder-k1n]

Topper delivering the goods!!!!

[@Maguirearch]

I do think Topper may well have been a huge influence on Larry Mullen Jnr on tunes like Pride, New years day..Wire and so many more U2 tunes

[@massimomontomoli5648]

La band al completo... grazie di esistere

[@ClintonOrtiz]

I remember this show.

[@sam_uelson]

Strummer looking like he's just walked out of treblinka and someone's handed him a Tele

[@PJPlaysGuitar813]

Simonon looks like he had been guarding him....

[@anamericanprayer1967]

🙏🏻Glory Be to Da Clash 💕💕

[@kinseymilkbone]

Can't believe I've never seen this before. Amazing performance, much better than their SNL show in 1982 which was on a much smaller stage that just made it look cluttered AF. I'd never seen Paul play guitar before.

[@MrHeavyduty007]

Watch Paul from 2:01- 2:05 - so Fucking smooth and in the zone!!

[@pedritoortiz5017]

lol I could only imagine if Paul Simonon when on about doing his own solo stuff xD after clash had breaken up

[@shanesawyer5103]

This is kind of a weird sounding performance because Guns of Brixton was built on a great bass line & you can’t hear it.

[@islovereadheadsgirlsclark562]

the clash es re buena banda porque todos los de la banda tocan re bien sus instrumentos y porque tenian contenido de protesta en sus canciones

[@pepirebs7162]

THATS WHEN MUSIC WAS MUSIC! 80s

[@Cheetah_Chrome]

Wow they absolutely fucking killed it on Clampdown.

[@eddycoronado8381]

A great Song ..From. The Clash.

[@raffiwinters7950]

The definition of Four Chords And The Truth

[@jahsonora]

skinny English boys with bad teeth...coolest shit ever

[@charlesmiddleton4305]

Bloody brilliant! Isn't it?

[@madzen112]

Topper must've shared wardrobe with The Rubettes that evening 😁

[@markkendrick7547]

Their intensity really can't be matched......They were in my opinion up there as one of the very best bands , especially on stage....Maybe The Who , The Jam and a dozen others .....

[@l.salisbury1253]

I read that after the Clash finished their last song half the studio audience left even though Fridays still had a while to run...

[@brianearner5092]

I was In Brixton, and saw aglassing, very violent

[@nuriaramirezruiz5413]

Unos fieras de la musica

[@monkeyboy4746]

This is more a "rock" version of these instead of the reggae versions that are on the album.

[@christophercouch7116]

Man this show was awesome

[@JRAFF145]

From April 25, 1980

[@avinashasitis]

Oh yes :) love this song, the riff.

[@billherbert4961]

Paul on Joe's Tele and Joe on Paul's P-Bass for Guns of Brixton. Cool. I think Guns is written by Paul. Anyway, now I know why I can play Guns of Brixton...Paul never got to worried about making music too fussy and complicated. Just tight. Saying that the recording here isn't great and makes them sound poorly timed...they are not, it's the recording.

[@森田勝也-o2p]

ポールシムノンのボーカルにギターのカッティング、カッケー!ジョーのベースもカッケー!CLASH最高!!

[@grahamboffey457]

Topper is a great drummer.

[@theefishlippedone]

Gotta be the first dub punk on usa tv. Up the Punx!

[@Maguirearch]

Wow people I never new Paul Simonen sang and played the 6 string guitar...I'm truly pleasantly surprised ...

[@ronaldrivera1551]

Joe Strummer is Playing Bass Guitar on Guns of Brixton! Watch Carefully to The Video!

[@jimbaker4588]

Rip joe mick topper paul will miss you rock on in heaven joe!!!❤🎉😢😊

[@84jbones]

the only band that matters

[@patrickcibulka2915]

The only band that matters.

[@jonascarstensen485]

I love that woman dacing!

[@JennyLens]

I AM THAT WOMAN DANCING! I still have the turquoise dress and Clash armband!