The host referred to this election as a ‘grinding hell’ as he discussed the new Clinton email twist that involves disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner
A CURIOUS MIX OF BRITISH FOLK MUSIC AND AMERICAN POLITICS
The host referred to this election as a ‘grinding hell’ as he discussed the new Clinton email twist that involves disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner
Johnnie is joined by Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon from original punk rockers The Clash who talk about their role in the seventies punk explosion, the genesis of their biggest hits and the lasting impact of their music on artists today.
They discuss:
– I’m So Bored With The USA
– Police And Thieves
– Safe European Home
– Julie’s Been Working For The Drug Squad
– Train In Vain
– London Calling
The guys also discuss punch-ups, ghetto blasters, Bernie Rhodes, and of course their former bandmate Joe Strummer.
Source: BBC Radio 2 – Johnnie Walker’s Sounds of the 70s, Clash City Rockers, The Clash chat with Johnnie
Johnnie hears 70s memories from the Countess of Grantham and lead singer with Sadie and the Hotheads Elizabeth McGovern. She shares her memories of the decade including her love for Joni Mitchell and Lou Reed.
Source: BBC Radio 2 – Johnnie Walker’s Sounds of the 70s, Elizabeth McGovern, Elizabeth McGovern – My 70s
‘It was unbelievable,’ reports a visitor to the arts festival, which is held at the Cornish estate of the late 10th Earl of St Germans, a louche friend of Prince Charles.’Robinson was clearly drunk and his talk was such a shambles that members of the audience started booing.’
This led him to respond with a foul-mouthed rant which included calling the audience ‘a load of Ukip cunts’.’
This caused uproar, even though most of the audience were probably down from London themselves.
Source: Film director Bruce Robinson brands audience ‘a load of UKIP c***s’ during talk | Daily Mail Online