Mick’s last Clash gig in their hometown and it’s a terrific performance from its blistering start through to the finish. Mick’s father, it was reported was there the first time to see him play.
Joe has since revealed that he had punched Mick full in the face previously for refusing to play White Riot. Mick had countered that Joe had no respect for the stage. It can only be guessed at why, for the only time since 76, they started with White Riot.
Maybe because it was their last London gig of the tour and in Brixton. Known as the Fair Deal Hall, it would later be renamed Brixton Academy. It had only recently been opened for concerts and was ideal with a huge seat-less stalls area with seating upstairs.
Irrespective of the reason, the impact on the audience was a shockwave of excitement, and as everyone surged forward the metal terrace-like stanchions collapsed. The British music press, previously critical, gave rave reviews for these Brixton concerts.
David Cardwell - bass, vocals
Randy Franklin - guitar, vocals
Shona Lay - organ
Bob Murray - drums
Larry Seaman - guitar, vocals
Tracks 1-6 Loma Ranch Studio, Fredricksburg '79 & '80
Tracks 7-12 Raul's, Oct. '80
Tracks 13 & 14 Earth & Sky Studio, Austin, '80
Tracks 15-17 Duke's Royal Coach Inn, '80
Tracks 18-22 Armadillo World Headquarters, April '79
