The Clash Faced Hostile Audiences at Early London Concerts

Fifty years after their formation, archival footage reveals how The Clash performed early classics like "London's Burning" at London's Roundhouse despite facing angry hecklers from indifferent crowds.

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50 Years Ago Today: The Clash Battled With Angry Hecklers at One of Their First Concerts

Just months after they formed, the Clash played at London's Roundhouse, where they unveiled classics like "London's Burning" and "1977," even if many in the crowd couldn't have cared less

By Andy Greene

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The Clash Faced Hostile Audiences at Early London Concerts

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50 Years Ago Today: The Clash Battled With Angry Hecklers at One of Their First Concerts

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