The Clash's Mick Jones To Headline Strummer Of Love Festival With Justice Tonight Band
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Written by Elliott Batte
Mick Jones, former guitarist and vocalist of punk-rock icons The Clash, has been announced as the final act at this year’s Strummer of Love festival.
Jones’ Justice Tonight band will feature musical provocateur Pete Wylie as well as members of The Farm, and will be closing proceedings on the Clash City Rockers stage on Sunday 19th August. Fresh off the back of a successful tour and support slots at the recent Stone Roses reunion concerts, the Justice Tonight band will bring their critically-acclaimed show to Somerset in what will be a momentous and poignant occasion.
Speaking recently of his relationship with his much-missed friend and Clash cohort Joe Strummer, Mick Jones said: “Joe is with me all the time. I can feel him in so many ways. It’s something that’s with me a lot of the time.”
Taking place on the weekend of August 17th-19th, Strummer of Love will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of iconic Clash frontman Joe Strummer. The Justice Tonight set will see fans given the rare opportunity to experience some of the Clash’s most legendary songs in a live setting.
Speaking of the the band’s slot, Festival Director Trish Whelan said: “Mick has relentlessly been a huge supporter of the Strummerville mission, and we couldn’t be more honoured to have him close Strummer of Love. We think it will mean a lot to all of Joe’s fans and will obviously be an incredibly fitting tribute.”
Situated on a double-decker bus designed by the infamous pop artist, featured exhibits will include work from Bob Gruen, Mick Jones, Claude Simonon, Gaye Black, Martin Glover, Paul Fryer, Rodney Graham, Gordon McHarg, Akiko Comenachi, Kitty Finer, John McLean and James Putnam.
Strummer of Love will also be displaying a selection of items from Mick Jones’ outstanding personal collection. A presentation from the Mick Jones Rock & Roll Public Library will sit inside ‘Strummer School’, the museum housing some amazing and unique articles from the Joe Strummer archive.
To find out more about the festival, check out their website here.
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