Comments on: Mick Jones interview, Nike Strummer shoes http://www.theclashblog.com/mick-jones-interview-nike-strummer-shoes/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:19:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tim at The Clash Blog http://www.theclashblog.com/mick-jones-interview-nike-strummer-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-341 Tim at The Clash Blog Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:58:37 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=1181#comment-341 Ed, Thanks ~ I'll look into it. What you wrote is thought provoking as I've found myself at odds with liking/accepting these products and I think ultimately I give a guarded thumbs up as it hits me as some sort of emotional blackmail. I try and tone down cynicism when it comes to Joe and The Clash but you've raised the warning flag again. Ed,

Thanks ~ I’ll look into it. What you wrote is thought provoking as I’ve found myself at odds with liking/accepting these products and I think ultimately I give a guarded thumbs up as it hits me as some sort of emotional blackmail. I try and tone down cynicism when it comes to Joe and The Clash but you’ve raised the warning flag again.

]]> By: Ed Desautels http://www.theclashblog.com/mick-jones-interview-nike-strummer-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-340 Ed Desautels Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:50:20 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=1181#comment-340 Tim, There's a great book of essays by Andrei Codrescu called The Disappearance of the Outside. One of the themes he takes up is the shrinking amount of time between something entering the culture as genuine/vital and the market finding a way to hammer this genuine item or idea into a "product." I think the market may have done a double dip on Strummer, both with these shoes and the Joe Strummer Telecaster: this time turning genuine nostalgia for Strummer and the Clash into an almost insulting geetar and a curious pair of sneakers. Anyway, if you're interested: http://www.amazon.com/Disappearance-Outside-Andrei-Codrescu/dp/188691348X Tim, There’s a great book of essays by Andrei Codrescu called The Disappearance of the Outside. One of the themes he takes up is the shrinking amount of time between something entering the culture as genuine/vital and the market finding a way to hammer this genuine item or idea into a “product.” I think the market may have done a double dip on Strummer, both with these shoes and the Joe Strummer Telecaster: this time turning genuine nostalgia for Strummer and the Clash into an almost insulting geetar and a curious pair of sneakers. Anyway, if you’re interested:

http://www.amazon.com/Disappearance-Outside-Andrei-Codrescu/dp/188691348X

]]> By: Joannie Volpe http://www.theclashblog.com/mick-jones-interview-nike-strummer-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-339 Joannie Volpe Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:54:33 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=1181#comment-339 Ooops, I meant to add this...those sneakers rock! But will I have to hock my guitar to afford them? That's the dilemna I have with alot of the really cool stuff that honors Joe. But, no doubt I'd be much more willing to cough up a pretty penny if I knew Strummerville was on the receiving end. I haven't really purchased anything since Joe died other than 2 awesome T-shirts from machete (thru the Strummerville site) -- and they were very reasonably priced. Extremely comfy cotton and quite durable as they've been worn and washed over and over. And I ALWAYS get at least 4 or 5 compliments on them whenever I wear them. So for me, it's a total tribute to joe to wear something with his name and image that makes people smile and think of him when they see it. Totally cool that at last week's Green Day show the guy behind the mixing desk was wearing one of the machete t-shirts that I own(Joe's boombox on a black tee), and I was wearing the other one (Joe's image on a red tee with "Strummer 1" on the back). I met so many Joe fans that night it was so awesome! And the mixing guy and I gave a thumbs up to each other. All in the spirit of Joe, and Green Day rocked and ripped the place to shreds. And Mr. Mixer played "Should I Stay or Should I go" while the crew was setting up GD's equipment. And one more thing...the photo of Joe's note is very blotchy and blurry here on your page, but clear on the original article. Don't know if that's my continuing problem, or something else. xxx Ooops, I meant to add this…those sneakers rock! But will I have to hock my guitar to afford them? That’s the dilemna I have with alot of the really cool stuff that honors Joe. But, no doubt I’d be much more willing to cough up a pretty penny if I knew Strummerville was on the receiving end. I haven’t really purchased anything since Joe died other than 2 awesome T-shirts from machete (thru the Strummerville site) — and they were very reasonably priced. Extremely comfy cotton and quite durable as they’ve been worn and washed over and over. And I ALWAYS get at least 4 or 5 compliments on them whenever I wear them. So for me, it’s a total tribute to joe to wear something with his name and image that makes people smile and think of him when they see it. Totally cool that at last week’s Green Day show the guy behind the mixing desk was wearing one of the machete t-shirts that I own(Joe’s boombox on a black tee), and I was wearing the other one (Joe’s image on a red tee with “Strummer 1″ on the back). I met so many Joe fans that night it was so awesome! And the mixing guy and I gave a thumbs up to each other. All in the spirit of Joe, and Green Day rocked and ripped the place to shreds. And Mr. Mixer played “Should I Stay or Should I go” while the crew was setting up GD’s equipment.
And one more thing…the photo of Joe’s note is very blotchy and blurry here on your page, but clear on the original article. Don’t know if that’s my continuing problem, or something else. xxx

]]> By: Joannie Volpe http://www.theclashblog.com/mick-jones-interview-nike-strummer-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-338 Joannie Volpe Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:43:29 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=1181#comment-338 Of all the articles I've read on Mick's 2 library exhibits, this one is my favorite. It really captures the total human quality of Mick that may be very hard to put across on paper, but this journalist has done a terrific job. I can literally hear Mick's voice speaking gently throughout, and oozing with humility. And of all the pieces I've seen of his collection, the note from Joe is my favorite as well. Someday I hope to see it up close and personal. (please bring your exhibit to America, Mick! How about a stint at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in NYC???!!!) It's an amazing piece of history---doesn't it just capture their relationship so succinctly? And for me it epitomizes the man that Joe was through and through...a man who was humble enough to write "It's me, Joe" and sign it "Love, Joe" --- I can't even imagine what it's like for Mick to see that note day after day without welling up. Thank you again to all of the photographers, journalists and bloggers who have kept us informed with a steady stream of information about this fantastic event. And to you Tim for coordinating it all here for us. Joe once said that pot was his prozac --- I'm starting to feel the same way about theclashblog.com Of all the articles I’ve read on Mick’s 2 library exhibits, this one is my favorite. It really captures the total human quality of Mick that may be very hard to put across on paper, but this journalist has done a terrific job. I can literally hear Mick’s voice speaking gently throughout, and oozing with humility.

And of all the pieces I’ve seen of his collection, the note from Joe is my favorite as well. Someday I hope to see it up close and personal. (please bring your exhibit to America, Mick! How about a stint at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in NYC???!!!) It’s an amazing piece of history—doesn’t it just capture their relationship so succinctly? And for me it epitomizes the man that Joe was through and through…a man who was humble enough to write “It’s me, Joe” and sign it “Love, Joe” — I can’t even imagine what it’s like for Mick to see that note day after day without welling up. Thank you again to all of the photographers, journalists and bloggers who have kept us informed with a steady stream of information about this fantastic event. And to you Tim for coordinating it all here for us. Joe once said that pot was his prozac — I’m starting to feel the same way about theclashblog.com

]]> By: Tim at The Clash Blog http://www.theclashblog.com/mick-jones-interview-nike-strummer-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Tim at The Clash Blog Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:28:25 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=1181#comment-337 You know me too well Brandon....I look marginally less of a cock in trainers than I do in hats You know me too well Brandon….I look marginally less of a cock in trainers than I do in hats

]]> By: Brandon http://www.theclashblog.com/mick-jones-interview-nike-strummer-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Brandon Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:27:17 +0000 http://www.theclashblog.com/?p=1181#comment-336 those trainers are your style! those trainers are your style!

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