| Author | Chris Salewicz |
|---|---|
| Genre | Biography |
| Publisher | Faber and Faber |
Publication date | May 2007 |
| Pages | 629 |
| ISBN | 057121178X |
| OCLC | 76794852 |
Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer, originally published in different form in the United Kingdom in 2006 by HarperCollins as Redemption Song: The Authorised Biography of Joe Strummer, is a biographic book by Chris Salewicz released in May 2007.[1] The book documents the life and death of Joe Strummer, the front man of The Clash.[2][3] Apart from going through the history of the band, the book also goes into deep descriptions of Strummer's relationships with his friends and family; including how his brother's suicide influenced him.
References
- ^ "Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer (book excerpts)". PopMatters. 21–25 May 2007.
- ^ Robert, Christgau (3 June 2007). "Combat Rocker". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
- ^ Elliot, Debbie (14 July 2007). "A 'Redemption Song' for The Clash's Frontman". NPR.