Reprinted from http://jazzwax.com
In today's Wall Street Journal, my "Anatomy of a Song" column in the Arena section traces the evolution of The Clash's London Calling in 1979 (go here or please buy the paper). I interviewed all three surviving members of the band and got the story from bassist Paul Simonon about why he smashed his bass [pictured above].
And for the "House Call" column in the Mansion section, I interviewed comedian Lewis Black on what living on a tour bus is like—and why stores at truck stops sell the strangest things (go here or please buy the paper).
Speaking of The Clash, if you don't know much about punk rock but you're curious about why you should care, here's Punk: Attitude, a terrific documentary (a big thanks to Billy O'Hanluain in Dubln)...
Used with permission by Marc Myers
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