Culture Clash as punk hero Mick Jones turns librarian

It may not seem the most obvious job choice for a man who fought the law, even if the law won. But Mick Jones, of the Clash, has decided on a more respectable career â€“ by becoming a librarian.The lead guitarist, who was at the centre of the punk movement, opened his personal rock'n'roll library to the public today, saying he hoped it would inspire and educate music lovers from around the world.Sprawled across a 3,000 sq ft office space under the roaring Westway, off Portobello Road, west ...

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16:39 on July 22 2009

The Clash’s Headon Demonstrates How He Wrote “Rock the Casbah”

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18:24 on July 22 2009

Culture Clash as punk hero Mick Jones turns librarian

Guardian Music — It may not seem the most obvious job choice for a man who fought the law, even if the law won. But Mick Jones, of the Clash, has decided on a more respectable career â�... more info

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