Country rocker Joe Ely, who worked with Bruce Springsteen and the Clash, dead at 78

Country rocker Joe Ely, who worked with Bruce Springsteen and the Clash, dead at 78

Joe Ely, the country music rocker best known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, the Clash and more, has died. He was 78. The “Honky Tonk Masquerade” singer’s family announced the devastating news in a Facebook post on Monday. He died at his home in Taos, New Mexico, from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s … Read more

The Clash’s drummer Terry Chimes reveals why he ditched music for medicine

The Clash’s drummer Terry Chimes reveals why he ditched music for medicine

Not everyone wants to live the rock star life. Terry Chimes, best known for being The Clash’s former drummer, revealed why he left the British punk group and music industry behind forty years ago. Chimes, who was a founding member of the band, addressed his decision to throw away life on the road to open … Read more

Clash co-founder dead: Keith Levene was 65

Clash co-founder dead: Keith Levene was 65

Keith Levene, the trailblazing guitarist who co-founded The Clash and Public Image Ltd., died of liver cancer Friday. He was 65. Author/writer Adam Hammond confirmed the punk pioneer’s passing in a statement. “It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Public Image Limited guitarist Keith Levene passed away on Friday … Read more