After being sacked by The Clash, over differences about the musical direction the band should follow Mick Jones took inspiration from the emerging New York Hip-Hop sounds, and along with fellow cultural/musical/artistical explorers Don Letts, Leo Williams, Greg Roberts and Dan Donovan set up Big Audio Dynamite, who became a groundbreaking musical force; mixing Hip Hop beats, Rap’d lyrics and samples from films with Rock’n’Roll guitars. The groups first album released in 1985 This Is Big Audio Dynamite is a classic, another desert island disc of mine. It sounds as fresh today as it did 25 years ago. This recording is from their debut gig in London @ The Kentish Town Forum on 28th Nov 1985. Enjoy!
Ha just dug this one out and cleaned it up. I will post another show now. They were a great band that first album is as you say a classic and original sounding it took a lot of bravery to move away from the punk sound and come up with something new, something Mick always tried to do with The Clash. I often wonder how far The Clash would've gone musically without him. Top post mate thanks.
ReplyDeleteCheers for this Big Country Nuzz :)
ReplyDeleteLOL Longy, or whatever it is the kids say when they find something funny. Cheers Marky, that's happened a couple of times to me before, look forward to the other show you're gonna post.
ReplyDeleteIs this one any good to you Nuzz?
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he looks like an angry 'scarface' on the cover. exel... my fav live band ever, was like going to a party.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is Longy! nice one bro, a great show, just listening to it now. Cheers Dikki.
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