{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65ca9bd9e89a1700160e4a83/67cba73255101d9644e96ccb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"54 - The Clash with Don Letts (Ladbroke Grove)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65ca9bd9e89a1700160e4a83/1741397209573-a6fc91c4-eb5d-44af-906c-1ce686643031.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We welcome Don Letts to discuss his experiences with The Clash - from directing every music video the band made to joining them on the pivotal White Riot tour in 1977, his initial impressions on meeting the band, the key gig with the Sex Pistols at the Nashville with Joe Strummer’s 101ers.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Don shares anecdotes about filming the band, trips to America and his interactions with legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Years later Don made the legendary documentary Westway to the World: the legacy of The Clash for which he won a Grammy Award. We discuss the making of the documentary &amp; the interaction&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs &amp; time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: </strong><a href=\"http://ko-fi.com/musicmaps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ko-fi.com/musicmaps</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews &amp; star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps &amp; can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can see our upcoming live events here: </strong><a href=\"https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rocknrollbookclube17/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@rocknrollbookclube17</a></p><p><br></p><p>Blue Sky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/musicmaps.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@musicmaps.bsky.social</a></p><p><br></p><p>X: <a href=\"https://x.com/simonmusicmaps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@simonmusicmaps</a></p><p><br></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/E17rockbookclub/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">E17rockbookclub</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by Mark Hart &amp; Simon Cardwell</strong></p><p><strong>Written &amp; Produced by Simon Cardwell</strong></p><p><strong>Edited, mixed &amp; spruced up by Andy Maxwell&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:&nbsp;</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Music Maps Podcast</p><p>00:42 Reflections on Economic Challenges and Cultural Richness</p><p>03:27 Exploring Don Lett's Life and Memoir</p><p>04:48 The Punk Rock Scene and Its Influences</p><p>10:28 The Clash and Reggae Connections</p><p>16:09 The White Riot Tour and Its Impact</p><p>24:07 Commercialization of Music and Cultural Reflections</p><p>27:50 The Evolution of Music Videos</p><p>30:26 The Clash's American Dream</p><p>33:20 Meeting Legends: Scorsese and the Clash</p><p>36:52 Documenting the Clash: Westway to the World</p><p>39:29 The Clash's Legacy and Impact</p><p>42:09 Reflections on the Clash's Influence</p><p>46:11 Remembering Johnny Green</p><p>49:56 Upcoming Events and Recommendations</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Rock n Roll Book Club"}