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On this day, 24 May 1977, punk legends The Clash played Cardiff’s Top Rank on their White Riot tour, their first as the headlining band. Support was provided by The Buzzcocks, The Slits and The Subway Sect.
The band had not long released their debut album The Clash in February and released Remote Control, the second single taken the album, a few weeks before the gig.
Written and recorded over three weeks in February 1977 for £4,000, it would go on to reach No. 12 on the UK charts, and has been included on many retrospective rankings as one of the greatest punk albums of all time.
The cover artwork was designed by Polish artist Rosław Szaybo. The album's front cover photo, shot by Kate Simon, was taken in the alleyway directly opposite the front door of the band's 'Rehearsal Rehearsals' building in Camden Market.
Setlist
I'm So Bored With the U.S.A.
Hate & War
48 Hours
Deny
Police and Thieves
(Junior Murvin cover)
Cheat
Capital Radio
What's My Name
Protex Blue
Remote Control
Garageland
1977
