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On this day, 17 October 1989, former Clash frontman and punk legend Joe Strummer played Cardiff University with his band The Latino Rockabilly War on his Earthquake Weather Tour.
Earthquake Weather is the only album by former frontman of The Clash, Joe Strummer, released on 20 September 1989. The album was well received by critics, but was not a commercial success. The majority of the album was recorded in Los Angeles, California in 1988 and 1989, as evident from the cover photography and design by Josh Cheuse.
It was the first time Strummer had worked on his own musical project. In previous years he had worked with Alex Cox on the soundtracks of his films Sid and Nancy and Walker in 1986 and 1987. He also worked on the production of his former Clash partner Mick Jones' second album with the band Big Audio Dynamite in 1986.
Joe Strummer and the Latino Rockabilly War
Joe Strummer: Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Zander Schloss: Lead Guitar and Vocals
Lonnie Marshall: Bass Guitar and Vocals
Willie MacNeil: Drums
Jack Irons: Drums
Setlist
Sleepwalk
Jewellers & Bums
Gangsterville
Sikorsky Parts
Armigedeon Time
(Willi Williams cover)
Highway One Zero Street
Trash City
(Joe Strummer song)
City of the Dead
(The Clash cover)
Tropic of No Return
(Joe Strummer song)
Slant Six
Nothin' About Nothin'
Junco Partner (Worthless Man)
(James Waynes cover)
What's My Name
(The Clash cover)
Police and Thieves
(Junior Murvin cover)
Shouting Street
Pressure Drop
(The Maytals cover)
King of the Bayou
London Calling
(The Clash cover)
Island Hopping
Brand New Cadillac
(Vince Taylor & The Playboys cover)
The Magnificent Seven
(The Clash cover)
I Fought the Law
(The Crickets cover)
