Bernie's book
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He said he was going to email me when it was coming out!
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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In fifty years, this book will be acclaimed (assuming it's published).SuzukiSamurai wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 4:42pmThat's the way it's supposed to be mixed!Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 3:34pmThe problem is all those letters and fonts and colours thrown in the text for no good reason.SuzukiSamurai wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 2:41pmYou're supposed to only read every other letter, that way you can read the bass the little better.
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This book will in fact be one of the most books in the world.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 5:45pmIn fifty years, this book will be acclaimed (assuming it's published).SuzukiSamurai wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 4:42pmThat's the way it's supposed to be mixed!Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 3:34pmThe problem is all those letters and fonts and colours thrown in the text for no good reason.SuzukiSamurai wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 2:41pmYou're supposed to only read every other letter, that way you can read the bass the little better.
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I want that as a blurb right on the front cover.SuzukiSamurai wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 6:24pmThis book will in fact be one of the most books in the world.
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For every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 6:33pmI want that as a blurb right on the front cover.SuzukiSamurai wrote: ↑27 May 2022, 6:24pmThis book will in fact be one of the most books in the world.
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Re: Bernie's book
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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Quick update: the publisher still doesn't have it listed on its page, tho Amazon keeps pushing back the release date. Gotta be honest, I'm starting to lose faith in Bernie following thru on this.
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Re: Bernie's book
I believe Bernie always follows things through.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑06 Nov 2022, 11:45amQuick update: the publisher still doesn't have it listed on its page, tho Amazon keeps pushing back the release date. Gotta be honest, I'm starting to lose faith in Bernie following thru on this.
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I had a look at Bernie's website a while back and it seems like he has some pretty serious health issues going on, so maybe some charity is in order...
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Well I wish him all the best with his health issues.
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Agreed. When all is said and done, Bernie is the reason we're all here. It was his vision and his madness that made The Clash. And when you get down to it he, Mick and Joe are far, far more alike than not. I see them as three brothers under the skin, with different virtues but many of the same vices. Clash fandom always loves a good scapegoat but I think Gabby said it best when she noted that they were all totally fucked in the head. Truly creative people usually are.
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I think among us megafans, Bernie is seen a tremendously important and critical figure to the band. Even his return in 80/81 spiced things up. There's a great "what if" if he left in early 82 or so though.IkarisOne wrote: ↑08 Nov 2022, 11:22amAgreed. When all is said and done, Bernie is the reason we're all here. It was his vision and his madness that made The Clash. And when you get down to it he, Mick and Joe are far, far more alike than not. I see them as three brothers under the skin, with different virtues but many of the same vices. Clash fandom always loves a good scapegoat but I think Gabby said it best when she noted that they were all totally fucked in the head. Truly creative people usually are.
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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I don't know about megafans. But Bernie is a guy who has been involved in the formation of some fantastic groups. And it's clear his role has helped shape some brilliant ideas within music. He is like a catalyst and deserves his credit.matedog wrote: ↑08 Nov 2022, 11:47amI think among us megafans, Bernie is seen a tremendously important and critical figure to the band. Even his return in 80/81 spiced things up. There's a great "what if" if he left in early 82 or so though.IkarisOne wrote: ↑08 Nov 2022, 11:22amAgreed. When all is said and done, Bernie is the reason we're all here. It was his vision and his madness that made The Clash. And when you get down to it he, Mick and Joe are far, far more alike than not. I see them as three brothers under the skin, with different virtues but many of the same vices. Clash fandom always loves a good scapegoat but I think Gabby said it best when she noted that they were all totally fucked in the head. Truly creative people usually are.
Still won't stop me mocking CtC though.
But I sincerely wish him all the best luck in the world fighting his cancer.
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Like with McLaren, I can respect their intellectual contributions and critiques of the music business, but they each treated the people they were hired to look out for abysmally. On a human level, I can never overlook their predatory character, to manipulate and discard other people.
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