US EditionThe sound of discontent: when The Clash went on their White Riot tour on this day in 1977 - a look back
- On May 1, 1977, a notable punk rock tour featuring prominent bands of the era launched its inaugural performance at the Roxy venue in London.
- The tour aimed to unite diverse audiences and provide a safe space to stand against racism through different music genres.
- The event quickly energized audiences, with attendees remembering it as a powerful moment of people coming together peacefully.
- The tour, named after The Clash's song 'White Riot,' is regarded as one of punk rock's most famous tours and a global success.
- This tour demonstrated how collaborative music efforts could inspire social change and encouraged kindness and unity among listeners.
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May 1: The Clash Kick Off White Riot Tour In London
On May 1, 1977, some of the biggest names in Punk Rock kicked off one of the most famous tours of all time, The White Riot Tour. The lineup consisted of The Clash, The Jam, and the Buzzcocks, the three biggest names in punk at the time. RELATED: April 24: Oasis Top The Charts In The UK For The First Time... The tour, which was named after The Clash's hit song "White Riot", had one goal. That goal was to bring different people together through di…
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