Joe Strummer would have been 55 today.

Stupid Heart Attack.

This message is speciafically aimed at anyone under 30 who listens to the show.

Founding singer/guitarist genius of The Clash. Without Joe Strummer, you kids wouldn't have Green Day. You wouldn't have those godforsaken White Stripes, or Jet, or 85% of the rock that's out there right now.

All of these kids you listen to...every last one of them worth a damn...learned what they do by listening to The Clash.

Today's Homework: dig out London Calling, or Combat Rock, Give 'Em Enough Rope...hell, even a copy of Sandanista! or Cut The Crap is acceptable today.

Don't have any? Get thee to a CD store. Buy the remastered edition of London Calling, because it comes with a kickass DVD.

Listen to history.

Extra Credit if you have anything by The Mescaleros.

Welcome stranger to the humble neighborhoods. You can get inspiration along the highroad.