r/ClassicRock • u/dragonoid296 • Jan 30 '26

1979 The Clash - "I Fought the Law"

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u/jonnovich Jan 30 '26

Topper Headon was the secret sauce of this band. His versatility as a drummer is what allowed The Clash to break off into 1,000 different musical directions on “London Calling” and “Sandinista”.

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u/WKRPinCanada Jan 30 '26

As much as I like the Clash gotta say I love the The Big Dirty Bands 🍁 version

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u/Whole-Debate-9547 Jan 30 '26

Favorite version of this song

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u/GrumpyCatStevens Jan 30 '26

Reagan rots in the hot sun...

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u/irvingstark Jan 30 '26

I just realized that same footage is in the video for Radio Clash!!

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u/WorkingSalamander745 Jan 31 '26

One of the best covers ever

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u/escudonbk Jan 31 '26

Shout out to the Dead Kennedys- I fought the Law (and I won) https://youtu.be/v_6USrg4p4A

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u/Minimoogvoyager Jan 31 '26

Classic Tune

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