Read over half and returned to library Sa 8/23/14
Johnny Green was a roadie and road manager for the Clash and he tells his story of life with the band.
It's mostly a collection of juicy anecdotes and really is only enough content for a long magazine piece.
The only thing that I learned is the Sex Pistols would come on stage with The Clash when they were in limbo (the Sex Pistols On Tour stage).
The drugs and alcohol flows freely, but not much is revealed that you wouldn't expect.
At a later date, I'll read one of the more comprehensive books about The Clash. This seemed to be mostly frosting, and not much cake. Johnny comes across as 'just one of the gang', and it's an interesting perspective, but he never provided any artistic or any other input for the band. And, to be fair, I don't think he tries to come off as if he did. 'Grins and Giggles' is what you get.
Link at Amazon-
http://www.amazon.com/Riot-Our-Own-Night-Clash/dp/0571199577
YouTube Link for Johnny Green-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tvp-OVtHgE
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