Joe Strummer – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Protest Music Hall of Fame: Redemption Song – Bob Marley and the Wailers

Photo Credit: Eddie Mallin "Emancipate yourselves from mental slaveryNone but ourselves can free our mindsHave no fear for atomic energy'Cause none of them can stop the timeHow long shall they…

CJ Baker March 21, 2025

Songs Lists

10 Protest Songs of Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash (February 26, 1932-September 12, 2003) Promotional Photo for Sun Records Many of my fondest memories in life are connected to attending concerts. A couple of the shows that…

CJ Baker March 21, 2025

Songs Lists

10 Protest Songs of The Clash

Credit: Helge Øverås The Clash's music is as vital as ever. Right now, we'll consider a small sample of their important contribution to the canon of protest songs. White Riot…

CJ Baker March 10, 2025

Protest Music Hall of Fame

Protest Music Hall of Fame: The Clash

Photo Credit: Helge Øverås "The Only Band That Matters" The promotional tagline bestowed upon them by their record label may seem like hyperbole, but at times, they came close to…

CJ Baker March 10, 2025

2021: The Year In Protest Music

A Month of Protest Music (March)

Allison Russell. From artist's Bandcamp Here is this month's sampling of notable socially conscious music. Songs/Videos: Lula Wiles - Television This is the first single off the Americana trio's upcoming…

CJ Baker March 31, 2021

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: London Is Burning – Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros

"London Is Burning" is the first single from Joe Strummer 001, a compilation of rarities and unreleased material which is due out September 28, 2018. Of course, Strummer is most known…

CJ Baker July 8, 2018

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Straight To Hell – The Clash

Joe Strummer died on December 22nd, 2002. Fifteen years later and his music is as vital as ever. As the front-man and lyricist of The Clash, he composed some of…

CJ Baker December 22, 2017