Know Your Rights – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

10 Protest Songs of The Clash

March 10, 2025

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 (1977) “White Riot” was the band’s first single, and it appeared on their self-titled debut. The song tackles issues of race and class. The song was also influenced by the 1976 riots at […]

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10 Covers of The Clash Protest Songs

February 7, 2020

Worldwide many places recognize February 7th as International Clash Day. This is fitting because with the current state of political turmoil their music has never mattered more. Previously we looked back at ten of their notable protest songs. The band has also been inducted into the Protest Music Hall of Fame. Right now we will look back on ten notable […]

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