I Fought the Law- The Clash (1988)

Description

Additional information about this, The Clash vinyl art.

The Clash – The Artist

The Clash were an English rock band formed in London in 1976 as a key player in the original wave of British punk rock. They have also contributed to the post-punk and new wave movements that emerged in the wake of punk and employed elements of a variety of genres including reggae, dub, funk, ska and rockabilly. For most of their recording career, the Clash consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist and lead vocalist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon, and drummer Nicky “Topper” Headon. Headon left the group in 1982, and internal friction led to Jones’ departure the following year. The group continued with new members, but finally disbanded in early 1986.

I Fought The Law – The Song

I Fought The Law is  a song written by Sonny Curtis of the Crickets and popularised by a cover by the Bobby Fuller Four, becoming a top-ten hit for the band in 1966. There are several notable covers of the song. A version by Sam Neely charted in 1975. The song was also recorded by the Clash in 1979. A version with different lyrics was recorded by the Dead Kennedys in 1978. This is the Clash Version

The Sheriffs Badge – The Shape

This record has been modelled into the silhouette of a vintage Western style Sheriff badge. Sheriffs In the United States are the chief of law enforcement officers of a county. Sheriffs are usually either elected by the populace or appointed by an elected body. Sheriff’s offices are typically tasked with operating jails, security at courthouses and county buildings, protection of judges and juries, preventing breaches of the peace, and coordinating with city police departments. Sheriff’s offices may also be responsible for security at public events and areas. In western times the Sheriiff wore a six pointed star as a badge on their normal western outfit to denote that they are the sheriff.

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