Thirty years after the Brixton riot, The Clash’s “Guns of Brixton” anthem pre-dates the uprising (the song was released in 1979) but perfectly captures the growing mood of discontent and anger on the streets.
The Guns of Brixton was written and sung by south London bassist Paul Simonon (in the video he’s playing guitar as he didn’t like playing bass and singing at the same time).
On Sunday, 10th April 2011, there is an event in central Brixton marking the 30th anniversary. Find out more and see footage from the uprising here.
Related posts:
Brixton uprising event, Windrush Square, Sunday 10th April 2011
Brixton riot 30 years on: Windrush Square event, Sun 10th April 2011
Brixton tube: metal detectors and submachine-guns
Brixton celebrates Jamaican Independence Day with a big Splash
Happy Birthday to the Brixton Ritzy – 100 years old today
Fifty years of Brixton railway station
126 years of Brixton snow
Dr Vampire and Gin Riots at Offline, Brixton
