Patrick Gilmore was one of the biggest musical stars of the 19th century, leading a well-regarded traveling military band that performed in venues all over the world.
I had no idea! I suppose that makes sense though. As Civil War "hits" go, it doesn't get too much bigger than "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home". Thanks David!
Nice piece. The Clash had excellent musical taste, and made great use of their stature by expanding their fans' musical horizons. With the exception of the Booker T and Bobby Fuller songs (and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"), I definitely heard all of these songs from them first.
Thanks Dan! I would say pretty much the same for me. Full disclosure: The first time I ever heard the original versions of Revolution Rock and Wrong 'Em Boyo was while putting this article together;-)
Patrick Gilmore was one of the biggest musical stars of the 19th century, leading a well-regarded traveling military band that performed in venues all over the world.
I had no idea! I suppose that makes sense though. As Civil War "hits" go, it doesn't get too much bigger than "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home". Thanks David!
Nice piece. The Clash had excellent musical taste, and made great use of their stature by expanding their fans' musical horizons. With the exception of the Booker T and Bobby Fuller songs (and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"), I definitely heard all of these songs from them first.
Thanks Dan! I would say pretty much the same for me. Full disclosure: The first time I ever heard the original versions of Revolution Rock and Wrong 'Em Boyo was while putting this article together;-)
That's what I love about music, and life in general — there's always more to learn!