[DavidMahler]

Who is your preference of the two

The Clash or U2

 

[wuwhere]

I like U2 2, but gotta go for The Clash, gotta rock the Casbah.

 

[tru blu]

Hmmm…maybe it's just me, but this one really seems off comparison-wise, DMahler. If we're thinking about years or even periods of activity, I'd kinda like to see U2 up against…I dunno…R.E.M. or the Police?

 

[Pangaea]

Well you probably wouldn't have U2 without the Clash, but as far as productivity U2 has got it. Its kinda apples to oranges though.

 

[DavidMahler]

Maybe I should explain the comparison then.....

When the Clash came out in 77, they were called the heirs to the Who. In 1983 or 4, Pete Townshend remarked that U2 was in fact the true heirs to the Who.

That's where I got the comparison.

 

[tru blu]

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Originally Posted by DavidMahler /img/forum/go_quote.gif In 1983 or 4, Pete Townshend remarked that U2 was in fact the true heirs to the Who.

That's hilarious…makes me think there might have been some acrimony between the Who and the Clash when they toured together around that time. I'm more of a Clash fan, but I saw that tour and the Who just plain blew them away. I've always wondered why the Clash were so off their game that night.

 

[tpc41]

Bono as a person really turns me away from U2's music, so my vote goes to The Clash by default.

 

[ssportclay]

The Clash were the only band that mattered at the time and U2 didn't.

 

[indysmith]

The Clash are fantastic. Every tune is real solid brilliance.
U2 just aren't my cup of tea AT ALL.

 

[progo]

The Clash. I haven't got into U2 in any way.

 

[krmathis]

Not all into any of them. But I would pick U2 if I had the option...

 

[lexnasa]

First heard U2 in 1979, didn't like them then and don't like them now!

 

[IceClass]

Even putting the two in the same basket is preposterous.
Joe would not be pleased.

The Clash are the real deal whereas U2 is kinda the fake leather version.

 

[jilgiljongiljing]

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In 1983 or 4, Pete Townshend remarked that U2 was in fact the true heirs to the Who.

Ugh, I cant believe that. U2 suck, period, Bono might be a great philanthroph, and a half decent singer, but "The Edge" is the biggest joke in rock music history. U2 defines Mediocrity at its sell-out best

 

[MoreCowbell]

No contest, hands down, nary a second thought: The Clash. Of all these cool 'cast your vote' posts this was the easiest one for me.