Joe Strummer Tribute to Gather Songs, Testimonials From Bruce Springsteen, Bob Weir, Lucinda Williams and More
Chris Willman Music WriterA two-hour tribute to the Clash’s Joe Strummer on his birthday this Friday will features performances or spoken testimonials from friends and fans including Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Bob Weir, Beto O’Rourke, Josh Homme, Steve Buscemi, Jim Jarmusch, the Dropkick Murphys and others.Dubbed “A Song for Joe: Celebrating the Life of Joe Strummer,” the webcast is free but will serve as a benefit soliciting donations for Save Our Stages, the initiative aimed at getting federal relief for clubs and theaters that are completely shut down and likely to remain that way for many months to come. The show airs Friday at 3 p.m.