Dorian Lynskey

Music and revolt

An enraged fan, on hearing Clapton’s xenophobic rant in 1976, announced the formation of Rock Against Racism, whose concerts helped destroy the National Front

  • Never Again: Rock Against Racism and the Anti-Nazi League 1976–1982

    David Renton

    Routledge, pp. 192

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