In August, 1982 I was celebrating the end of summer and awaiting my impending start at Saint John’s University School of Law. While I remember snippets of seeing The Clash at Bonds NYC, this concert at Pier. 84 on the west side of Manhattan does not elicit any recollection at all. Despite adequate grades in my first semester of law school, my stint at Saint John’s was short lived and I endeavored to find my way post- Queens College with jobs at local banking institutions until the civil service gods looked kindly down upon me and law enforcement opportunities began to develop. I missed The Who with The Clash at Shea Stadium, and I believe I missed the opportunity to see U2 during this time, but there would be no more concerts for me in 1982 due to the demands of law school (however 1983 would start off with the return of Neil Young to the tri-state area).

I Fought the Law

Rock on!

GQ