London Mick
London Mick: Rock and Roll Chronicles of a Guitar Hero
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Let's hear it for the sharp and slick
Applauding the skilled and charismatic guitar player, London Mick
big hearted guitar man, London Mick
Encouraging a DJ to play music by London Mick
Come on DJ play my fix
Expressing a desire for rock and roll songs by London Mick
some rock and roll by London Mick
Reiterating the request for music by London Mick
I first met him in the punk rock days
Recalling the initial meeting with London Mick during the punk rock era
he was blowing through town in a punk rock blaze
Describing London Mick's energetic presence during the punk rock period
I was a Clash kid under the spell
Being a fan of The Clash while admiring London Mick
he bought me coca-cola at the band's hotel
London Mick's kind gesture of buying a drink at the band's hotel
He aced Strummer with his killer licks
Praising London Mick's exceptional guitar skills compared to Joe Strummer of The Clash
You were my guitar hero, London Mick
Expressing admiration for London Mick as a guitar hero
There was no band they couldn't lick
Highlighting London Mick's band's ability to triumph over others
then or now, London Mick
Emphasizing London Mick's enduring musical prowess
seven wild years came tumbling down
Reflecting on a period of seven tumultuous years
and I was livin' in Mick's old stomping ground
Residing in an area where London Mick previously frequented
we shared a manager, man, and though it all went south
Having a shared manager with London Mick despite challenges faced
we saw Spinal Tap together at the picture house
Recalling watching "Spinal Tap" with London Mick at the cinema
When he left the Clash he took some stick
Commenting on the criticism London Mick faced upon leaving The Clash
but he stayed cool, London Mick
Admiration for London Mick's ability to handle criticism with grace
DJs and dreads were his sidekicks
Associating London Mick with DJs and individuals with dreadlocks
always an edge with London Mick
Noting London Mick's perpetually edgy nature
at century's end, under a waning moon
Describing a meeting with London Mick near the end of the century
a chance encounter in a greasy spoon
Recounting an unexpected encounter with London Mick at a diner
""we see each other, Man"" he said, quote, unquote
Quoting London Mick's casual acknowledgment of their meeting
he was wearin a well-cut Crombie coat
Describing London Mick's attire with a well-tailored coat
Sent him flowers when he got sick
Sending well wishes to London Mick during a period of illness
More power to London Mick
Wishing strength and positivity for London Mick
What'll he do next? None can predict
Expressing uncertainty about London Mick's future endeavors
Just leave it up to London Mick
Leaving London Mick's future decisions to his discretion
Pop stars pullin' all kinds of tricks
Criticizing other pop stars for their gimmicks and behavior
like so many goose-brained lunatics
Comparing certain pop stars to foolish individuals
if I had my choice I'd just pick
Expressing a preference for rock and roll music from London Mick
some rock and roll from London Mick
Reiterating the desire for rock and roll music by London Mick
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