The Brixton riots in South London actually predates Guns of Brixton. From what I've read about this song, books and all, it captured the frustrations of the people of Brixton. Their anger at police brutality and oppression and the associated economic position that many black migrants into London at the time found themselves in. As has already been mentioned there are a lot of plays on words with the Ivan lyric!
The Brixton riots in South London actually predates Guns of Brixton. From what I've read about this song, books and all, it captured the frustrations of the people of Brixton. Their anger at police brutality and oppression and the associated economic position that many black migrants into London at the time found themselves in. As has already been mentioned there are a lot of plays on words with the Ivan lyric!
Great band, vive le clash!