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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Siouxsie, the Clash and the punk invasion of Canada

Toronto Calling: Bob Marley for Toronto Calling
Bob Marley during his last performance in Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1979
Photograph: Nick and Simon White
Toronto Calling: PIL for Toronto Calling
John Lydon took his sneer with him when Public Image Ltd played Toronto
Photograph: Nick and Simon White
Toronto Calling: Police for Toronto Calling
Did someone call the Police? Sting performs in Toronto
Photograph: Nick and Simon White
Toronto Calling: Siouxsie Sioux for Toronto Calling
Siouxsie Sioux at the New Music Hall in Toronto in 1980
Photograph: Nick white/PR
Toronto Calling: The Clash for Toronto Calling
Paul Simonon slings his bass low at the O'Keefe Centre, 1979
Photograph: Nick and Simon White
Toronto Calling: The Clash for Toronto Calling
Whereas Joe Strummer can't handle the G-force of playing live
Photograph: Nick and Simon White
Toronto Calling: U2 for Toronto Calling
Shortly before making poverty history Bono paid Toronto a visit
Photograph: Nick and Simon White
Toronto Calling: Specials at Toronto Calling
As usual, the Specials look like they're having more fun than most bands
Photograph: Nick and Simon White
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