Flashback: The Clash Rock Against Racism in 1978 — rollingstone.com

In August 1976 a heavily intoxicated Eric Clapton blurted out some very unfortunate remarks onstage at the Birmingham Odeon in England. "England is overcrowded," he said. "I think we should send them all back." He went on to add that England was in danger of becoming a "black colony." Around the same time, David Bowie caused an even greater uproar when he shared some surprising political beliefs. "I believe very strongly in fascism," he told Playboy. "The only way we can speed up the sort of liberalism that's hanging foul in the air. . .is a right-wing totally dictatorial tyranny. . .Rock stars are fascists, too. Adolf Hitler was one of the first rock stars."

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