'The Queen' admits to being a Clash fan
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Helen Mirren bumps into Mick Jones on US show
Helen Mirren has admitted she is a huge fan of The Clash on US television.
The actress, who won an Oscar for her role as The Queen, made the admission on the 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien' show when she bumped into guitarist Mick Jones.
She said: "I just had the thrill of my life. I just met Mick [Jones] backstage. I'm not very rock 'n' roll but it was very exciting."
Jones later performed 'Why Do Men Fight?' on the show with his band Carbon/Silicon.
Watch the clip below.
Meanwhile The Clash legend is being interviewed by our sister site Uncut.co.uk, and they want your questions.
Simply send your suggestions to uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com by 6pm and they'll put the best to Jones.
See Uncut.co.uk for more information.
The actress, who won an Oscar for her role as The Queen, made the admission on the 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien' show when she bumped into guitarist Mick Jones.
She said: "I just had the thrill of my life. I just met Mick [Jones] backstage. I'm not very rock 'n' roll but it was very exciting."
Jones later performed 'Why Do Men Fight?' on the show with his band Carbon/Silicon.
Watch the clip below.
Meanwhile The Clash legend is being interviewed by our sister site Uncut.co.uk, and they want your questions.
Simply send your suggestions to uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com by 6pm and they'll put the best to Jones.
See Uncut.co.uk for more information.
Carbon/Silicon tickets:
- Dec 15, 2008 at Hammersmith Working Men's Club, London - Check availability
- Dec 16, 2008 at Hammersmith Working Men's Club, London - Check availability
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