Sodge Adams: Punk, Peace, and Purpose | London News

Rodney “Sodge” Adams, the visionary behind Fifth Column and a tireless activist, has died at 68, leaving behind a legacy of punk T-shirts, social justice banners, and Tai Chi peace. From his humble start with £200 in 1976 to designing for The Clash and The Jam, Sodge fused music, art, and activism — printing for the 1984 Miners’ Strike and supporting Mandela’s anti-apartheid fight. He met his life partner Cat at a gig, raised a son, and in his final years, taught free Tai Chi while battling a brain tumor. Even at Chelsea FC, he turned a song into a message of love. His life was a radical blend of creativity, compassion, and unwavering principle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f9c62b7860cca47