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The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of UK punk. Along with punk rock, they experimented with reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap and rockabilly. For most of their recording career, The Clash consisted of Joe Strummer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Mick Jones (lead guitar, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, percussion). Headon left the group in 1982, and internal friction led to Jones's departure the following year. The group continued with new members, but finally disbanded in early 1986.
The Clash were a major success in the UK from the release of their self-titled debut album in 1977. Their third album, London Calling, released in the UK in December 1979, brought them popularity in the United States when it came out there the following year. It received wide critical acclaim; a decade later Rolling Stone magazine declared it the best album of the 1980s.[1]
The Clash's politicized lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, alternative rock in particular.[2] Their record label's A&R director dubbed them "The Only British Band That Matters," which fans picked up and transformed into "The Only Band That Matters". In January 2003 the band—including original drummer Terry Chimes—were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked The Clash number 30 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.[3]
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[edit] The Clash - Interview with Tom Synder 1981
[edit] Discography
- The Clash (1977)
- Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978)
- London Calling (1979)
- Sandinista! (1980)
- Combat Rock (1982)
- Cut the Crap (1985)
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Clash star Strummer dies" (STM). Entertainment. BBC News World Edition (2002-12-27). Retrieved on 2007-11-20.
- ^ "Strummer's lasting culture Clash" (STM). Entertainment. BBC News World Edition (2002-12-23). Retrieved on 2007-11-20.
- ^ "The Clash by The Edge". Rolling Stone Issue 946. Rolling Stone (2004-04-15).
[edit] Further reading
- Gilbert, Pat (2005 [2004]). Passion Is a Fashion: The Real Story of The Clash, 4th edition, London: Aurum Press. ISBN 1845131134. OCLC 61177239.
- Gray, Marcus (2005 [1995]). The Clash: Return of the Last Gang in Town, 5th revised edition, London: Helter Skelter. ISBN 1905139101. OCLC 60668626.
- Green, Johnny, and Garry Barker (2003 [1997]). A Riot of Our Own: Night and Day with The Clash, 3rd edition, London: Orion. ISBN 0752858432. OCLC 52990890.
- Gruen, Bob and Chris Salewicz (2004 [2001]). The Clash, 3rd edition, London: Omnibus. ISBN 1903399343. OCLC 69241279.
- Kaye, Lenny, Lester Bangs, and Kosmo Vinyl [1991] (2000). Clash on Broadway, 2nd edition, New York, NY: Sony Music. OCLC 54426634. “Issued with CDs of the same title. Americlash / Lenny Kaye - Excerpts from Psychotic reactions and carburetor dung / Lester Bangs - Inside stories (1976-1982) / Kosmo Vinyl - Discography.”
- Lowry, Ray (2007). The Clash. Warwick: Angry Penguin. ISBN 1906283362. OCLC 165412921.
- Miles, Barry (1981). The Clash. London; New York: Omnibus Press. OCLC 7676911.
- Needs, Kris (2005-01-25). Joe Strummer and the Legend of the Clash. London: Plexus. ISBN 085965348X. OCLC 53155325.
- Quantick, David (08 2000). The Clash, Kill Your Idols. London: Unanimous. ISBN 1903318033. OCLC 59417418. “American Edition: Quantick, David; John Aizlewood (2000-08). The Clash: Kill Your Idols (Kill Your Idols Series), New York, NY: Thunder's Mouth. ISBN 1560252693, OCLC 45132537”
- Smith, Pennie (1980). The Clash: Before and After. Boston: Little, Brown. ISBN 0316801690. OCLC 8034340. “photographs by Pennie Smith; with passing comments by Joe Strummer...[et al.].”
- Tobler, John, and Barry Miles (1983). The Clash. London; New York, NY: Omnibus. ISBN 0711902887. OCLC 21335564.
- Topping, Keith (2004 [2003]). The Complete Clash, 2nd edition, Richmond: Reynolds & Hearn. ISBN 1903111706. OCLC 63129186.
