The Clash were an English rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk rock. 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 debut album, The Clash, 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 month. It received wide critical acclaim; a decade later Rolling Stone magazine declared it the best album of the 1980s.[1]
The Clash's politicised lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, alternative rock in particular.[2] They became widely referred to as "The Only Band That Matters", originally a promotional slogan introduced by the group's record label, CBS. 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.
Clash on Broadway [2004 Reissue]
Essential Clash [The Essential Plus CD & DVD]
Clash on Broadway [2004 Reissue]
Collection: The Clash/London Calling/Combat Rock [2004 Long Box]
Clash on Broadway [2004 Reissue]
Essential Clash [UK Bonus Track]
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
London Calling [Japan Mini-LP]
Live at Bond's Casino 6/4/81
Clash on Broadway [2004 Reissue]
Collection: The Clash/London Calling/Combat Rock [2005 Small Box]
Clash on Broadway [2004 Reissue]
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
Essential Clash [The Essential Plus CD & DVD]
Essential Clash [The Essential Plus CD & DVD]
Clash on Broadway [2004 Reissue]
Clash on Broadway [2004 Reissue]
Clash on Broadway [2004 Reissue]
Essential Clash [UK Bonus Track]
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
Combat Out Rock: Combat Rock Outtakes
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
Collection: The Clash/London Calling/Combat Rock [2005 Small Box]
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
Sandinista! [Japan Mini-LP]
Sandinista! [Japan Mini-LP]
Live at Bond's Casino 6/4/81
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
Story of the Clash, Vol. 1
