The Clash were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1976.
Their lead singer was Joe Strummer (1952-2002). The group was one of the most popular punk bands in England in the mid-1970s.
The Clash | |
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Background information | |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Punk rock |
Years active | 1976 – 1986 |
Labels | CBS. Epic Sony Music. |
Past member(s) | Mick Jones Paul Simonon Keith Levene Terry Chimes Joe Strummer Nicky "Topper" Headon Rob Harper Pete Howard Nick Sheppard Vince White |
Although The Clash are known as an early punk rock band, they were willing to experiment with different styles, which they added to their music. Some of these styles were ska, reggae, and funk. Lyrics in their songs often dealt with political issues or stories in the news.
In 2003, the band entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone made a list of the Top 500 Rock Songs of All Time, and London Calling, a song by The Clash, was listed as song No. 15 on the list. No song by a punk rock band was higher on the list.
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