BEST MUSIC BANDS AND SINGERS 4 : THE CLASH

The Clash

The Clash were an English rock band formed in London in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk rock. Along with punk rock, the Clash also have played music genres such as post-punk, experimental rock, and new wave and their music often also incorporated elements of reggae, dub, funk, ska and rockabilly. For most of their recording career the Clash consisted of Joe Strummer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Mick Jones (lead guitar, lead vocals), Paul Simonon (bass guitar, vocals) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, percussion). Headon left the group in 1982, and internal friction led to Jones' departure the following year. The group continued with new members, but finally disbanded in early 1986.
The Clash's politicized lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, and alternative rock in particular

They were a group whose music was, and is, special to their audience because that music insisted on addressing the conditions of poverty, petty injustice, and mundane life experienced by the people who bought their records. Moreover, although their rebel stances were often no more than posturing, from the Clash's stubborn principles came a fundamental change in the perception of what is possible in the music industry, from subject matter to authenticity to quality control to price ceilings

Members

Classic line-up (1977–1982)
Joe Strummer – vocals, rhythm guitar (1976–1986; died 2002)
Mick Jones – lead guitar, vocals (1976–1983)
Paul Simonon – bass guitar, backing vocals (1976–1986)
Nicky "Topper" Headon – drums, percussion (1977–1982)

Others
Terry Chimes – drums, percussion (1976, 1977, 1982–1983)
Keith Levene – rhythm guitar (1976)
Rob Harper – drums, percussion (1976–1977)
Pete Howard – drums, percussion (1983–1986)
Nick Sheppard – guitars, backing vocals (1983–1986)
Vince White – guitars (1983–1986)

Discography

The Clash (1977)
Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978)
London Calling (1979)
Sandinista! (1980)
Combat Rock (1982)
Cut the Crap (1985)

Best Songs:

Should I Stay or Should I Go
I Fought the Law
Rock the Casbah
Bankrobber
London Calling
Death Or Glory
Spanish Bombs

Illustration by Christian Clayton

Source : wikipedia
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