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The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of 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 guitar, 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 achieved commercial success in the United Kingdom with 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 was declared the best album of the 1980s a decade later by Rolling Stone magazine. The Clash's politicised lyrics,...

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  • Crashing, 2006
  • Rock of Ages, 2008
  • Fan, 2007

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On Nov 14, 2012. 8:33pm
Nigel B said

The start of this song is used for the artist MIA on one of their songs

On Mar 24, 2010. 4:13pm
Branimir said

One of the most important rock albums. Neglected treasure!
Thirty six incredible songs from gospel through R'n'B and psychedelic to funk and acid jazz.
The Clash were the first artists (punk!) to hip hop!

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