The Clash

== Info ==
Punk band whose hit Should I Stay or Should I Go features Argentinian Spanish backing vocals. Helped popularize the genre. They are also known for their new wavey hit Rock the Casbah. Due to the song's references to Middle Eastern and Arab culture, the song was removed from radio playlists after the September 11 attacks. Their producer Sandy Pearlman also worked for Blue Öyster Cult. Producer Guy Stevens also worked for Mott the Hoople and Traffic. Their album London Calling had a cover based on the debut album of Elvis Presley. Performed with David Bowie and Van Halen. Their music was often very liberal. Listed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the greatest artists of all time as well as by VH1. Influenced Sex Pistols and Green Day among many others. Tributed by Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band and Elvis Costello and the Attractions. London Calling went platinum. The band is phenomenal in their native Britain. Sandinista! went gold. Combat Rock went double platinum. The Story of the Clash Vol. 1 went platinum. Several other hits during the eighties. Keith Levene went on to perform for Public Image Ltd. 
== Genres ==
Punk
New Wave
== Songs ==
London Calling
Rock the Casbah
Should I Stay or Should I Go
I Fought the Law
Train in Vain
The Guns of Brixton
Career Opportunities
This is Radio Clash
Rudie Can't Fail
Clash City Rockers
== Influences ==
Elvis
The Bobby Fuller FourCategory:Punk
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Category:Eighties
Category:Hard Rock
Category:New Wave
Category:Synthpop
Category:Alternative
Category:Rockabilly Revival
Category:Power Pop
Category:Pop Rock