The Clash

The Clash are 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.

 Music style 
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.

Awards
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.

 Members 
 Joe Strummer - Vocals and rhythm guitar
 Mick Jones - Lead guitar and vocals
 Paul Simonon - Bass guitar
 Topper Headon - Drums

 Discography 
 The Clash - (8 April 1977) #12 UK, #126 U.S.[1] [2]
 Give 'Em Enough Rope - (10 November 1978) #2 UK, #128 U.S.
 London Calling (2LP) - (14 December 1979) #9 UK, #27 U.S.
 Sandinista! (3LP) - (12 December 1980) #19 UK, #24 U.S.
 Combat Rock - (14 May 1982) #2 UK, #7 U.S.
 Cut The Crap - (4 November 1985)

References

Category:1976 establishments in the United Kingdom
Category:1970s British music groups
Category:1980s British music groups
Category:English punk bands
Category:British Grammy Award winners
Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1986
Category:Musical groups established in 1976
Category:Musical groups from London

Category:1986 disestablishments in the United Kingdom