The Clash
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Biography
A seminal band born out of the British punk revolution of the mid-1970s, The Clash rose to become one of the world's biggest bands. Even after their split in 1986 their influence remains strong and their music - including classic tracks like Should I Stay Or Should I Go? and Rock The Casbah - is as popular as ever. They made their live debut supporting the Sex Pistols in Sheffield in 1976 and released their first single White Riot in 1977, closely followed by their self-titled debut album. Subsequent singles Clash City Rockers and the ska-flavoured (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais caused quite a stir, but it was their strident third album London Calling that really lifted them above the pack; and is now justifiably regarded as a classic as they diversified into reggae, dub and other styles on a political triple album Sandinista in 1980. It established them as a stadium band but Topper Headon was sacked while he battled heroin addiction and other internal frictions led to the band's split in 1986.
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Albums
Top Tracks
- Track Popularity
- Train in Vain
- London Calling
- Should I Stay or Should I Go
- Rock the Casbah
- I Fought the Law
- Lost in the Supermarket
- Clampdown
- The Guns of Brixton
- Police on my Back
- Rudie Can't Fail
- Brand New Cadillac
- Spanish Bombs
- White Riot
- The Magnificent Seven
- Charlie don't Surf
- Police & Thieves
- Straight to Hell
- Safe European Home
- Death or Glory
- Complete Control
- Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad
- Clash City Rockers
- (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais
- Jimmy Jazz
