Origins: 1974–1976
Before the Clash's founding, the band's future members were active in different parts of the London music scene. Joe Strummer, whose real name was John Graham Mellor, … See more

The Clash are mainly described as a punk rock band. According to Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic: "Sex Pistols may have been the first … See more

Classic lineup (1977–1982)
• Joe Strummer – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar (1976–1986; died 2002)
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• Album era
• The Clash on film
• John Richards, KEXP radio personality, created International Clash Day on 7 February 2013. See more

The Clash's music often expresses left-wing ideological sentiments. Strummer was a committed socialist. The Clash are credited with pioneering the advocacy of radical politics in … See more

• The Clash (1977)
• Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978)
• London Calling (1979)
• Sandinista! (1980) See more

1. ^ According to the band (2005), "Bernie phoned him a day ahead of schedule, and demanded an answer there and then" (p. 127). In Westway to … See more