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London, England, United Kingdom (1976 – 1985)
The Clash were a punk rock band from London, England, United Kingdom, active from 1976 to 1985. One of the most successful and iconic bands from the first wave of punk in the 1970s, they incorporated rock and roll, reggae, rockabilly, and eventually many other music styles into their repertoire. They were legendary for their uncommonly intense stage performances.
From their earliest days as a band, The Clash stood apart from their peers with their musicianship, as well as their lyrics; the passionate, left-wing political idealism in the lyrics by frontman Joe Strummer and guitarist Mick Jones contrasted with the nihilism of the Sex Pistols and the simplicity of the Ramones. Their 1979 album London Calling is considered by critics as one of the greatest albums in the history of rock music; Rolling Stone declared it the best album of the 1980s, even though it was released near the end of 1979 (technically, Jan 1980, in the United States).
The Clash’s attitude and style, as much as their music, has influenced countless bands, both within and outside the sphere of punk rock. Often lauded as “the only band that matters,” The Clash were canonized as rock saints even before they broke up. This was officially confirmed in 2003, when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
From their earliest days as a band, The Clash stood apart from their peers with their musicianship, as well as their lyrics; the passionate, left-wing political idealism in the lyrics by frontman Joe Strummer and guitarist Mick Jones contrasted with the nihilism of the Sex Pistols and the simplicity of the Ramones. Their 1979 album London Calling is considered by critics as one of the greatest albums in the history of rock music; Rolling Stone declared it the best album of the 1980s, even though it was released near the end of 1979 (technically, Jan 1980, in the United States).
The Clash’s attitude and style, as much as their music, has influenced countless bands, both within and outside the sphere of punk rock. Often lauded as “the only band that matters,” The Clash were canonized as rock saints even before they broke up. This was officially confirmed in 2003, when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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La ostia!
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kasiatonieja wrote:
white riot!
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DanLovesAlice wrote:
The most diverse and important group ever to exist, shamefully ignored and underrated by many. They are truly the only band that matters.
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:**** :) the best band ever!!!
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str8_ryder wrote:
I was a fetus who wanted to be aborted until I heard The Clash.
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liniker_guns wrote:
The best band ever!
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orpheusandsons wrote:
to the all guys who get friendzone by crush, please sing should I stay or should I go to your crush. teehee
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azachel wrote:
Hey, when a concert in Iceland? Come to my country, please! Arktic girls are really hot!!
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Rudie Can't Fail
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@rok2slayr: "Not Sure if Trolling, or Just Stupid".
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lol @ guy below me
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rok2slayr wrote:
Not nearly as good as The Police.
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keanequeen wrote:
Punk o/
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overforkover wrote:
Just started watching Californication and I'm loving all the Clash references. The Clash fucking rule.
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fuckface- wrote:
Não entra na minha cabeça The Clash como punk. [2] claro né é mais que punk tem muita coisa boa nesse som
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"London Calling" coming to Rock Band 3
31 Jan 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/The Clash
Starting tomorrow, February 1st, you'll be able to download
and play your way through The Clash's classic album, "London
Calling," in Rock Band 3! The release is coming to all platforms.
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"London Calling" coming to Rock Band 3
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