The Clash
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The Clash were an English rock band formed in London in 1976. Billed as "The Only Band That Matters", they are considered one of the most influential acts in the original wave of British punk rock, wi
The Clash in 1982. From left: Terry Chimes, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon.
The cover of the band's debut album was shot on these stairs in Camden Market, London.
Jones in 1978.
Simonon performing at the Palladium in 1979. Simonon would smash his bass against the stage later during this performance; a photograph of the event became the cover of London Calling.
Paul Simonon
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Paul Gustave Simonon is an English musician and artist best known as the bassist for the Clash. More recent work includes his involvement in the supergroup the Good, the Bad & the Queen and playing on
The Clash
…most of their recording career, the Clash consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist and vocalist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon and drummer Nicky "Topper" Headon. The Clash achieved critical and commercial success in the United Kingdom with the release of their debut album The…
Paul Simonon at the Eurockéennes 2007 with The Good, the Bad & the Queen
Simonon promoting the band Havana 3am in Tokyo, Japan
The white Precision Bass Simonon smashed in 1979, as depicted on the cover of London Calling.