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The original British punk rockers
The Clash was a seminal and extremely influential British punk rock group that existed from 1976 to 1986. 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. (read more)
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London Calling
Now war is declared - and battle come down
London calling to the underworld
Come out of the cupboard,you boys and girls
London calling, now don't look to us
Phoney Beatlemania has bitten the dust
London calling, see we ain't got no swing
'Cept for the reign of that truncheon thing
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Meltdown expected, the wheat is growing thin
Engines stop running, but I have no fear
Cause London is drowning and I, live by the river
London Calling Lyrics
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Fan Sites, Portals, and Reviews
- The Clash Official Site
- Official site with biography, discography, contact information, tour dates, photos, press, merchandise, and forums.
- The Clash at Wikipedia
- Article includes band history, trivia and biography of band members.
- The Clash Official MySpace
- MySpace music profile for The Clash with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more.
- Clash City Rockers
- A site with information about The Clash: discography, lyrics, sound samples, biography and more.
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Blog Posts
- Wilfully Obscure: The Dazzlers - Feeling Free (1979, Charisma)
- De minimis info is available online regarding the band, however Little Hits blog duly noted the magnificence of what is arguably Feeling Free's apex, the incessantly hooky "Lovely Crash." According to the 45 Revolutions Vol 1. record guide, prior to forming the Dazzlers, guitarist Bobby Harper had a brief stint with the Clash, and had also done time in bands featuring the likes of a pre-stardom Billy Idol and separately, Mark Knopfler. 01. Crying Shame 02. Feeling Free ...
- Rudos XviD: NWA / WCW - CREAM OF THE CLASH VOL 1 - MIL MASCARAS ...
- Also: See Cactus vs. the rock band! 7. Sting/Luger vs. Doom Clash XIV. 1/30/91. World Tag Title match. Good power match. 8. Sid Vicious vs. The Nightstalker Clash XIII. 11/20/90. This has been suggested as a candidate for worst Clash match ever. ... http://rapidshare.com/files/79165668/xtreme-wrestling-network.com.Cream.of.the.Clash.Volume.2.Part.1.part01.rar http://rapidshare.com/files/79164616/xtreme-wrestling-network.com.Cream.of.the.Clash.Volume.2.Part.1.part02.rar ...
- mondo de muebles: The Clash/B.A.D II - CD single
- {update} week of NOV 04, 09 - *Sky Pirates of Neo Terra 002 (2009) (c2c) (null-DCP) * http://rapidshare.com/files/303853721/Sky_Pirates_of_Neo_Terra_002__2009___c2c___null-DCP_.cbr htt... 4 hours ago ... The Boxboys Legacy Grows - Live Recording From The O.N. Klub in Los Angeles: October 1980 - I'm happy to report that interest in The Boxboys has increased a bit since I posted an interview with the band's original singer Betsy Weiss earlier this ... 1 day ago ...
- mondo de muebles: The Clash - Radio Clash in Glasgow
- a really great sounding energetic performance from the clash here for your delectation.one of two nights played at glasgows legendary apollo theatre.a great spoken intro from mr strummer with the band firing on all cylinders throughout.a definite keeper for your collections.so once again its time to .... No more "Dreams Of Mystery Chords" Due to problems with Rapidshare and term violation. I can't be bothered with all the aggro. Other work commitments and... 3 months ago ...
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