The Clash | Vibepedia

The Clash was a [[london-punk-scene|London punk scene]] band that formed in 1976, known for their eclectic blend of [[punk-rock|punk rock]], [[reggae|reggae]], and [[rock-music|rock music]]. The band's original lineup consisted of [[joe-strummer|Joe Strummer]] (vocals, guitar), [[mick-jones|Mick Jones]] (guitar, vocals), [[paul-simonon|Paul Simonon]] (bass), and [[nicky-headon|Nicky Headon]] (drums). They were a major part of the [[british-punk-movement|British punk movement]], alongside bands like [[sex-pistols|Sex Pistols]] and [[the-damned|The Damned]]. The Clash's music was heavily influenced by [[bob-marley|Bob Marley]] and [[the-who|The Who]], and they are often credited with helping to shape the [[post-punk|post-punk]] and [[new-wave|new wave]] genres. The Clash released their debut album, [[the-clash|The Clash]], in 1977 to critical acclaim, followed by [[give-em-enough-roe|Give 'Em Enough Rope]] in 1978, which was produced by [[sandy-pearlman|Sandy Pearlman]].