| Former Members | Mick JonesKeith LevenePaul SimononTerry ChimesJoe StrummerRob HarperNicky "Topper" HeadonPete HowardNick SheppardVince White |
| Genre | Punk rock |
| Genre Links | Punk, Pop/Rock |
| Origin | London, England |
| Year(s) Active | 1976–1986 |
| Music Style | Punk, Punk/New Wave, British Punk, Hard Rock, Dance-Rock |
| Music Mood | Rebellious, Rambunctious, Fierce, Exciting, Gutsy, Rowdy, Brash, Rousing, Passionate, Fiery, Sprawling, Volatile, Cathartic, Cynical/Sarcastic, Reckless, Provocative, Freewheeling, Intense, Snide, Raucous, Energetic |
| Labels | CBS |
| Official Website | theclash.com |
| Associated Acts | The 101'ers; London SS; Generation X; The Rich Kids; Cowboys International; The Blockheads; General Public; Big Audio Dynamite; Havana 3am; The Latino Rockabilly War; The Pogues; The Mescaleros; Carbon/Silicon; The Goodthe Bad and the Queen; Gorillaz |
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly. For most of their recording career, The Clash consisted of Joe Strummer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Mick Jones (lead guitar, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass guitar, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, percussion). Headon left the group in 1982, and internal friction led to Jones's departure the following year. The group continued with new members, but finally disbanded in early 1986.
Selected The Clash film and TV show credits: