It was a fast, furious and very prolific ride for the Clash. After forming in 1977, things moved quickly, with the band issuing a steady stream of classic singles and groundbreaking LPs. In addition, ...

The founding drummer helped shape one of punk rock's most influential bands, leaving behind a legacy that still echoes ...

If you know your Clash history, you’ll probably be familiar with this story. For the uninitiated, this is the story of The Clash playing their first show in the U.S., and their unexpected opening act, ...

Even the Clash were tired of their reputation as a punk band by 1979. Only two albums into their career, they were starting to see the limits of being associated with the genre. As dozens of groups ...

The Clash released London Calling in December 1979. The double album pushed the envelope for what a punk band could be. There was straight-ahead punk rock, but the band’s evolution was evident in the ...

View post: 39 Years Ago Today, One of the 'Greatest Rock Bands of All Time' Scored Its Biggest No. 1 Hit Rolling Stone ranked The Clash’s 1977 debut among the top punk albums, surprising some fans.

From the beginning, The Clash was a study in contradictions: a breathtakingly aerodynamic band that became one of rock and roll’s most self-indulgent outfits; punks who were never quite punk; a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Clash were “The Only Band That Matters.” But more to the point, they were the only band who’s ever gotten away with calling ...

Keith Levene, the trailblazing British guitarist who co-founded The Clash and Public Image Ltd., died of liver cancer Friday. He was 65. Author Adam Hammond confirmed the punk pioneer’s passing in a ...