The Clash

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, vocals) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, percussion). Headon left the gro... More

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1976

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 1986

Also known as:

  • Clash,
  • Clash, Thr,
  • Clash, The

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Members Of Musical Group:

Member Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1976
  • 1986
  • 1977
  • 1982
  • 1976
  • 1986
  • 1976
  • 1983
  • 1976
  • 1977
  • 1983
  • 1985
  • 1982
  • 1983
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Hall of fame inductee

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 2003
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