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  1. May 4, 2024 · Dubbed ‘the only band that matters’, the Joe Strummer-fronted outfit soon amassed a dedicated following with their defiant and abrasive sound. Formed in 1976, the group always stood out against their contemporaries, often incorporating styles of dub, rockabilly, ska and even hip-hop into their distinctive punk sound.

  2. The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger. The band took its name from Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception, the title of which was a reference to a William Blake quotation: "If the doors of ...

  3. May 2, 2024 · “The Clash… the only band that matters.” As a politically conscious Punk band, The Clash were better than The Ramones and certainly more durable than the Sex Pistols. They also showed considerable musical range for a group labeled as a “Punk.” Their shows were ferocious. See the cover photo on the “London Calling” album.

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  5. May 9, 2024 · the Clash, British punk rock band that was second only to the Sex Pistols in influence and impact as a standard-bearer for the punk movement. The principal members were Joe Strummer (original name John Mellor; b. August 21, 1952, Ankara, Turkey—d. December 22, 2002, Broomfield, Somerset, England), Mick Jones (byname of Michael Jones; b.

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  6. May 8, 2024 · In 1999 he formed a new band, Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros. That outfit recorded three albums, Rock Art and the X-Ray Style (1999), Global a Go-Go (2001), and Streetcore (2003), the last released by the band following Strummer’s death.

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  7. May 9, 2024 · In the punk rock scene of the late 1970s, The Clash was one of the most influential bands in the UK. Their music was raw and political, and their songs often criticized social injustices. One of their most famous songs, “Complete Control” was released in 1977 as a single and later included on their album “Clash City Rockers”.

  8. Your favourite band's favourite band. A subreddit dedicated to The Only Band That Matters - The Clash! Created by u/pyrosheep ... Joe Strummer. Punk Rock Warlord ...