The Clash
The Clash transcended punk by absorbing reggae, ska, rockabilly, funk, and hip-hop into their explosive sound. 'London Calling' is consistently ranked among the greatest albums ever made, and their political consciousness inspired a generation.
Origin: London, England · Years active: 1976–1986
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Biography
The Clash transcended punk by absorbing reggae, ska, rockabilly, funk, and hip-hop into their explosive sound. 'London Calling' is consistently ranked among the greatest albums ever made, and their political consciousness inspired a generation.
Key 1980s albums
- London Calling (1979) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Sandinista! (1980) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Combat Rock (1982) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- London Calling (1979) — 80s songs
- Should I Stay or Should I Go (1982) — 80s songs
- Rock the Casbah (1982) — 80s songs
- Train in Vain (1980) — 80s songs
- Straight to Hell (1982) — 80s songs
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The Clash — quick answers
- Who are The Clash?
- The Clash — London, England, active 1976–1986. The Clash transcended punk by absorbing reggae, ska, rockabilly, funk, and hip-hop into their explosive sound. 'London Calling' is consistently ranked among the greatest albums ever made, and their political consciousnes
- What did The Clash release in the 1980s?
- RADIO 1980 lists 3 albums and 5 essential songs for The Clash, covering 1980–1982.
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