Like many British musicians who came of age in the 1960s and ‘70s, the principals of politically charged punk band the Clash were fans of New Orleans rhythm & blues. The Clash’s 1980 triple album ...
When The Clash played the 100 Club a month later on 20 September – at what became known as the “Punk Festival” – Levene was out and they were the band which – despite some drummer wobbles – signed to ...
Rock ‘n’ roll songwriting duos have evolved out of bands over the years. John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, Randy Bachman and Burton ...
Prince, the Clash, and the Four Seasons’ Frankie Valli are among the artists who will receive lifetime achievement awards at the Grammys’ upcoming Special Merit Awards ceremony, the Recording Academy ...
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At this point, The Clash had three guitarists. They were a five-piece band rather than the four-piece which became familiar. The guitarist who left a few weeks after the Screen on the Green outing was ...