The US saw the 2nd album "Give 'Em Enough Rope" relased before the first to coincide with the band's first transatlantic tour in early 1979 (and like in Japan and in Canada) the 1st LP "The Clash" was soon repackaged with an updated track list and the addition of a free 7" "Groovy Times" / "Gates Of The West" which wasn't released separately. A year later they were receiving worlwide acclaim with their classic double album "London Calling".
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 (Performer), their classic line-up comprised Joe Strummer (vocals / guitar, b. John Graham Mellor August 21, 1952 Ankara, Turkey d. Dec 22, 2002 Broomfield, Somerset, England), Paul Simonon (bass, b.December 15, 1955), Mick Jones (guitar, b. June 26, 1955) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, b.May 30, 1955).
Roles Group, Arrangements, Composer, Songwriter, Writer, Film Producer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played Calypso, Dancehall, Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Roots Reggae, Ska, Ska-Punk
Other Genres Played Acid House, Alternative Rock, Art Rock, Blues, Breakbeat, Breaks, Classic Rock, Disco, Electro, Electronic, Experimental, Folk, World, & Country, Funk, Funk / Soul, Garage Rock, Gospel, Hard Rock, Hip Hop, House, Indie Rock, Interview, Jazz, Jazz-Rock, Jazzy Hip-Hop, Latin, Leftfield, New Wave, Non-Music, Pop, Pop Punk, Pop Rock, Post-Punk, Power Pop, Public Broadcast, Punk, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Stage & Screen, Synth-pop, Tech House