Joe Strummer always carved artistic development, but there was on track from The Clash that never lost its lustre, and ...

The Clash were “The Only Band That Matters.” But more to the point, they were the only band who’s ever gotten away with calling themselves something so self-aggrandizing, because it felt close enough ...

From his time in The Clash to The Mescaleros to The Latino Rockabilly War to his solo efforts, Joe Strummer has contributed some incredible pieces of work to the world of punk rock and reggae music.

“Combat Rock” is the Clash’s most commercially successful album, and it’s also the one that tore them apart. Although it contains their two most-popular songs — “Should I Stay or Should I Go” and ...

When The Clash had a Top 40 hit in 1980 with “Train in Vain,” it wasn’t just a breakthrough for the band—it was a breakthrough for punk. Seminal bands in the genre, such as The Stooges, The Ramones, ...

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During his 1999 run of radio shows, The Clash frontman Joe Strummer was able to shine a light on his music tastes, including ...

In 1981, the world lost international reggae star Bob Marley. His legacy lives on through music, culture, and his family, and for many, he represents more than his artistry. Marley’s influence can be ...

Bob Dylan was announced earlier this year as having written separate appreciations of more than 60 different songs for his forthcoming book, “The Philosophy of Modern Song.” Now, the names of all 66 ...