The Clash were an English
rockband that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British
punk rock. Along with punk rock, they experimented with
reggae,
ska,
dub,
funk,
rap and
rockabilly. For most of their recording career, The Clash consisted of
Joe Strummer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar),
Mick Jones (lead guitar, vocals), and
Paul Simonon (bass, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals), with
Terry Chimes or
Nicky "Topper" Headon on drums and percussion. The band features in several documentaries and other films.
Nominated Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival 2007; Awarded Best British Documentary at the British Independent Film Awards 2007; Nominated Best Single Documentary at
Irish Film and Television Awards 2008[10]
^Clash, The; Johnny Green, Catherine Coon, Don Letts. The Clash: Up Close and Personal (DVD Video/Documentary). United States: Storm Bird.
ISBN1-905431-92-9.
OCLC123570261. People close to punk rock legends the Clash talk frankly and honestly about their times with the band. Among the contributors are filmmaker Don Letts, publicist Catherine Coon, and road manager Johnny Green.
^Temple, J., Amanda Temple, Anna Campeau, and Alan Moloney (2008). Joe Strummer The future is unwritten (Documentary, Rockumentary). New York, NY, United States: Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
OCLC233652709.