The Clash
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By Scott Rowley Last updated
The Clash's best-selling album it may be – but Combat Rock also explains why the band were never destined to be as big as The Police or U2…

By Scott Rowley Last updated
In 1980, The Clash released triple album Sandinista!, their greatest folly and an indulgence to match the worst excesses of prog rock. But is there a great 48 minute album lost within?

By Scott Rowley Last updated
Their 1978 second album is one of the most overlooked in their canon. Was it because of the 'corporate rock' producer? The boys-own lyrics? Or maybe just the sleeve?

By Scott Rowley Last updated
The Clash's last album is a two-dimensional dogs-dinner, hi-jacked by their manager and unloved by the band. But it does have one saving grace...

By Paul Lester Last updated
Legendary producer Glyn Johns remembers six of his most memorable productions, from the Rolling Stones to Led Zeppelin to The Who

By Scott Rowley Last updated
Was London Calling The Clash's finest hour?

By Classic Rock Magazine Published
Punk fury gives way to classic songwriting, live albums prove dangerous to the charts, and Van Halen, Kate Bush and Dire Straits make their entrance

By Chris Knowles Published
In 1983, The Clash sacked founder Mick Jones, hired three new members and tried to return to their punk rock roots. Cue two years of fighting and one of the worst albums ever made
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