In hindsight, it may have seemed an unlikely match -- a young aspiring musician with a jazz background joining a still-emerging British punk rock group in 1977. But that's just part of the ...

It was a fast, furious and very prolific ride for the Clash. After forming in 1977, things moved quickly, with the band issuing a steady stream of classic singles and groundbreaking LPs. In addition, ...

For most of their career, The Clash lived up to their tag as "the only band that matters." They remain one of the most important acts from the early years of punk rock music, influencing nearly ...

In Hear This, The A.V. Club writers sing the praises of songs they know well. This week, in honor of Labor Day, we’re picking songs about work. There were two vital elements of England’s punk-rock ...