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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1727 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:39:30 -0500 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:53:25 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1727 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/after-helping-define-punk-they-made-a-36-track-album-that-confused-everyone-it-aged-better-than-expected-183845 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/after-helping-define-punk-they-made-a-36-track-album-that-confused-everyone-it-aged-better-than-expected-183845 Features: Nearing half a decade since its anniversary, The Clash's underappreciated opus deserves a moment of reflection.]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:39:30 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/john-lydon-reveals-why-he-never-liked-joe-strummer-reveals-how-he-really-wrote-his-songs-what-he-was-doing-was-creating-division https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/john-lydon-reveals-why-he-never-liked-joe-strummer-reveals-how-he-really-wrote-his-songs-what-he-was-doing-was-creating-division Music News: "I'd see appalling situations, like he'd come around and he'd sit in front of the six o'clock news with his notepad."]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how-one-debut-album-completely-redefined-punk-with-reggae-raw-attitude-and-socially-conscious-lyrics-177503 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how-one-debut-album-completely-redefined-punk-with-reggae-raw-attitude-and-socially-conscious-lyrics-177503 Features: The incredible and lasting impact of a record that stood the test of time.]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/one-album-that-divided-punk-the-clashs-london-calling-at-45-and-how-it-defined-a-generation-173952 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/one-album-that-divided-punk-the-clashs-london-calling-at-45-and-how-it-defined-a-generation-173952 Features: An album that remains shockingly creative to this day. ]]> Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:48:36 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/was-this-underrated-guitar-actually-featured-on-a-classic-punk-album-heres-what-we-think-and-why-it-matters https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/was-this-underrated-guitar-actually-featured-on-a-classic-punk-album-heres-what-we-think-and-why-it-matters Gear: The Clash's Mick Jones may have used a Fender Stratocaster to record their most iconic work.]]> Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:53:52 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/the_clash_guitar_sound_and_evolution_of_punk_heres_how_mick_jones_gear_changed_through_the_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/the_clash_guitar_sound_and_evolution_of_punk_heres_how_mick_jones_gear_changed_through_the_years.html Gear: How the iconic guitarist's gear changed over the band's legendary string of albums.]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:20:30 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/3_catchy_songs_by_the_clash_to_learn_on_guitar_this_summer-166239 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/3_catchy_songs_by_the_clash_to_learn_on_guitar_this_summer-166239 Features: Here are three catchy songs and riffs from the king of melodic punk playing that you should learn this summer. ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:20:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clashs_paul_simonon_reveals_why_band_never_reunited_before_joe_strummers_passing_i_said_i_dont_want_to_do_it.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clashs_paul_simonon_reveals_why_band_never_reunited_before_joe_strummers_passing_i_said_i_dont_want_to_do_it.html Music News: "I think he was a bit shocked that I wasn't keen on the idea."]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 11:13:57 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/founding_member_of_the_clash_keith_levene_has_died.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/founding_member_of_the_clash_keith_levene_has_died.html Music News: He was 65 years old.]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:46:17 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/ug_news/the_clash_cover_contest_record_a_shot_and_win_fender_player_telecaster.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/ug_news/the_clash_cover_contest_record_a_shot_and_win_fender_player_telecaster.html Ug News: ...and more prizes from the band.]]> Fri, 20 May 2022 14:51:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_of_joe_strummers_heavily_abused_telecaster-129016 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_of_joe_strummers_heavily_abused_telecaster-129016 Features: The sticker-covered, heavily abused Tele is as synonymous with punk as Strummer is.]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:28:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/these_are_guitars_and_gear_used_by_the_clashs_mick_jones-106202 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/these_are_guitars_and_gear_used_by_the_clashs_mick_jones-106202 Features: The legendary guitarist and songwriter of The Clash had a few more tricks up his sleeve than the average punk guitarist.]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 10:34:52 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/10_interesting_facts_about_the_clash-70077 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/10_interesting_facts_about_the_clash-70077 Features: The band that kick-started a thousand garage bands across Ireland and the U.K.]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2017 13:28:55 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/clash_to_reunite_for_uk_radio_appearance.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/clash_to_reunite_for_uk_radio_appearance.html Music News: Surviving members of group will be promoting new compilations.]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:49:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_strummer_honored_with_plaza_in_spain.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_strummer_honored_with_plaza_in_spain.html Music News: Joe Strummer of The Clash is to be honored with a square in the Spanish city of Granada named after him.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:03:37 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clash_never_reformed_because_of_the_sex_pistols.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clash_never_reformed_because_of_the_sex_pistols.html Music News: The Clash never reformed because of The Sex Pistols, according to their former manager.]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:01:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clashs_near_reform.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clashs_near_reform.html Music News: The Clash discussed the possibility of performing a short concert when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2003.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:55:23 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clash_artist_dead_at_64.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clash_artist_dead_at_64.html Music News: Ray Lowry, the artist/illustrator who worked for Nme and designed the front cover of The Clash's classic album "London Calling", has died aged 64.]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:29:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/new_live_clash_album_and_dvd.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/new_live_clash_album_and_dvd.html New Releases: SonyBMG will release The Clash 'Live at Shea Stadium' album and 'The Clash Live -Revolution Rock' DVD simultaneously on 6th October.]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:50:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/old_rockers_give_new_meaning_to_life_and_lyrics.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/old_rockers_give_new_meaning_to_life_and_lyrics.html Music News: The Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go" into a microphone backed by an elderly chorus has already captivated live audiences around the world.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:52:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/live_clash_documentary_on_the_way.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/live_clash_documentary_on_the_way.html New Releases: This March, PBS stations across the US will premier a Clash documentary titled "The Clash Live: Revolution Rock".]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:32:40 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rock_and_roll_hall_of_fame_to_feature_the_clash.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rock_and_roll_hall_of_fame_to_feature_the_clash.html Music News: The Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame has announced plans for a exhibition spotlighting The Clash.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:43:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/joe_strummer_documentary_in_the_works.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/joe_strummer_documentary_in_the_works.html New Releases: A documentary on The Clash frontman Joe Strummer is in the works from director Julien Temple.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2006 11:32:18 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clash_reunion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_clash_reunion.html Music News: The British punk icon The Clash will reunite sometime in late 2005/early 2006 of 30 years of forming. It will include their fan Tim Armstrong as the replacement of dead guitarist Joe Strummer. So decide yourself, wether it's happening or not.]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2005 07:46:16 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/new_clash_bio.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/new_clash_bio.html New Releases: Yet another attempt has been made to sort out the legend from the fact about The Clash in an upcoming biography.]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:22:11 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/unreleased_clash.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/unreleased_clash.html New Releases: Clash fans will be given a rare treat with the revamped release of London Calling.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2004 11:17:45 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/clash_serve_vanilla.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/clash_serve_vanilla.html Music News: When Clash guitarist Mick Jones was rummaging through boxes in his home in London, he stumbled upon a set of homemade recording tapes, had been missing for 25 years.]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2004 12:24:14 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_strummer_remembered_at_mass_clash_singalong.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_strummer_remembered_at_mass_clash_singalong.html Music News: A mass karaoke version of The Clash classic 'Rock The Casbah' has been performed to raise money for a charity named after the band's late singer Joe Strummer.]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2004 10:19:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/clash_awarded_for_inspiration.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/clash_awarded_for_inspiration.html Music News: The Clash have been awarded the Inspiration Award in music magazine Mojo's Honours List.]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2004 12:02:49 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/clash_terrorist.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/clash_terrorist.html Music News: London police questioned the guitarist in a Clash tribute band after intercepted a text message, contained lyrics they mistakenly believed made reference to terrorist activities.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:53:25 -0400