Paul Simonon

Paul Simonon - The Clash - Bass Player - Artist

A collection of The Clash bassist Paul Simonon’s favourite songs

A stunning insight into The Clash’s sound.

Dec 18, 2023

The Clash (from left), Joe Strummer, Mick Jones and Paul Simonon

Paul Simonon wouldn’t have reunited with The Clash for £1million

The Clash were close to reuniting.

Apr 22, 2023

The life-changing advice Bo Diddley gave Paul Simonon

The life-changing advice Bo Diddley gave Paul Simonon

Important.

Dec 10, 2022

How The Clash got their name

Interesting.

May 29, 2022

The reason why Paul Simonon smashed his bass for The Clash ‘London Calling’ LP

How a smashed bass adorned ‘London Calling’.

Feb 16, 2022

Paul Simonon

Delving into the artwork of The Clash’s Paul Simonon

An inquisitive eye.

Dec 15, 2021

Elton John and Bono discuss the influence of Joe Strummer

The Story Behind The Song: The Clash’s hard-hitting ‘Straight to Hell’

Important.

Sep 17, 2021

The best song from every The Clash album

Perfection

Mar 25, 2021

The Story Behind The Song: ‘White Riot’ The Clash’s misunderstood punk masterclass

“A riot of my own!”

Mar 18, 2021

Why The Clash singer Joe Strummer didn’t like music

Strummer had a silver tongue

Jan 14, 2021

Hear Paul Simonon’s iconic isolated bass for The Clash song ‘Guns of Brixton’

Incredible

Dec 15, 2020

Ranking the songs on The Clash album ‘London Calling’ in order of greatness

Worst to best

Dec 14, 2020