Rock and Roll HOF Honors Clash

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Cleveland, OH (October 25, 2006) – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors rock 'n' roll revolutionaries Clash with  "Revolution Rock: The Story of the Clash," a special exhibit which will be on display until April 15, 2007. The group swept across England 30 years ago before they first arrived United States with their self-styled blend of rock, reggae and rap. Mick Jones, the late Joe Strummer, Topper Headon and Paul Simonon comprised the Clash's classic lineup.

The exhibit's pieces include instruments, featuring Simonon's famous smashed bass from the cover of "London Calling." The exhibit also includes stage costumes, memorabilia and original manuscripts from songs. The Clash often performed in military-style clothing and supported political groups like the Anti-Nazi League and Rock Against Racism, tagging them with a reputation of social concern.

Along with the Sex Pistols, the Clash grew from England’s volatile music scene in 1976 to catch the first crush of British punk. Influenced by greats such as Bob Marley, Mott the Hoople and The Who, Clash's wide-ranging body of work was in contrast to the nihilistic rage of the Sex Pistols.

While the Clash's members chose to gracefully accepted the RRHOF honor, the Pistols turned down theirs in a profane letter read during the hall's enshrinement ceremony earlier this year in New York.