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Although the Sex Pistols are always heralded as the fathers of punk, it was the Clash that proved to be the most important band to come out of the punk movement in the late 1970's. Formed in England, circa 1976 by Mick Jones (lead guitar/vocals), Keith Levene (guitar) and Paul Simonon (bass), they quickly recruited Joe Strummer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) from a local pub-rock band, the 101-ers. Soon after adding Terry Chimes (renamed Tory Crimes) on drums, the Clash was formed! Keith Levene dropped out not too long after the band started to write songs and joined Generation X, with Billy Idol. In 1977, the Clash released their self-titled first cd. It became an instant classic, as is deemed one of the best punk records of all time. At the time, it was not released in America, but it became the most imported record in history. Before the second record, Chimes left the band, leaving the drummer seat open. After auditioning over 200 drummers, the spot was awarded to Nicky &...