Paul Simonon, the former Clash bassist whose guitar-smashing theatrics provided the indelible cover art for one of rock’s undisputed masterpieces, is back.

He said to me a few years ago, ‘Paul, nobody ever asks me to guest on their records to play melodica.’ And I said, ‘Okay, I'll keep that in mind,’” Simonon notes, with a grin.

The tune was inspired by the 1976 Notting Hill riots. Clash members Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, and their manager Bernie Rhodes were at the riots protesting against the police.

Jones, 58, bassist Paul Simonon, 57, and drummer Topper Headon, 58, don’t rule out playing music together but it will never be as The Clash, out of respect for the memory of iconic lead singer ...

Mayor John Tory made the proclamation this morning, joining a number of international cities in honouring Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Nicky "Topper" Headon for making socially ...

Launched by Chris Sullivan, this Artists for Gaza event will see musicians such as Paul Weller, Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream, Paul Simonon of The Clash, and Jerry Dammers of The Specials playing ...