Clash
The band is named The Clash by Simonon who make their debut opening for the Sex Pistols at The Black Swan (a. k. a. The Mucky Duck, now known as the Boardwalk Sheffield, England)
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Paul Simonon Biography and Timeline
Follow Paul Simonon through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Paul Simonon, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1976–1976Years on this page
1976
Clash
The Clash is formed, originally composed of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Keith Levene and Terry Chimes
Clash
Mick Jones & Paul Simonon are introduced to Joe Strummer by Bernie Rhodes (the self proclaimed inventor of punk rock) in a dirty squat in Shepherds Bush
Records, sources and methodology
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