(December 15, 1955- )
Bassist for the Clash
Recorded the albums 'The Clash,' 'Give 'Em Enough Rope,' 'London Calling,' 'Sandinista!,' 'Combat Rock' and 'Cut the Crap'
Appears in the movie 'The King of Comedy'

He started out as a guitarist but found it too difficult to play.
He is divorced.
He did not want the picture of him smashing his bass on the 'London Calling' album cover.
He is smashing one of his favorite basses on the 'London Calling' album cover.
He left London Art College after he realized it would be better to be on stage than in a room alone.
His middle name is Gustave.
He was a soccer hooligan as a teenager.

He was taught bass by band mate Mick Jones.
The 'London Calling' album cover was voted 'the best rock and roll photograph' by Q magazine.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Clash (2003).
After leaving the Clash he became a painter.
He won a scholarship to London Art College.
He came up with the name the Clash.
He created very catchy bass lines.

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