The clash’s bass smasher and style icon on reggae roots, punk violence, jail in greenland and his quirky new album. but why do we never see him at award ceremonies? “i don’t want a pat on the back,” insists paul simonon.

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THE MOJO INTERVIEW

The Clash’s bass smasher and style icon on reggae roots, punk violence,

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MOJO Magazine

18 April 2023

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