How Well Do You Know The Clash?

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How well do you know the classic 70's punk band the clash? Well, time to find out.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which of these clash albums were produced by Guy Stevens?

    • A.

      The Clash (1977)

    • B.

      Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978)

    • C.

      London Calling (1979)

    • D.

      Sandinista! (1980)

    • E.

      Combat Rock (1982)

    Correct Answer
    C. London Calling (1979)
    Explanation
    London Calling (1979) is the correct answer because it is the only album on the list that was produced by Guy Stevens. The Clash (1977) was produced by Mickey Foote, Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978) was produced by Sandy Pearlman, Sandinista! (1980) was produced by The Clash themselves along with Bill Price, and Combat Rock (1982) was produced by Glyn Johns.

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  • 2. 

    Mick Jones was fired in what year?

    • A.

      1981

    • B.

      1984

    • C.

      1982

    • D.

      1983

    • E.

      1980

    Correct Answer
    D. 1983
    Explanation
    Mick Jones was fired in 1983.

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  • 3. 

    Which one of these was a 1981 tour for the clash?

    • A.

      Clash in Paris

    • B.

      Casbah tours UK+US

    • C.

      16 Tons Tour of Europe

    • D.

      Anarchy in the UK tour

    • E.

      White Riot Tour

    Correct Answer
    A. Clash in Paris
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Clash in Paris". This was a tour that took place in 1981 for the band The Clash. The tour specifically focused on concerts and performances in Paris, France.

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  • 4. 

    What was Topper Headon fired for?

    • A.

      Getting thrown in jail too much

    • B.

      Musical differences

    • C.

      Drug usage

    • D.

      Being annoying

    • E.

      Causing trouble on tours

    Correct Answer
    C. Drug usage
    Explanation
    Topper Headon was fired for drug usage. This suggests that he had a substance abuse problem that affected his ability to perform and fulfill his responsibilities as a member of the musical group or band. Drug usage can have negative consequences on an individual's behavior, health, and overall performance, which may have led to the decision to terminate his employment.

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  • 5. 

    What year was Bernie Rhodes fired?

    • A.

      '77

    • B.

      '78

    • C.

      '79

    • D.

      '76

    • E.

      '80

    Correct Answer
    B. '78
    Explanation
    Bernie Rhodes was fired in 1978.

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  • 6. 

    Which track on the London Calling album was not displayed on the song list?

    • A.

      Guns of Brixton

    • B.

      Koka Kola

    • C.

      London Calling

    • D.

      Train in Vain

    • E.

      Jimmy Jazz

    Correct Answer
    D. Train in Vain
    Explanation
    Train in Vain is the track on the London Calling album that was not displayed on the song list.

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  • 7. 

    Who was The Clash's first drummer?

    • A.

      Pablo LaBritian

    • B.

      Terry Chimes (Tory Crimes)

    • C.

      Topper Headon

    • D.

      Pete Howard

    • E.

      Ryan Alsmer

    Correct Answer
    A. Pablo LaBritian

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