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The Clash photographed by Sheila Rock, 1976

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The Clash live at Le Palace in France 1980

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Mick Jones and Topper Headon

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March 18th 1977 The Clash release "White Riot"

This was the bands first ever single released and it featured "1977" as the b-side

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Joe Strummer and Paul Simonon

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February 23rd 1979 - "English Civil War" is released as a single

Featured on their second album, Give Em Enough Rope , English Civil War is derived from an American Civil War song called When Johnny Comes Marching Home. And has Pressure Drop as a b-side.

The song warns against the rise of far right groups, such as the National Front, which were gaining popularity in Britain at the time.

Joe Strummer said in an interview:

"War is just around the corner. Johnny hasn't got far to march. That's why he's coming by bus or underground"

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February 17th 1978- The Clash release "Clash City Rockers" as a single

It was released with "Jail Guitar Doors" as the b side and was the opening track of the US version of their debut self titled album