The Clash
Paul Simonon: 'The Clash never had a holiday – we were on a mission'
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Paul Simonon: 'The Clash never had a holiday – we were on a mission'
Punk icon Paul Simonon’s world opened up when he went to art school, and he realised creativity could help him through the darkest times
Paul Simonon: 'I was living off half Joe Strummer's dole money when he joined The Clash'
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