Paul Simonon was a master of his instrument, with his grasp of reggae and rock that made his bass style unique, a fact duly noted on London Calling with its super-recognisable intro. An excellent Paul ...

Tuesday is the 60th birthday of Paul Simonon, the bass player for punk rock legends The Clash, and this week happens to be the 26th anniversary of their seminal album, London Calling. In order to ...

“We just did an interview with a progressive rock magazine,” says singer/songwriter/vocalist Galen Ayers cheerfully during her Zoom chat with SPIN. “So Paul’s feeling a bit defensive.” She begins to ...

The Clash bassist Paul Simonon and Galen Ayers, daughter of Soft Machine’s Kevin Ayers, are releasing an album together, Can We Do Tomorrow Another Day?, which is out May 19. The album was produced by ...

Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of The Clash fielded questions last night at new multimedia space and hybrid art gallery, Wallplay (118 Orchard Street), about the release of The Clash’s Sound System and ...

About five years ago, Paul Simonon was exploring the Mallorcan coastline and came across a remote fishing village. The legendary Clash bassist returned a few months later to spend over a year there, ...

Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter When I tell friends I am going to Paul Simonon's studio, I am unprepared for their reaction: "He is the coolest man in town." Simonon ...

After years of touring, the death of a close friend and the birth of Paul's first son, he decided to give up the guitar and re-adopt the paintbrush His career as an artist was cemented with a first ...

Paul Simonon contributes to the music on Merrie Land, the second album from The Good, The Bad & The Queen, but has also created the visuals for the release. We talk to him about his inspirations, ...

Paul Simonon contributes to the music on Merrie Land, the second album from The Good, The Bad & The Queen, but has also created the visuals for the release. We talk to him about his inspirations, ...