Paul Simonon

Born Dec 15, 1955 · Brixton, London, England, UK

Paul Gustave Simonon (born 15 December 1955) is an English musician and artist best known as the bassist for the Clash. More recent work includes his involvement in the supergroup the Good, the Bad & the Queen and playing on the Gorillaz album Plastic Beach in 2010, which saw Simonon reunite with the Clash guitarist Mick Jones and Blur frontman Damon Albarn – and which also led to Simonon becoming the live band's touring bassist for Gorillaz's Escape to Plastic Beach Tour. Simonon is also an established visual artist.

Known for

The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

2012

The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

2008

Rock Milestones: The Clash Years

2006

Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

2005

The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling