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The Clash, Mick Jones: Guitarist Pushing for 'Rock and Roll Library' in London

Mick Jones, guitarist for the Clash, is hoping a new exhibition of his personal music memorabilia can propel possible plans for a permanent "rock and roll library" in West London. ... Read More »

Books on Tape: The Top 10 Collabs Between Authors and Musicians

Musicians and authors can be the ultimate power team so we've come up with a list of the top collaborations. Check it out. ... Read More »

Stone Roses Singer and Guitarist Reunite for UK Charity Gig, Cover Clash Songs

Friday night (Dec. 2) at a charity benefit show in Manchester, England, Stone Roses members Ian Brown and John Squire performed together for the first time in 16 years. ... Read More »

The Clash's Paul Simonon Got Arrested for Storming Oil Rig With Greenpeace

Former Clash bassist Paul Simonon says he spent two weeks in jail back in June after he and 17 fellow Greenpeace activists stormed an oil rig off the coast of Greenland. ... Read More »

Photographer Bob Gruen Shares Stories Behind His Photos of John Lennon, the Clash, Blondie and More -- Photosynthesis

Rock photographer Bob Gruen discusses some of his most iconic images, which appear in his new book 'Rock Seen.' ... Read More »

It's the End of the World as We Know It: 25 Songs for Judgment Day

According to engineer-turned-biblical scholar Harold ... Read More »

The Clash's 'London Calling' to Be Subject of Biopic

David Montgomery, Hulton Archive/Getty Images The cast will have to have -- ahem -- the right ... Read More »

Slits' Ari Up Remembered by Bandmate Viv Albertine

The music world suffered a tremendous loss with the death of Slits singer Ari Up last week at the age of 48. ... Read More »

Gorillaz Introduce All-Star Musical Cast to Chicago

Bill McCay, WireImage.com / Getty Images After an eight-year absence from Chicago, British ... Read More »

Gorillaz Rock With Lou Reed and Mos Def in NYC

Michael Loccisano, Getty Images When Gorillaz hit the stage Friday night at New York City's ... Read More »

Campaign to Save Iconic 100 Club Venue Kicks Off

. A campaign has been launched to help save under-threat London venue the 100 Club. The ... Read More »

Top 10 Money Music Videos

Greed. Is. Good. These words were immortalized by Gordon Gekko (aka Michael Douglas) in Oliver Stone's 1987 money masterpiece, 'Wall Street.' And though they might not agree with the sentiment, many musicians have taken on the pursuit of cash in their songs -- whether it's about having lots of money, having no money, or the assertion that money is the root of all evil. ... Read More »

The Clash's Mick Jones Urges Fight to Save 100 Club

PA Photos As a member of legendary punk band the Clash, guitarist Mick Jones has fonder memories ... Read More »

Martin Scorsese Films: 10 Best Music Moments From His Movies

Francois Durand, Getty Images To celebrate the series premiere of 'Boardwalk Empire' in ... Read More »

College Rankings of Rock: Top 20 Universities Rated for Their Musical Alumni

It's college rankings time, so we at Spinner evaluated universities near and far, ... Read More »

Gorillaz Become First UK Band to Play Syrian Capital Damascus

PA Photos Gorillaz achieved another first on Sunday, July 25 when they became the only British ... Read More »