Punk legends The Clash blasted out anthems of raging, political, DIY rock'n'roll
but were unique in their love of other genres, such as reggae, funk and
rockabilly. After being kicked out of the band in 1983, lead guitarist Mick
Jones further explored these ideas by forming Big Audio Dynamite with reggae DJ
and film maker Don Letts, and melding the different sounds and styles into a
collision of funky, new wave pop. Breaking new ground by using samplers and
electronic beats, the band's biggest hit came with the single E=MC2 in 1985,
while second album No 10, Upping St. (1986) wen...