Paul Simonon
Paul Gustave Simonon (/ˈsɪmənən/; 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.
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Paul Simonon at the Eurockéennes 2007 with The Good, the Bad & the Queen | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Gustave Simonon |
| Born | 15 December 1955 Thornton Heath, Croydon, England |
| Genres | Punk rock, new wave, post-punk, reggae, alternative rock, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Bass guitarist, visual artist, vocalist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, guitar, vocals, harmonica |
| Years active | 1976–1993, 2006–present |
| Labels | CBS, Capitol, Parlophone |
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