Paul Simonon

ABOUT PAUL SIMONON

English musician best known as the bassist for the seminal punk rock band The Clash. The band released hit songs such as Should I Stay or Should I Go, I Fought the Law, and Train in Vain.

He was an aspiring artist and attended the Byam Shaw School of Art before being invited to join The Clash.

He has also been a serious painter, hosting gallery shows and selling his work for as much as £23,500.

His mother, Elaine, was a librarian.

He and late frontman Joe Strummer were both members of The Clash.