Paul Simonon Archives
Paul Simonon’s “London Calling” Bass Going on Permanent Display at Museum of London
One of the most recognizable bass guitars will be getting a permanent spot on display at the Museum of London – or at least its pieces will. Paul Simonon’s infamous Fender Precision he smashed on stage will be part of the museum’s exhibition.
Bass Players to Know: Paul Simonon
Spend an afternoon searching through the stacks of a record store and you may stumble upon a few iconic album covers; the colorful eclecticism of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the eerie prism of Dark Side of The Moon, or the adrenaline enhanced act of destruction on London Calling. A Fender was, in fact, harmed in the making of...
Paul Simonon: P-Bass History
Fender is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Precision bass, and posted this video as part of the year-long celebration. In the video, Clash bassist Paul Simonon talks about his background and his basses, as well as the story behind the iconic London Calling album cover featuring him smashing one of his Precisions on the stage. (He still owns the...
Gorillaz Announce North American Tour, with Paul Simonon
The Gorilaz have announced an extensive North American fall tour in support of their March 2010 release, Plastic Beach. This is the third album from the animated group, which was created by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and Tank Girl animator Jamie Hewlett. The tour will mark a rite of passage for the group, as it will be the first time...