THE CLASH - 43 Years of COMBAT ROCK #theclash #classicalbum

On This Day in 1982, The Clash Dropped a Bombshell: Combat Rock

Released May 14, 1982, Combat Rock marked the peak—and beginning of the end—for The Clash’s classic lineup. Fueled by the MTV juggernaut “Rock the Casbah” and the timeless anthem “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” the album hit #2 in the UK and #7 in the U.S., spending over a year on the charts.

Blending funk, reggae, and a sharper, radio-friendly edge, Combat Rock was political, punchy, and polarizing. Behind the scenes? Pure chaos—infighting, addiction, and power struggles that would fracture the band forever.

Certified double platinum and still echoing through speakers today, Combat Rock was The Clash’s most successful album—and their swan song as the band we knew.

What’s your favorite track off Combat Rock?

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