There was no Punk band that was at commercially successful as the Clash.  This isn’t to say that they were not exceptionally talented and layered as they certainly were.  The Clash could be one of those wonderful exceptions where they were a key figure in their genre, sold a tom of records and did so without any hint of selling out.  Easily the Clash is an essential member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Following the dismantling of the legendary Clash, lead singer Mick Jones formed a band that was designed to push the musical boundaries of the Punk sound by incorporating elements of Funk, Reggae and Hip Hop. The results were a little uneven, and despite some innovative and successful material, Big Audio Dynamite likely never hit the levels (though they were successful) that they should have. With the Clash already inducted, a second induction for Mick Jones doesn’t seem like it is in the works anytime soon.