The Clash were a groundbreaking English rock band formed in London in 1976, often called "The Only Band That Matters." Key figures in the British punk rock movement, their music combined punk with reggae, dub, funk, ska, and rockabilly, and they played a major role in shaping post-punk and new wave. The classic lineup featured Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. Their self-titled debut and Give 'Em Enough Rope established them in the UK, while the critically acclaimed London Calling found international success and is frequently ranked among the greatest albums ever made. They continued to experiment on records like Sandinista and earned hits such as Rock the Casbah from Combat Rock. Changes in the lineup led to their final album Cut the Crap before they broke up in 1985. Following the death of Joe Strummer, the Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential bands in rock history.