The Clash were an English rock group that existed from 1976 to 1986. One of the most successful and iconic bands from the original wave of punk rock in the late 1970s, they went on to incorporate punk with reggae, rockabilly, dance, jazz, ska, hip hop and many other music styles into their repertoire. The Clash were legendary for their uncommonly intense stage performances. From their earliest days as a band, the Clash stood apart from their peers with their musicianship, as well as their lyrics.