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Paul Simonon
Born 1955-12-15Brixton, London, England, UK
Paul Gustave Simonon (born 15 December 1955) is an English musician and artist best known as the bassist for the Clash. More recent work includes his involvement in the supergroup the Good, the Bad & the Queen and playing on the Gorillaz album Plastic Beach in 2010, which saw Simonon reunite with the Clash guitarist Mick Jones and Blur frontman Damon Albarn – and which also led to Simonon becoming the live band's touring bassist for Gorillaz's Escape to Plastic Beach Tour. Simonon is also an established visual artist.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent StorySelfRebel DreadSelfEnnioSelfTwo Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk RockersSelfThe Clash: New Year's Day '77RoleThe Clash: The Rise and Fall of The ClashRoleThe Clash The Ultimate ReviewRoleGorillaz: Plastic Beach Live at La MusicaleSelfGorillaz: Live at Roundhouse in LondonSelfThe Making of Plastic BeachSelfCarnival!SelfUS Festival 1983 Days 1-3Self - The ClashThe Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)RoleThe Clash: Tory Crimes and Other TalesRoleJoe Strummer: The Future Is UnwrittenSelfRock Milestones: The Clash YearsHimselfThe Clash: Up Close and PersonalRoleThe Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982RolePunk: AttitudeSelfViva Joe Strummer: The Clash and BeyondHimselfThe Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London CallingHimselfThe Clash : The Essential ClashHimselfIf I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan StorySelfThe Clash: Westway To The WorldHimself