Who is Paul Simonon?

Who is Paul Simonon?
From art school to smashing his bass guitar on stage, Paul Simonon's life is a wild ride of artistic expression and punk rock rebellion.
This video explores the journey of The Clash's iconic bassist, Paul Simonon.
Witness his transformation from art student to a driving force behind The Clash's sound.
Discover how his artistic influences shaped his unique basslines.
Relive the electrifying energy of The Clash's live shows and the iconic stage smash that became a symbol of punk defiance.
Learn what became of Paul Simonon after The Clash and how his artistic passion continues to flourish today.
Get ready for a deep dive into the life of a musical and artistic legend!
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[@KodakKid]

Paul Simonon is the coolest and kindest guy I’ve ever met for real.

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Great, glad you had the privilege

[@davidpaul6656]

The greatest bassist in punk rock history!! Thats who Paul Simonon is!

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Yes, for sure One icon in Pink Rock history.

[@sritao8]

Jesus,this 'voice over' guy's pronunciation is a joke...Or is it another robot.

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Thanks for the comment

[@Michel-r6m]

I love Kraftwerk.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

AI Robot. And a bad one.

[@lightninginacone5888]

I can't get over why he keeps pronouncing 'bass lines' like he's talking about a bass fish.

[@braddlootloot2370]

nice!

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Thanks!

[@davidbarker3375]

It might be a good idea to get a voice over person (?) who can actually pronounce the name of the subject of the documentary

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Yes, thanks for the comment

[@leyla.007]

My baby, my angel 😘💕 I fell in love with him the same moment i saw the photo of him being young and hot punk, this is how i became the Clash fan 😎😂! Only because of his gorgeous looks! I want this boy like crazy!!!

[@martintop777]

They were so good possibly the greatest band of 77 to early 80's they played and toured far too much as the clash the same as all great bands it becomes a marriage then they hate each other an then the ugly divorce but I've always loved his art he always had an odd eye the way he saw and see's things. One of the hidden greats they all were in there own way topper a brilliant classic trained percussionist and drummer mick great on the guitar and Joe poet song writer in all the best

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Yes the Clash was one icon of Punk Rock, they where great, thanks for the comment

[@zellah]

That background music needs to go.

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Unfortunately, the selection of copyright free available music is pretty limited. Thanks for the comment! Hope you liked it :)

[@realityrealestate5755]

Paul Simonon was always a great gentleman. Why would you trash him with that lousy intro ? Anyone in world would glady sit and have dinner with the bass player of the legendary Clash !

[@TheLostLastNotes]

How do you think we could improve the intro?

[@pitchforkcustom]

was it lousy? chill out

[@danielmcglynn2547]

Interesting stuff. Is there a list of the songs used in the background of the documentary?

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Hello Daniel, it's mostly the clash and Havana AM music, thanks

[@ericmalone3213]

Kudos for a deep focus on the great bassist & painter Paul Simonon. But who designed this terribly constricted AI voice-over? Pronounce Mr Simonon's name correctly: it's "Simm'", not "Sime", you bloody blinkered robot. Mr Simonon also did some pretty risky undercover work for Greenpeace, he's a right proper geezer.

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Thanks, for the comment we are working on the voice overs....

[@johnhammond9962]

I once caught a bass on my line. Pretty big one too.

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Really, great!

[@kathrynumtuch6605]

Bass Line

[@jussiniemi9560]

Paul Simonon is the coolest bassplayer imo. He has the attitude needed for bass. He holds his bass at an extraordinary unergonomic height. Right along his kneecaps. Matched only by Ben Shepperd from soundgarden. Also he sings guns of brixton.

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Yeah, I agree!

[@hughzapretti-boyden9187]

He stole the pose from Dee Dee Ramone & sings Guns of Brixton because he wrote it!😂

[@jussiniemi9560]

@@hughzapretti-boyden9187 Sure, he wrote it. And when they played it live, Joe Strummer had to play the bass, because Simonon couldn't sing while he was playing the bassriff. I didn't claim that paul simonon invented low hanging instrument. Neither did Dee Dee though. For example jimmy page was doing it waaaay before Dee Dee. Did Dee Dee Steal it from Page? Who owns the patent?

[@hughzapretti-boyden9187]

@@jussiniemi9560 Page didn't play the bass! When & where was your first Clash gig???

[@jussiniemi9560]

@@hughzapretti-boyden9187 :D Triggered when someone else likes clash? I feel that your burning up to let me know when you saw your first clash gig. Please don't. I get it you are old. I am not impressed by someones age. And least of all I want to get into "who is older" competition. Or into debate about something as stupid as esthetics of punk rock. And what does it matter if its a guitar or bass. It's the look... You missed the point of my halfheartedly thrown clashfan comment sooo completely. What is your problem, I have no idea. Get well

[@electricleg207]

Before Paul the bass player was the boring bloke at the back he made bass playing seem cool.

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Yes that's very true...

[@mrdeafa25]

This is the only time I have heard his name pronounced as Symer-non. I have only heard it as Simmernon. I wonder which one is right?

[@jonathansteadman7935]

Correct

[@kathrynumtuch6605]

Phonics

[@Fractaphonic]

Well given that 'bass' is being pronounced like the fish, I'm guessing the AI commentary is wrong 😀

[@mrdeafa25]

@@jonathansteadman7935 I chose the wrong word? I am always doing that, sometimes I use the word pedant when what I should say is nobhead.

[@brucestratford5838]

It's AI

[@中西正稔]

I really didn't know🎉paul formed a group musical

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Thanks for the comment! Yes, he was a famous bass player in many bands! He still plays!

[@jimjohnson-p6b]

why show a Pixies photo when introducing Havana 3am?

[@TheLostLastNotes]

It was a mistake, thanks for the warning

[@irish66]

oh it's pronounced as the name Simon". I thought it was as in "simple"

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Yep! Simonon it is! :)

[@irish66]

@@TheLostLastNotes kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ3EmqWFi8Z1ps0 0.31. i'm right. ☺

[@irish66]

@@TheLostLastNotes Yep. I was saying it right. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ3EmqWFi8Z1ps0

[@petelemaitre9266]

This AI voice is frankly disappointing. As Charlie would say .. ' good grief ' . Sad because what a band !

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Thanks for the input, we will improve on the future

[@jonathansteadman7935]

The picture at 9.53 is The Pixies.

[@ferroxglideh5621]

Random!

[@alpoe4467]

Pronounced Simmon-non.

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Thanks for the input

[@hughzapretti-boyden9187]

Havana 3am were crap, stuff he plays now is crap. His art is crap, if he'd never been in The Clash nobody would buy it!

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Well I hear he is a very nice guy

[@hughzapretti-boyden9187]

@@TheLostLastNotes he's as sound as a pound, but if it wasn't for The Clash connection he'd be a nobody.

[@julianbrowne7026]

Like you. ​@@hughzapretti-boyden9187

[@davidbarker3375]

and the name of the instrument the subject played ......😂

[@ferroxglideh5621]

guitar hero!

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Yes, a legend!

[@vonslagle]

I know who Paul is. He’s the only bass player that matters

[@TheLostLastNotes]

Yes great bass player!

[@hekakain4108]

...Isn't he something you sprinkle into cake mixtures?

[@TheLostLastNotes]

😂