Although The Rock'n' Roll Hall of Fame is about as un-punk as you can get, The Clash is in there, and their inclusion anywhere goes a long way with me. In addition to the band's induction three years ago, the good ol' Hall has plans for a full-on Clash exhibition, featuring a huge array of original band memorabilia. The venue issued a statement to essentially tell us what we already know: The Clash defined punk rock’s sound and fury no less authoritatively than the Sex Pistols. Unlike that short-lived group, however, the Clash survived into the Eighties, amassing a formidable body of work. Led by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, the Clash offered militant politics tempered by hope. Their strongest albums, London Calling and Sandinista!, balanced the raw power of punk with forays into reggae and rockabilly. Throughout their career, the Clash held fast to their convictions, making music that rocked with a conscience. The Clash are 2003 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The exhibition will include collections from all five band members of the Clash. . I think the self-titled debut is a bit stronger than Sandanista!, but that's neither here nor there. I may rag on the Hall, but I have to say, as a music nerd I really enjoyed my visit there and I'm sure they will do a bang-up job. The Clash exhibit will open on October 21. The Clash (Written by: B_Werner)