Clash's 'Sound System' shows the power of punk

During its heyday, The Clash was known as “The Only Band That Matters.”

In the five years that the group’s original lineup was together, it underwent an incredible evolution, taking the political punk fury that launched its career and adding reggae, rap, jazz and even disco into its sound.

This week, The Clash is being celebrated with the release of “Sound System,” a 12 CD/DVD box set that includes all of its albums, rare demos and previously unreleased live footage.

amNewYork spoke with Clash associate and video director Don Letts.