The Clash BankrobberWatch at the source

Bankrobber, released in 1980, marked a departure from The Clash’s typical punk sound, embracing reggae influences with the help of producer Mikey Dread. Written by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, the song tells the story of a bank robber, drawing on anti-establishment themes common in the band's work. Despite its initial reluctance from CBS Records to release it, the song became a commercial success, reaching No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Don Letts, features band roadies faking a bank robbery, adding to the song's rebellious tone.