Co-Founder of The Clash, Guitarist Keith Levene Dies at Age 65

Public Image Ltd.Mary ManleyHammond, who confirmed the musician’s death, said Levene was one of the most influential guitarists of all time. Levene founded the British punk band The Clash alongside Mick Jones in 1976 when he was just 18-years-old. He departed the band before they released their 1977 debut album, but most notably contributed to the song “What’s My Name”.On Friday English guitarist Keith Levene, a founding member of both The Clash and Public Image Ltd., died at the age of 65 due to liver cancer. “It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Public Image Limited guitarist Keith Levene passed away on Friday 11th November,” Adam Hammond, an author and friend of the musician, confirmed on social media on Saturday, describing Levene as “one of the most innovative, audacious and influential guitarists of all time.”Levene, who was born in London in 1957, died at his home in Norfolk, according to British media outlet. “Our thoughts and love go out to his partner Kate, sister Jill and all of Keith’s family and friends. The world is a darker place without his genius. Mine will be darker without my mate,” Hammond said.