Rob Harper Quotes

Rob Harper is an English musician, noted for being an early drummer for The Clash from December 1976 until January 1977.Harper started out playing guitar in a college band and when the singer invited a guitarist called Mark Knopfler to join, Harper switched to the bass so that Knopfler could join on guitar. It was Knopfler's suggestion to name the band The Cafe Racers. After college, Harper went to Sussex University and at that time he was invited by Knopfler to play bass in the band that was to become Dire Straits. In December 1976, Harper joined The Clash on the December 1976 "Anarchy Tour" supporting the Sex Pistols.