Clash

Clash is a Thai rock band. It was founded in 2001 by Preeti Barameeanant (lead vocals), Thanapon Rokesomput (guitar), Thapana Na Bangchang (guitar), Sukrit Sripaoraya (bass), and Anan Dapphetthikon (drum). The band signed to UP G record in 2001 and up until now they have released 5 albums, 2 greatest hits albums, and 2 special acoustic albums. History The band first united as "Lucifer" in order to participate in the second and third Hot Wave Music Awards Contest. After winning the contest they signed a deal and joined UP G record (under the GMM Grammy records banner) in 2001, and changed their band name to "Clash" and released their first album "ONE". Their first single "Guad (Hug)" was a hit and led the young band to success. In February 2003 Clash went back to the studio and released their second album "Soundshake". The album had two hit singles "Ter Ja Yoo Gup Chun Dtalot Bai" and "Kor Chet Nam Dta". 2003 also saw Bank record a solo song "Nueng mitr chid klai" for the International hit Thai movie "Beautiful Boxer". Towards the end of 2003 Clash joined 6 other Grammy bands for 2 special rock albums under the banner "Little Rock Project", the albums also saw a spin-off concert in November 2003 and success of the single "Aow pai luey!", which Clash recorded with the band Kala. Then in 2004 they released their third album "Brainstorm" which fans praised and gave the album good reviews. 2004 also saw Bank star in the Thai movie "Pun X Dek Sood Kua" along with longtime friend and fellow singer Num, from the band Kala, the movie featured the hit song Pleng ruk pun X, which saw release on the movie's OST. At the end of 2004 GMM Grammy chose to end the year by releasing a special album to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The album featured Clash and 3 other bands (Kala, AB Normal and Potato) singing some of the greatest hits from Grammy's 20 years, the album was titled "Pack-4". Artists such as Loso, Silly Fools and Asanee Wasan were covered by the young bands. Clash covered songs made famous by Joe & Kong, Y-Not-7 and Maew Jirasak Panpoom.