Which punk band recorded the 1977 single 'White Riot'?

The punk band that recorded the 1977 single “White Riot” was The Clash. Released on March 18, 1977, it became the group’s first single and was later included on their self-titled debut album.

The song was written by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer with guitarist Mick Jones. Its rapid, compact arrangement lasts roughly two minutes, pairing aggressive punk energy with lyrics about race, class, and political frustration in Britain. The Clash first performed it publicly at the 100 Club Punk Festival in London in September 1976.

“White Riot” emerged from the social tensions surrounding the 1976 Notting Hill Carnival, where clashes took place between police and attendees. The song’s title and lyrics have often been debated because of their provocative language, but the band’s intent was to criticize racial inequality and urge working-class solidarity rather than promote white supremacy.

The single’s B-side was “1977,” another song rejecting the polished mainstream rock culture of the period. The other options were contemporary punk acts, which makes them plausible but incorrect choices.