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Don Letts is a cornerstone of modern music culture, known for blending reggae and dub with punk and for his influential work as a filmmaker, DJ, and collaborator. From his early days as the resident DJ at The Roxy in 1977 to his pivotal role as a Clash videographer, Letts helped shape a sound and visual language that echoed through generations. He co-founded Big Audio Dynamite (BAD) with Mick Jones in 1984, contributing as a sampler artist and collaborator on multiple albums that fused rock, electronic elements, and Caribbean influences. A Grammy-winning director for The Clash: Westway to the World (2003), Letts also hosts Culture Clash Radio on BBC 6 Music, offering a steady pulse of musical history and contemporary sounds. In 2023, he released the solo album Outta Sync, produced with Gaudi and featuring guest appearances by Wayne Coyne, Hollie Cook, and John Cusack. A 2025 compilation, The Rebel Dread presents Echo Beach, showcases curated material from the Echo Beach label. Don Letts continues to perform live, with confirmed UK and Ireland shows across 2025–2026.