Taylor, Steve (2006). The A to X of Alternative Music. Continuum International Publishing Group. p. 12. ISBN0826482171. Retrieved 26 May 2013. The full quotation from Taylor reads: "Along with bands like the Ruts and of course, the Clash, Alternative TV pioneered reggae rhythms in punk and then moved on to redefine the musical rules probably inspiring a whole host of post-punk bands."