The cover of London Calling features Clash bassist Paul Simonon in the act of destroying his Fender Precision Bass guitar at a concert in New York City. It was September 20, 1979, at the Palladium ...

That song, by the way, isn't a Clash song despite its presence on London Calling. " Brand New Cadillac" dates to 1959, when it was first recorded by Vince Taylor and his Playboys.

The Clash enjoyed a fairly long career, but their biggest claim to fame has to be the punk rock classic “London Calling”, as well as the whole of the album of the same name from 1979. The song ...

Forty years ago, The Clash's iconic album London Calling and its equally famous record cover featuring Pennie Smith's image of the demise of a bass guitar, appeared in record stores across the UK ...

Fender recently did an interview with The Only Band That Matters' bassist, Paul Simonon. In the interview Simonon discusses how he learned to play the bass, his technique, and what led to the famous ...

The Clash’s London Calling cover is one of the most iconic images in punk history, capturing the raw energy and rebellion of the genre. From Paul Simonon smashing his bass to its nod to Elvis ...

The Clash: London Calling, Museum of London, 15 November – 19 April 2020, admission free. The London Calling Scrapbook, released to mark the 40th Anniversary of the album, is available now More ...

The Museum of London has announced a new exhibition centered on The Clash.Titled “The Clash: London Calling,” the exhibit will feature more than 100 personal items from the band’s archive ...

The Clash's 1979 masterpiece 'London Calling' turns 40 this month. Here are 10 things you may not know about the landmark punk LP. ... “Revolution Rock” is a cover of an obscure reggae song.

Rolling Stone named 'London Calling,' the landmark third album by English rockers The Clash, #1 on its list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1980s—and with good reason.

The 40th anniversary celebration, The Clash: London Calling, will open on Nov. 15 and feature draft lyrics from singer/guitarist Joe Strummer’s notebook, stage outfits, photos and films.