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Archival silver gelatin photograph made by hand in the darkroom from the original negative on 16 x 20 inch (40x50cm) paper, signed by Pennie Smith on the front under the image. Price is shown for an unframed photograph excluding VAT. The classic London Calling album cover photograph. It is one of the most famous photographs in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. It is not cheap, but sometimes the good stuff has to hurt a little. The photograph shows Paul Simonon about to smash up his bass during a show at The Palladium, New York City on 21 September 1979. It is an acclaimed shot, receiving the ultimate accolade from Q Magazine by being voted the best rock and roll photograph of all time. Pennie had accompanied The Clash throughout their 1979 US tour, and very nearly didn’t attend this particular concert. In the end she chose to turn down the offer to go out with friends and ended up stage right at The Palladium. The band were used to getting a big response from their US audiences, but not on this night – The Palladium had fixed seating. Paul’s frustration turned to anger, and then he lost it completely. His watch stopped at 9.50pm.
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Joe Strummer of The Clash on Top of The Rock in NYC. Prices are show for unframed photographs excluding VAT.
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(L-R) Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Joe Strummer of The Clash on the road with a baseball bat, in the California desert. February 1979.
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Paul Simonon of The Clash looking out at the United States from a tour bus. Prices are show for unframed photographs excluding VAT.
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Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of The Clash in front of the Gruenmobile in NYC. September 1978. Prices are show for unframed photographs excluding VAT.
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Joe Strummer of The Clash in a plane over the United States in 1980. Prices are show for unframed photographs excluding VAT.
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Joe Strummer of The Clash and Gaby Salter kissing on a car in NYC. June 20, 1981. Prices are show for unframed photographs excluding VAT.
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Prices are shown for unframed photographs excluding VAT. This is added at checkout where applicable.
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(L-R) Joe Strummer, Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of The Clash at Top of The Rock in New York City. June 1981.