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47 years ago today
Pennie Smith photographed Paul Simonon of The Clash at the New York Palladium, September 20, 1979.

She made one of the most famous images in music history.

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Released 44 years ago
Straight to Hell, a song by the Clash from their album Combat Rock

The Clash - Straight To Hell - Live US Festival

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44 years ago today
"Straight to Hell" is a song by the Clash from their album Combat Rock, released as a double A-side single with "Should I Stay or Should I Go" on September 17, 1982

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45 years ago
The Clash at Mogador Theatre in Paris, September 1981.

📸 Paul Slattery

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47 years ago today
Paul Simonon backstage at the Tribal Stomp concert, Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey, CA, September 9, 1979.

Photo by Roger Ressmeyer

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43 years ago today
Mick Jones was fired from The Clash on September 1, 1983, by bandmates Joe Strummer and Paul Simonon due to growing creative and personal tensions.

The beginning of the end of The Clash was decided

📸 Larry Hulst

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50 years ago today
Inspired by the Notting Hill Riots of August 30, 1976

The Clash with Jimmy Pursey - White Riot (Live 1978 Victoria Park London)

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50 years ago today
The iconic shot (along with an alternative view) of Don Letts on Portobello Road in London during the Notting Hill Carnival riots on August 30, 1976.

The image appeared on the cover of The Clash album Blackmarket Clash and inspired the band to write the song "White Riot."

📸 Rocco Macally

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In memory of John Graham Mellor aka Joe Strummer, born on this day in 1952 in Ankara, Turkey.

Photo by Arthur Steel

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46 years ago today
The Clash released their single “Bank Robber” on this day in 1980 after it was only available as an import.

The band's record company, CBS, didn't want to release the record because it wasn't commercial enough 🙄

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49 years ago today

The Clash, Topper Headon, Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer. 2nd Rock Festival "Punk". Mont de Marsan, Landes, France. August 5-6, 1977.

Photo by Jean Gaumy

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