Ultimate The Clash Quiz: Punk Rock Showdown Now

Paul Simonon’s famous London Calling pose wasn’t staged — photographer Pennie Smith almost missed the moment when Simonon smashed his bass between takes; she captured the smash on a single frame that became one of rock’s most iconic album covers.

The Clash’s Sandinista! (1980) is a surprising triple album with 36 tracks that dives into punk, reggae, dub, funk, rap and gospel — the band deliberately made it sprawling and experimental rather than radio‑friendly.