The placement of the title and its coloring is almost a perfect copy of the album cover from Elvis Presley’s self-titled debut album. It was The Clash’s nod to the man who also broke the rules ...

Nods to Elvis and the "unknown, inspired genius" behind his first album cover aside, there's still the matter of Pennie Smith's photo of Paul Simonon. Few images better capture the energy and ...

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 Elvis Presley album cover would go on to inspire The Clash who used the same font and colours for their 1979 album of London Calling. Designer Ray Lowry said to was “a genuine homage to the ...

The story behind the cover. When Elvis’s debut album was first released in 1956, playing records was still a new thing. ... In 1979, The Clash released their finest album, ...

Both Elvis Presley and the Clash are now giant figures in rock history. While a listener might think they don’t have much at all to do with each other sonically, the Clash’s album artwork for ...

How many other album covers require stuntmen and flames to pull off? Elvis+Presley:+Elvis+Presley Many artists, including The Clash and Big Audio Dynamite, have paid homage to this classic cover ...

International Clash Day: Dandy Warhols, Mirah, Gotobeds, & More Cover The Clash On New Benefit Album. New Music February 7, 2024 10:05 AM By Tom Breihan. I don’t ...