London was not an easy place to be in 1979. Unemployment was at an all-time high, drug abuse had become an epidemic, and young Londoners were at odds with the government. To put it simply, the city ...

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 is a ...

London Calling was originally issued on 14 December 1979 and is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Naturally, it’s hitting the shops again. The definitive reissue came out for the 25th anniversary in ...

Paul Simonon was a master of his instrument, with his grasp of reggae and rock that made his bass style unique, a fact duly noted on London Calling with its super-recognisable intro. An excellent Paul ...

A Ukrainian punk band has released an anti-war spin on The Clash's hit song "London Calling," with the blessing of the English band itself. A Ukrainian punk band has released an anti-war spin on The ...

London Calling, the world’s premiere tribute to The Clash, will play in Ulverston next month. London Calling are celebrating ...

Artwork from The Clash's London Calling album is to go under the hammer in London later this month. The lot consists of sketches, drawings and designs for the cover of the 1979 LP and is expected to ...

LondonCalling, the world's premiere tribute to The Clash, will be playing the 'A' & 'B' sides of singles released by The Clash between 1977-1983. The Clash formed in 1976 and are considered one of the ...

Forty years ago this month, the Clash drove into a ditch with 'Cut the Crap.' Here's the story behind one of rock's most legendary disasters ...