10 The Clash photos by Michael Putland
The photos:
The Clash, New York, 1979
The Clash posing in New York City at the beginning of their US success.
The Clash, New York, 1979
The band goofs around by the piers, with beers.
The Clash, New York, 1979
Jones, Simonon, Stummer and Headon enjoying the shoot.
The Clash, New York, 1979
The session was made in conjunction with the US release of their album 'The Clash'.
The Clash, New York, 1979
Nice boots. Paid for by the photographer?
The Clash, New York, 1979
Ahead of their time from day one, The Clash broke the moldy mold of punk rock.
The Clash, The Palladium, 1979
Mick Jones and Joe Strummer's unique sound blasted the Palladium.
The Clash, The Palladium, 1979
The single "London Calling" reached 9 on the British chart and 27 on the US chart in 1979.
The Clash, The Palladium, 1979
Before Headon, the Clash went through several drummers, notably Terry Chimes, who played on "The Clash".
The Clash, New York, 1979
The band played at Pier 84 in NY a few years after this prescient shoot.You can:
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