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Converse & The Clash

UKTim — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:43:20 -0600

Converse one of the world’s most recognisable brands has teamed up with The Clash to create a collection of trainers inspired by one of the greatest bands who truly defined the world of music. Leading the collection is a special tribute version of the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe in white, which marks the 30th Anniversary of the album London Calling. A must have for any fan the range is available to purchase now.

Check out www.converse.com for more information.

30th Anniversary of London Calling

UKTim — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:08:33 -0600

December 14th 2009 marks the 30th anniversary of London Calling, one of the most seminal albums of all time. On December 14th 1979 The Clash recorded London Calling at Wessex Studios in London, UK. Upon release the album received rave reviews across the board, and Rolling Stone placed the album at number 8 in their list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

The iconic album cover features a Pennie Smith photograph of Paul Simonon smashing his Fender precision bass on the stage of The Palladium in New York during their 1979 US tour. In 2002 Q magazine named this photograph the greatest rock and roll photograph of all time.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of London Calling, on December 14th 2009 Sony Music will release a vinyl replica edition of the album, featuring the original album on CD and a new DVD in vinyl replica packaging. The DVD includes a Don Letts produced documentary 'The Last Testament: The Making Of London Calling' featuring interviews with Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon, plus promo videos and footage of The Clash recording London Calling at Wessex Studios.

Pre-order your copy using the links below

UK - Amazon | HMV | Play

USA - Amazon

London Calling Album Artwork to be Featured on Postage Stamps in U.K.

sonyalex — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:07:37 -0500

Beginning January 7, 2010, U.K. Royal Mail will be issuing a new series of stamps featuring classic album covers from various British artists. With help from several editors of U.K. music publications, the postal company recently narrowed down a list of ten album covers that will appear on stamps in circulation next year. The cover of The Clash’s “London Calling” made this cut, so if you’re a U.K. resident or in correspondence with somebody who is, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this little piece of rock history!

The Clash by the Clash - Book in Stores Now!

cmgdigital — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:30:24 -0600

The unique story of the Clash by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon. This is the first official book to be created about the band, by the band. With unprecedented access to the Clash archives, this landmark publication brings together previously unseen material including tour posters, artwork and photos of the band at home, on stage, in the studio and on the road – with each member telling their story in their own words.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC opens doors with a special exhibit honoring the Clash

cmgdigital — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:27:08 -0600

As the first of its rotating featured exhibits, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC is presenting a limited run of a special exhibit dedicated to the Clash entitled Revolution Rock: The Story of the Clash. This exhibit will allow visitors to get an in-depth look into how the band’s politicized lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude have helped shape rock history.

Free video download with Yahoo! Blast From The Past

cmgdigital — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:27:37 -0500

As a special treat for the fans in the UK The Clash have teamed up with iTunes and Yahoo! to give you the opportunity to download the iconic video for “London Calling” absolutely FREE!

Head on over to Yahoo! to view the Blast From The Past video feature and then download your free copy from the iTunes store.

Hurry, the free giveaway is running for 1 week only!

Yahoo! - http://uk.launch.yahoo.com/blast-from-the-past/index.html
iTunes - http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewRoom?fcId=293374282&id=1

The Clash "Career Opportunities" Video Premiere on FUSE

cmgdigital — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:04:09 -0500

That's right, the only place you can see this new video to go along with the Live From Shea Stadium release is on FUSE. The video premiere's today on The Worm http://fuse.tv/music/the-worm/ , or you can see it tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15, on Steven's Untitled Rock Show, airing 2PM EST only on FUSE.

The Clash on the cover of MOJO Magazine... Plus CONTEST!

cmgdigital — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:25:00 -0500

MOJO cover feature

The Clash are featured on the cover of this month’s MOJO magazine, there is also a 19 page definitive Clash feature and a cover mount CD with exclusive tracks.

To see the feature and to enter the competition to win the band's entire back catalog - click here.

The Clash Live at Shea Stadium on VH1 Classic The Leak

cmgdigital — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:58:23 -0500

One week before the release, VH1 Classic gives you the chance to hear the full Live From Shea Stadium CD from The Clash. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/clash/2332168/album.jhtml

Mick Jones interview with MSN

cmgdigital — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:25:22 -0500

A day after the last game at Shea, and a week before the release of the iconic band's first complete concert release, The Clash Live at Shea Stadium, former Clash guitarist Mick Jones takes a look back with Alan Light on the historic Shea Stadium show.

http://music.msn.com/music/remasters/?icid=MUSIC1&GT1=MUSIC1

The Clash Also Played Shea!

cmgstephanie — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:17:50 -0500

Recorded at New York’s Shea Stadium in 1982, Live at Shea Stadium captures the band at the peak of its powers and on devastating form. Bristling with energy and attitude, Live at Shea Stadium is destined to feature alongside James Brown at the Apollo, The Who at Leeds and Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison as one of the greatest live recordings of all time!

Buy High Quality DRM-free The Clash MP3's!

cmgstephanie — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:59:35 -0500

Now you can buy high quality DRM-free MP3 files (320 kbps) compatible with virtually every MP3 player, including the iPod. (xUS customers may still purchase files through local iTunes.)