The Clash's 'London Calling' Gets Museum Show in London

The Museum of London is hosting 'The Clash: London Calling,' a free exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the iconic album's December 1979 release. Running until April 19, 2020, the show features over 150 items from the band's archive, including photographs, instruments, clothing, and documents. Highlights include Paul Simonon's smashed Fender Precision Bass from a 1979 New York Palladium concert, a note by Mick Jones listing the double album's track sequence, Joe Strummer's notebooks from the recording period, Topper Headon's drumsticks, and Pennie Smith's photographs used on the album. The exhibition explores how London influenced the band's work and the album's cultural impact.