The Clash: ‘London Calling’ At The British Museum

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When The Clash’s third album ‘London Calling’ was released in the winter of 1979 it was clear that the band had made an instant classic, an era-defining album which still stands the test of time and whose music and lyrics remain as relevant today as they were on release. To celebrate the album’s 40th anniversary the Museum of London will showcase a collection of items from The Clash’s personal archive including draft lyrics, stage clothes, photos and films, giving new insight into their recording process and the making of ‘London Calling’. ‘The Clash: London Calling’, which includes previously unseen items, is a free exhibit, opening on 15th November running to Spring 2020. To coincide with the opening of the exhibit, on 15th November, Sony Music will release the ‘London Calling Scrapbook‘ – a 120-page hardback companion which comes with the album on cd and contains hand-written lyrics, notes, photos and previously unseen material from the period.