Original Vintage THE CLASH 1978 Promotional POSTER Iconic PUNK ROCK 27" x 20"
Original Clash Promotional Poster circa 1978. Halftone, printed on paper, issued rolled, 27" x 20" inches.
From a 1978 black & white photograph taken by Pennie Smith during a photo session for the promotion of the band's second album Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978). A Russian propaganda poster was used as the photo's backdrop. GOOD CONDITION: surface creasing and scratches, egdewear, touch of waviness, overall a solid and bright vintage punk poster. Will be sent rolled in sturdy mailing tube. Uncommon.
Formed in London in 1976 The Clash was one of the most successful bands from Punks first wave in the 1970s, early Clash gigs were notoriously violent establishing them as a leading voice of Punk Rock. Clash members were vocalist Joe Strummer, guitarist Mick Jones, bass player Paul Simonon and drummer Topper Headon.
Artist Pennie Smith (b. 1949) is one of the United Kingdoms most acclaimed rock photographers. She created one of the most iconic Punk Rock photographs ever, the cover image for London Calling by The Clash.