In what was a seminal piece of Rock and Roll history, The Clashes', London Calling was released 30 years ago this week. Always located on music critics Top 10 List's and referenced countless times by musicians worldwide as having been influenced by the album. London Calling, spoke to a generation of punk rebels and opened the door to thousands of voices who joined in and produced a wave of creativity (i.e. Fashion, Film, Surf/Skate, etc. etc..) sparked by the Punk Generation.
Prior to it's official release, I remember London Calling first appearing in the Art Department as a homemade cassette tape that made it's way via a student hailing from New York City. It was simply awesome and more than a just a musical offering. To all of us it was a call to action that gave everyone permission to throw out the rules and look at everything in a raw and feral perspective. There was no early media push like a movie soundtrack single, Facebook page or a YouTube video - it was virally passed around and copied by all those who "got it" and wanted to be a part of this anti-establishment movement. I Loved it then and I love even more now.
