And now for a new game where Paul Simonon of The Clash gives musicians instructions to follow.. it's called 'Simonon says...'
Simonon says... touch yourself anywhere on the head!
Alright, calm down, Madonna!
You lose, Patricia Morrison!
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More fun next week!
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20 September 1979: Frustrated by a stagnant, seated crowd at The Palladium in New York City, The Clash bassist Paul Simonon smashed his bass guitar on stage. The iconic photograph capturing that exact moment became the cover of their legendary album 'London Calling'. #TheClash #PaulSimonon

“They all got wet when he smashed that thing … “

#TheClash #londoncalling #paulsimonon #penniesmith #70smusic #music #70srock #rock #rockmusic #musicsky #musiciansky September 20, 1979 ~ Paul Simonon, frustrated because the crowd at The Palladium in New York City isn't standing, smashes his…

In The Rock 9/20/1978: The Clash are appearing at NYC’s Paladium. Paul Simonon is not pleased with the crowd’s being seated, and drops the word with his bass. photog Penny Smith was on hand to capture this historic shot. #TheClash #PaulSimonon #PennySmith #RockHonorRoll

I can't think of a more iconic photo in music history. 🎸 🎶 🎵

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#PennieSmith 📸

47 years ago today
Pennie Smith photographed Paul Simonon of The Clash at the New York Palladium, September 20, 1979.

She made one of the most famous images in music history.

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47 years ago today
Paul Simonon backstage at the Tribal Stomp concert, Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey, CA, September 9, 1979.

Photo by Roger Ressmeyer

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