I’ve always loved this picture. That’s a Fender Precision bass in it’s last moments. It’s the cover shot on The Clash’s 1979 London Calling record, a record Rolling Stone titled “Album of the Decade” (80s). I remember wondering how it edged out The Joshua Tree, but being okay with it because I loved this band.
The picture is blurry.
Out of focus.
Confusing.
Chaotic.
I love how there’s a random fan on the stage.
Rock-n-roll.
What picture best describes rock-n-roll for you?
man i cant believe i missed this post
there are a few that jump right to my mind!
- any photo of iggy pop screams rock and roll
- jimi conjuring the fire demons out of his strat – you know the one. on his knees, burning guitar, pulling the fire out.
- the who – who’s next – album cover.
- johnny cash giving the finger
- just about any picture of mick jagger, haha
- not a picture, but i remember the first time i saw nirvana on video. they were something way different.
- that pic of the ramones leaned up against the brick wall. not sure if it’s an album cover or just a promo photo.
The cover of “Bat Out of Hell”
I heard it was an actual photograph taken by National Geographic