December 14, 1979 –
The Clash released their third studio album, London Calling, an album mix of punk, reggae, rockabilly, ska, New Orleans R&B, pop, lounge jazz, and hard rock, on this date.
London Calling was produced by Guy Stevens, best known at that point for his work with Mott the Hoople and the Faces. The album was ranked #8 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
