Pennie Smith is one of the UK’s most acclaimed rock photographers. She made one of the most famous photographs in the history of rock ‘n’ roll – the cover image for London Calling by The Clash. The Clash is said to have wanted Pennie since they felt she could do in pictures what they did in music. The photograph shows Paul Simonon about to smash up his bass during a show at The Palladium, New York City on 21 September 1979. It is an acclaimed shot, receiving the ultimate accolade from Q Magazine by being voted the best rock and roll photograph of all time.