This Clash tshirt features the original concept artwork taken from Ray Lowry's sketch book for what is now recognised as one of the most iconic album designs of all time. Ray Lowry was chosen by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones to be the bands official artist during their US Tour in 1979.Ray considered the Elvis Presley Rock and Roll No1 album the most down and dirty rock and roll album cover ever. Ray saw the similarity in the Clash and their music as something as revolutionary so wanted to use the Elvis album cover design as inspiration. He was looking for the perfect image for the cover and when he saw Pennie Smiths photo he knew that was the shot he wanted to use. Combining it with the pink and green lettering, the photo captures the very essence of punk with Paul Simonon smashing his guitar on the stage floor, and so an iconic image was born. This is an officially licensed Ray Lowry t-shirt, and is printed onto a white tee.

This design is licensed by the artist Ray Lowry and a commission from each sale goes directly to them.

Buying this design ensures independent artists are financially supported.

Printed using the very latest in DTG printing technology where the ink pigment is placed directly in to the fabric of the shirt to give a high quality and soft finish that will last wash after wash.

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All 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.