ذا كلاش، توب أوف ذا روك، نيويورك، 1981

Joe Strummer looks like he’s about to leap off the rock and into the skyline, and the print captures that energy perfectly. The blacks are deep without crushing the details in their jackets, which is exactly what you want from a shot like this. It’s the kind of photo that makes you stop and stare ev

The grain and contrast in this print really capture the raw energy of that Top of the Rock moment. Joe looks right through you, and Paul’s stance is pure punk defiance. It’s now the centerpiece of my music wall.

I’d been hunting for a good shot of The Clash in their prime, and this print’s deep contrast really brings out the grit in their faces. It arrived safely rolled in a sturdy tube, too.