Stumbled upon an article that lists the 25 best albums that didn't win a Grammy. London Calling made the list at number 6.
I've always liked LC, thought it was a groundbreaking new direction and sound for the band, but I don't know how the Clash would have felt about getting a Grammy at the time.
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The Best Albums That Didn't Win A Grammy
The Best Albums That Didn't Win A Grammy
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Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
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I feel like no matter how the Clash (and Joe especially) might have felt personally, they would’ve been compelled to act indignant and unimpressed because of their image regardless.
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I have to agree, at the LC stage of their career, my thoughts are that it wouldn't have been "punk" or rebellious enough to accept such a mainstream award.
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Nowadays it would be totally punk.
Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
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Considering they refused to play top of the pops, I highly doubt they would attend the biggest awards ceremony in all of music. Perhaps a company representative might show to accept on their behalf. That’s about it though.