A tribute to

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‘London Calling were formed in 2003 for a one-off gig for charity the year after Joe Strummer’s death. The now legendary first show had the band repeating their short set three times as various audience members sang along, while the tiny stage threatened to collapse.

After that the band decided to take things a little more seriously! After several line up changes and the tragic death of bass player Joe ‘Zep’ Guatieri the line up is now: Reg Shaw Guitar/Vocals; Dave Devonald Guitar/Vocals; Abel Markou-Inglis Bass/Vocals and James Wise Drums. London Calling have toured in Australia/New Zealand, USA, Europe and all across the UK.’

in- memoriam

Joseph (Joe) 'Zep' Guatieri

Born 7th September 1984
Died 22nd September 2023

Consummate professional player

A fierce and loyal friend

A loving family man

Taken too soon

We will always miss you and you will never leave us

Rest in peace

Reg Shaw

Guitar/Vocals

Dave Devonald

Guitar/Vocals

Abel Markou-Inglis

Bass/Vocals

James Wise

Drums

“The musical and vocal performances are close to spot-on, and ‘Joe’ sounds quite like Joe Strummer. The first album backdrop and choice of guitars add to the air of authenticity.”

David Robinson

The Clothesline

“The guitarist in a rock tribute act was quizzed as a terror suspect after sending a text message containing lyrics from a song by punk rock act the Clash to the wrong person”

Unknown

evening standard

“If you closed your eyes it was as genuine sounding as it gets. Which is what I did at times. They were dressed the part, and they were flawless in their delivery of the album.”

Karlifornia Infirri

Around The Sound

“They blast onto the stage in a blur of ferocious punk rock, igniting the front rows with their guitars leading the way”

Vicky Hebbs

Amplify

“The band are tight and deliver the songs with a passion and energy which transfers to the crowd who respond in kind.”

Allan Jones

Bournemouth Echo

“and this outfit are impressive – a class act as much as a Clash act.”

Malcolm Wyatt

Write Wyatt UK

“The nearest one can come to seeing The Clash perform live these days is to witness a tribute band. I, for one, have tended to stay away from a vast majority of them, however, there are a few that simply, in my opinion can’t be ignored. I’m referring to the likes of The Sex Pistols Experience, The Sex P*ssed Dolls, The Ramonas and London Calling.”

Nick Linazasoro

Brighton and Hove News

“Forty Years On Clash Tribute Band ‘London Calling’ Play ‘Give ‘em Enough Rope’ Live!”

Rahman the Writer