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Clash photographer Smith honoured

The Clash's London Calling cover
Pennie Smith took the iconic shot of Paul Simonon trashing his bass

Rock photographer Pennie Smith, who shot the image on the cover of The Clash's London Calling album, has been honoured at a music ceremony in London.

She got an outstanding contribution accolade at the Record of the Day Awards for music journalism and PR.

Barbara Charone, the high-powered PR woman who guards the images of stars like Madonna and REM, also received an outstanding contribution honour.

REM sent a video message to congratulate Ms Charone.

She used her speech to pay tribute to Rob Partridge, the former U2 and Bob Marley press officer who died of cancer on Wednesday.

A third outstanding contribution award went to punk journalist Jon Savage.

Ms Smith's award was presented by musician Graham Coxon.

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