Home / Music / How did London Calling break away from punk's strict formula?Music linernotes album music the-clashHow did London Calling break away from punk's strict formula?The Clash drew from punk, reggae, rockabilly, ska, R&B, jazz, and rock and roll on London Calling — a deliberate move away from the strict punk formula of their earlier work. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious How did Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson come to co-produce Off the Wall?Next Did Jeff Beck play guitar on Stevie Wonder's *Talking Book*?