Ray Lowry
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Ray Lowry (August 28, 1944 – October 14, 2008) was an English cartoonist, illustrator and satirist, possessing a highly distinctive style and wit. He contributed to The Guardian, Private Eye, Punch and the NME amongst many other publications. Lowry lived in Rossendale, Lancashire.
He saw the Sex Pistols infamous Anarchy tour at the Electric Circus in Manchester and there he met The Clash. A friendship struck up with the band which led to an invitation to accompany them on their 1979 tour of the USA. From this he created the artwork for their London Calling album sleeve, using a photograph by Pennie Smith.
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