Joe Strummer

Joe Strummer (50)

1952-08-21 - 2002-12-22 | Ankara, Turkey

John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), known professionally as Joe Strummer, was a British musician. He was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, and lead vocalist of punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976. The Clash's second studio album, Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978), reached No. 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they achieved success in the US, starting with London Calling (1979) and peaking with Combat Rock (1982), which reached No. 7 on the US charts and was certified 2× platinum there. The Clash's explosive political lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude greatly influenced rock music in general, especially alternative rock. Their music incorporated punk with reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap and rockabilly. Strummer's other career highlights included stints with the 101ers, the Latino Rockabilly War, the Mescaleros and the Pogues, as well as solo music. His work as a musician allowed him to explore other interests such as acting, scoring television shows and films, and hosting the BBC Radio show London Calling. Strummer and the Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in January 2003. In his remembrance, Strummer's friends and family established the Joe Strummer Foundation (initially known as Strummerville), a non-profit organisation that gives opportunities to musicians and supports projects around the world that create empowerment through music.

On Movies

  • Punk Britannia at the BBC
  • The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
  • Hootenanny
  • The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
  • Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
  • The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
  • The Clash : The Essential Clash
  • Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
  • Doctor Chance
  • One World, One Voice
  • I Hired a Contract Killer
  • Mystery Train
  • Candy Mountain
  • Walker
  • Straight to Hell
  • The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
  • Hell W10
  • The King of Comedy
  • Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
  • The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

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