Joe Strummer

Biography

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.

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Joe Strummer — movies and TV shows

South Park

1997

Later... with Jools Holland

1992

The King of Comedy

1982

Mystery Train

1989

Punk

2019

I Hired a Contract Killer

1990

70 Years of Youth Revolt

2020

Walker

1987

The London Weekend Show

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

2007

Punk's Not Dead

2007

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

2003

Candy Mountain

1988

Straight to Hell

1987

Rock Milestones: The Clash Years

2006

The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

1980

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!

2004

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

1998

US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

2009

The Year Of Punk

1978

Morphine: Journey of Dreams

2014

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

1981

The Punk Rock Movie

1978

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

2018

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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

2017

D.O.A.

1981

Hootenanny

2006

The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

2008

The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

2006

25 Years of Punk

2001

One World, One Voice

1990

Rude Boy

1980

Punk Britannia at the BBC

2012

The Clash: Westway To The World

1999

Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

2005

Oil City Confidential

2009

The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling

2004

Give 'Em The Boot

2005

The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

1983

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

2004

The Clash: Live in Tokyo

1982

The Clash On Broadway

1981

Dispatches from Nicaragua

2008

England 79

2019

The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

1977

The Clash : The Essential Clash

2003

Strummerville

The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

1980

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Just Play The Clash

1980

The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

2012

Hell W10

1983

Super 8 Stories

2001

The Clash: New Year's Day '77

2015

The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

2006

Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

2005

The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

2008

Doctor Chance

1998

Degeneration Punk

1997

The Clash - Sound system

2013

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

1999

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