Joe Strummer

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

66

Gender

Male

Birthday

1952-08-21

Day of death

2002-12-22 (50 years old)

Place of Birth

Ankara, Turkey

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.

Known For

  • South Park

    South Park

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

    The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

  • End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

    End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

  • The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

    The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

  • Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

    Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

  • The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

  • The King of Comedy

    The King of Comedy

  • Completely Pogued

    Completely Pogued

  • Punk Britannia at the BBC

    Punk Britannia at the BBC

  • Punk's Not Dead

    Punk's Not Dead

  • Mystery Train

    Mystery Train

  • Dispatches from Nicaragua

    Dispatches from Nicaragua

  • I Hired a Contract Killer

    I Hired a Contract Killer

  • 25 Years of Punk

    25 Years of Punk

  • US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

    US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

  • Punk

    Punk

  • Candy Mountain

    Candy Mountain

  • Just Play The Clash

    Just Play The Clash

  • The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

    The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

  • Walker

    Walker

  • Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

  • 70 Years of Youth Revolt

    70 Years of Youth Revolt

  • Doctor Chance

    Doctor Chance

  • Rude Boy

    Rude Boy

  • Degeneration Punk

    Degeneration Punk

  • England 79

    England 79

  • D.O.A.

    D.O.A.

  • Oil City Confidential

    Oil City Confidential

  • The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

    The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

  • Straight to Hell

    Straight to Hell

  • The Clash : The Essential Clash

    The Clash : The Essential Clash

  • The Punk Rock Movie

    The Punk Rock Movie

  • The Clash: Westway To The World

    The Clash: Westway To The World

  • Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

    Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

  • The Clash On Broadway

    The Clash On Broadway

  • Glastopia

    Glastopia

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

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

  • Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

    Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

  • Super 8 Stories

    Super 8 Stories

  • The London Weekend Show

    The London Weekend Show

  • One World, One Voice

    One World, One Voice

  • The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

    The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

  • The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

    The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

  • The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

    The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

  • Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

    Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

  • Hell W10

    Hell W10

  • The Clash: Up Close and Personal

    The Clash: Up Close and Personal

  • The Clash The Ultimate Review

    The Clash The Ultimate Review

  • Hootenanny

    Hootenanny

  • Morphine: Journey of Dreams

    Morphine: Journey of Dreams

  • The Clash: New Year's Day '77

    The Clash: New Year's Day '77

  • Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

    Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

  • The Clash: Live in Tokyo

    The Clash: Live in Tokyo

  • The Year Of Punk

    The Year Of Punk

  • The Clash - Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

    The Clash - Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

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

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

  • The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

    The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

  • The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

    The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

  • The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

    The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

  • The Clash - Sound system

    The Clash - Sound system

  • Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

    Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

  • Strummer

    Strummer

  • Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

    Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

  • Give 'Em The Boot

    Give 'Em The Boot

  • Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

    Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer