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

  • Mystery Train

    Mystery Train

  • Candy Mountain

    Candy Mountain

  • Doctor Chance

    Doctor Chance

  • Walker

    Walker

  • England 79

    England 79

  • Punk Britannia at the BBC

    Punk Britannia at the BBC

  • Hell W10

    Hell W10

  • The King of Comedy

    The King of Comedy

  • Oil City Confidential

    Oil City Confidential

  • The Punk Rock Movie

    The Punk Rock Movie

  • Hootenanny

    Hootenanny

  • D.O.A.

    D.O.A.

  • Strummer

    Strummer

  • Punk

    Punk

  • I Hired a Contract Killer

    I Hired a Contract Killer

  • 70 Years of Youth Revolt

    70 Years of Youth Revolt

  • Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

    Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

  • Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

  • Straight to Hell

    Straight to Hell

  • Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

    Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

  • The London Weekend Show

    The London Weekend Show

  • Punk's Not Dead

    Punk's Not Dead

  • Rude Boy

    Rude Boy

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

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

  • End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

    End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

  • US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

    US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

  • Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

    Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

  • The Year Of Punk

    The Year Of Punk

  • Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

    Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

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

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

  • Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

    Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

  • 25 Years of Punk

    25 Years of Punk

  • The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

    The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

  • Glastopia

    Glastopia

  • The Clash: Westway To The World

    The Clash: Westway To The World

  • Dispatches from Nicaragua

    Dispatches from Nicaragua

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

    The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

  • Completely Pogued

    Completely Pogued

  • The Clash: New Year's Day '77

    The Clash: New Year's Day '77

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

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

  • The Clash On Broadway

    The Clash On Broadway

  • Morphine: Journey of Dreams

    Morphine: Journey of Dreams

  • Degeneration Punk

    Degeneration Punk

  • The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

    The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

  • Super 8 Stories

    Super 8 Stories

  • The Clash The Ultimate Review

    The Clash The Ultimate Review

  • The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

    The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

  • Give 'Em The Boot

    Give 'Em The Boot

  • The Clash: Live in Tokyo

    The Clash: Live in Tokyo

  • The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

    The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

  • The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

    The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

  • One World, One Voice

    One World, One Voice

  • Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

    Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

  • Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

    Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

  • The Clash: Up Close and Personal

    The Clash: Up Close and Personal

  • The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

    The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

  • Just Play The Clash

    Just Play The Clash

  • The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

    The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

  • The Clash - Sound system

    The Clash - Sound system

  • The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

    The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

  • Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

    Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

  • Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

    Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

  • The Clash : The Essential Clash

    The Clash : The Essential Clash

  • Strummerville

    Strummerville

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

    The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977