Joe Strummer

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

68

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

  • Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

  • The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

    The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

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

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

  • Fridays

    Fridays

  • Mystery Train

    Mystery Train

  • The Clash: Up Close and Personal

    The Clash: Up Close and Personal

  • The Clash: New Year's Day '77

    The Clash: New Year's Day '77

  • The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

    The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

  • Glastopia

    Glastopia

  • England 79

    England 79

  • The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

    The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

  • The Clash The Ultimate Review

    The Clash The Ultimate Review

  • The King of Comedy

    The King of Comedy

  • Candy Mountain

    Candy Mountain

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

    The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

  • The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

    The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

  • Doctor Chance

    Doctor Chance

  • Strummer

    Strummer

  • Walker

    Walker

  • Hell W10

    Hell W10

  • Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

    Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

  • Hootenanny

    Hootenanny

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

    The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

  • Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

    Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

  • Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

    Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

  • Just Play The Clash

    Just Play The Clash

  • I Hired a Contract Killer

    I Hired a Contract Killer

  • 25 Years of Punk

    25 Years of Punk

  • Morphine: Journey of Dreams

    Morphine: Journey of Dreams

  • Punk's Not Dead

    Punk's Not Dead

  • Punk

    Punk

  • The Clash: Westway To The World

    The Clash: Westway To The World

  • The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

    The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

  • End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

    End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

  • Straight to Hell

    Straight to Hell

  • Super 8 Stories

    Super 8 Stories

  • Punk Britannia at the BBC

    Punk Britannia at the BBC

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

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

  • Rude Boy

    Rude Boy

  • Oil City Confidential

    Oil City Confidential

  • The Clash: Live in Tokyo

    The Clash: Live in Tokyo

  • The Clash : The Essential Clash

    The Clash : The Essential Clash

  • The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

    The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

  • Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

    Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

  • 70 Years of Youth Revolt

    70 Years of Youth Revolt

  • D.O.A.

    D.O.A.

  • The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

    The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

  • The Clash On Broadway

    The Clash On Broadway

  • Dispatches from Nicaragua

    Dispatches from Nicaragua

  • Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

    Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

  • The Clash - Sound system

    The Clash - Sound system

  • Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

    Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

  • Strummerville

    Strummerville

  • The Punk Rock Movie

    The Punk Rock Movie

  • The London Weekend Show

    The London Weekend Show

  • US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

    US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

  • Degeneration Punk

    Degeneration Punk

  • Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

    Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

  • One World, One Voice

    One World, One Voice

  • Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

    Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

  • Give 'Em The Boot

    Give 'Em The Boot

  • The Year Of Punk

    The Year Of Punk

  • The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

    The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

  • Completely Pogued

    Completely Pogued

  • Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

    Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

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

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