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Joe Strummer

Joe Strummer

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Born: August 21, 1952Ankara, 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.

Known For
Filmography
England 79

England 79

2019
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Self (archive footage)

2018
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Self

2017
The Clash: New Year's Day '77

The Clash: New Year's Day '77

2015
Morphine: Journey of Dreams

Morphine: Journey of Dreams

Himself

2014
The Clash - Sound system

The Clash - Sound system

2013
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

2012

The Clash The Ultimate Review

2012

Glastopia

self

2012
Punk Britannia at the BBC

Punk Britannia at the BBC

Self

2012
Oil City Confidential

Oil City Confidential

Self (archive footage)

2009
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

Self - The Clash

2009
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

2008
Dispatches from Nicaragua

Dispatches from Nicaragua

2008
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

2008
Punk's Not Dead

Punk's Not Dead

Self

2007
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

Self (Archive footage)

2007
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

Himself

2006
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

2006
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

2006

The Clash: Up Close and Personal

2006
Hootenanny

Hootenanny

Artist

2006
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

2005
Give 'Em The Boot

Give 'Em The Boot

Self

2005
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

Himself

2005
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

Self

2004
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling

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

Himself

2004
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!

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

Himself

2004
The Clash : The Essential Clash

The Clash : The Essential Clash

Himself

2003
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

Self

2003
Super 8 Stories

Super 8 Stories

Self

2001
25 Years of Punk

25 Years of Punk

Self

2001
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

1999
The Clash: Westway To The World

The Clash: Westway To The World

Himself

1999
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

1999
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

Self

1998
Doctor Chance

Doctor Chance

Vince Taylor

1998
Degeneration Punk

Degeneration Punk

1997

Strummer

1993
One World, One Voice

One World, One Voice

Self

1990
I Hired a Contract Killer

I Hired a Contract Killer

Guitarist

1990
Mystery Train

Mystery Train

Johnny

1989
Completely Pogued

Completely Pogued

1988
Candy Mountain

Candy Mountain

Security Cop

1988
Walker

Walker

Faucet

1987
Straight to Hell

Straight to Hell

Simms

1987

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

Self

1986
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

1983
Hell W10

Hell W10

Police Officer

1983
The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

Street Scum

1982
The Clash: Live in Tokyo

The Clash: Live in Tokyo

Himself - Vocals, Guitar

1982
The Clash On Broadway

The Clash On Broadway

1981
D.O.A.

D.O.A.

Self

1981
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Self

1981
Just Play The Clash

Just Play The Clash

1980
Rude Boy

Rude Boy

The Group

1980
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

1980
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

1980
The Punk Rock Movie

The Punk Rock Movie

Self

1978
The Year Of Punk

The Year Of Punk

1978
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

1977