Joe Strummer
Acting
- Born:
- 1952-08-21
- Died:
- 2002-12-22
- Place of birth:
- Ankara, Turkey
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
Filmography
70 Years of Youth Revolt
England 79
Punk
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
The Clash - Sound system
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
The Clash The Ultimate Review
Glastopia
Punk Britannia at the BBC
Oil City Confidential
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
Dispatches from Nicaragua
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
Punk's Not Dead
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
Hootenanny
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
Give 'Em The Boot
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
The Clash : The Essential Clash
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
Super 8 Stories
25 Years of Punk
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
The Clash: Westway To The World
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Doctor Chance
South Park
Degeneration Punk
Strummer
Later... with Jools Holland
One World, One Voice
I Hired a Contract Killer
Mystery Train
Completely Pogued
Candy Mountain
Walker
Straight to Hell
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
Hell W10
The King of Comedy
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
The Clash On Broadway
D.O.A.
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Rude Boy
Just Play The Clash
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
The Punk Rock Movie
The Year Of Punk
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
Strummerville
The London Weekend Show