Joe Strummer

Known for ActingBorn 1952-08-21Died 2002-12-22Ankara, 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.Read more

Movies & web series

Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

The Clash: New Year's Day '77

Give 'Em The Boot

The Clash: Live in Tokyo

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

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

South Park

The Clash : The Essential Clash

Punk Britannia at the BBC

Oil City Confidential

Punk

The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

Degeneration Punk

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

The King of Comedy

70 Years of Youth Revolt

Morphine: Journey of Dreams

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

Mystery Train

Hell W10

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

25 Years of Punk

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

Grosse Pointe Blank

The Clash: Westway To The World

I Hired a Contract Killer

Sid and Nancy

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Tunnel of Love

Walker

The Punk Rock Movie

Permanent Record

Rude Boy

Punk's Not Dead

Super 8 Stories

Dispatches from Nicaragua

The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

Candy Mountain

Gypsy Woman

Doctor Chance

D.O.A.

Straight to Hell

When Pigs Fly

England 79

The Clash - Sound system