Joe Strummer
Known For
Acting
Born
1952-08-21 in Ankara, Turkey
Died
2002-12-22
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.
Most Known For
South Park
as Joe Strummer (voice)
Mystery Train
as Johnny
Walker
as Faucet
The King of Comedy
as Street Scum
England 79
Hootenanny
as Artist
Punk
as Self
Hell W10
as Police Officer
Glastopia
as self
70 Years of Youth Revolt
as Self (archive footage)
I Hired a Contract Killer
as Guitarist
Strummer
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
as Self (Archive footage)
Straight to Hell
as Simms
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
Rude Boy
as The Group
Candy Mountain
as Security Cop
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
as Self
D.O.A.
as Self
The London Weekend Show
as Self