Joe Strummer
Born August 21, 1952 (Age: 73)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
No Image
Glastopia
2012
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as self
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Age: 59
Punk Britannia at the BBC
2012
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as Self
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Age: 59
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
2007
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as Self (Archive footage)
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Age: 54
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
2006
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as Himself
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Age: 54
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2006
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as
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Age: 53
Hootenanny
2006
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as Artist
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Age: 53
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
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as
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Age: 53
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
2004
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as Himself
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Age: 52
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999
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as
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Age: 47
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
1999
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as
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Age: 47
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998
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as Self
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Age: 46
Doctor Chance
1998
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as Vince Taylor
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Age: 45
Degeneration Punk
1997
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as
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Age: 44
No Image
Strummer
1993
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as
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Age: 41
One World, One Voice
1990
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as Self
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Age: 38
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990
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as Guitarist
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Age: 38
Mystery Train
1989
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as Johnny
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Age: 37
Completely Pogued
1988
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as
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Age: 35
Candy Mountain
1988
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as Security Cop
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Age: 35
Walker
1987
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as Faucet
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Age: 35
Straight to Hell
1987
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as Simms
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Age: 34
No Image
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
1986
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as Self
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Age: 33
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
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as
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Age: 30
The King of Comedy
1982
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as Street Scum
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Age: 30
The Clash On Broadway
1981
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as
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Age: 28
D.O.A.
1981
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as Self
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Age: 28
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981
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as Self
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Age: 28
Just Play The Clash
1980
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as
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Age: 27
Rude Boy
1980
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as The Group
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Age: 27
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
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as
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Age: 27
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
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as
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Age: 27
The Punk Rock Movie
1978
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as Self
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Age: 25
The Year Of Punk
1978
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as
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Age: 25
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
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as
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Age: 25