Known For
Acting
Born
Aug 21, 1952
Died
Dec 22, 2002
Place of Birth
Ankara, Turkey
Credits
72 titles
Joe Strummer
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
Self (archive footage)
England 79
Punk
Self
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Self (archive footage)
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Self
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
Himself
The Clash - Sound system
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
The Clash The Ultimate Review
Glastopia
self
Punk Britannia at the BBC
Self
Oil City Confidential
Self (archive footage)
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
Self - The Clash
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
Dispatches from Nicaragua
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
Punk's Not Dead
Self
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Self (Archive footage)
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
Himself
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
Hootenanny
Artist
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
Self
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
Himself
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
Self
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
Himself
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
Himself
The Clash : The Essential Clash
Himself
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
Self
Gypsy Woman
Music
Super 8 Stories
Self
25 Years of Punk
Self
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
The Clash: Westway To The World
Himself
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Self
Doctor Chance
Vince Taylor
South Park
Joe Strummer (voice)
Degeneration Punk
Grosse Pointe Blank
Original Music Composer
Tunnel of Love
Original Music Composer
When Pigs Fly
Original Music Composer
Strummer
One World, One Voice
Self
I Hired a Contract Killer
Guitarist
Mystery Train
Johnny
Permanent Record
Original Music Composer