Joe Strummer
Joe Strummer
Born 21/08/1952 in Ankara, 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.

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 (Movies)

England 79

England 79

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Release Date:01/11/2019

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:18/04/2018

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Character:Self

Release Date:29/04/2017

The Clash: New Year's Day '77

The Clash: New Year's Day '77

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Release Date:01/01/2015

Morphine: Journey of Dreams

Morphine: Journey of Dreams

Character:Himself

Release Date:25/10/2014

The Clash - Sound system

The Clash - Sound system

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Release Date:09/09/2013

The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

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Release Date:30/08/2012

The Clash The Ultimate Review

The Clash The Ultimate Review

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Release Date:04/08/2012

Glastopia

Glastopia

Character:self

Release Date:15/06/2012

Punk Britannia at the BBC

Punk Britannia at the BBC

Character:Self

Release Date:08/06/2012

Oil City Confidential

Oil City Confidential

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:20/10/2009

US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

Character:Self - The Clash

Release Date:16/07/2009

The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

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Release Date:15/04/2008

Dispatches from Nicaragua

Dispatches from Nicaragua

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Release Date:19/02/2008

The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

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Release Date:25/01/2008

Punk's Not Dead

Punk's Not Dead

Character:Self

Release Date:27/07/2007

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

Character:Self (Archive footage)

Release Date:18/05/2007

Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling

Character:Himself

Release Date:01/09/2006

The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

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Release Date:31/01/2006

Hootenanny

Hootenanny

Character:Artist

Release Date:01/01/2006

The Clash: Up Close and Personal

The Clash: Up Close and Personal

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Release Date:01/01/2006

The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

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Release Date:01/01/2006

Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

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Release Date:28/12/2005

Give 'Em The Boot

Give 'Em The Boot

Character:Self

Release Date:02/08/2005

Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

Character:Himself

Release Date:01/03/2005

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

Character:Self

Release Date:15/11/2004

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

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

Character:Himself

Release Date:21/09/2004

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

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

Character:Himself

Release Date:05/06/2004

The Clash : The Essential Clash

The Clash : The Essential Clash

Character:Himself

Release Date:13/06/2003

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

Character:Self

Release Date:19/01/2003

Super 8 Stories

Super 8 Stories

Character:Self

Release Date:10/10/2001

25 Years of Punk

25 Years of Punk

Character:Self

Release Date:19/04/2001

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

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Release Date:23/11/1999

The Clash: Westway To The World

The Clash: Westway To The World

Character:Himself

Release Date:29/10/1999

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

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Release Date:21/08/1999

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

Character:Self

Release Date:08/12/1998

Doctor Chance

Doctor Chance

Character:Vince Taylor

Release Date:25/02/1998

Degeneration Punk

Degeneration Punk

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Release Date:06/06/1997

Strummer

Strummer

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Release Date:01/09/1993

One World, One Voice

One World, One Voice

Character:Self

Release Date:09/12/1990

I Hired a Contract Killer

I Hired a Contract Killer

Character:Guitarist

Release Date:12/10/1990

Mystery Train

Mystery Train

Character:Johnny

Release Date:06/09/1989

Completely Pogued

Completely Pogued

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Release Date:17/03/1988

Candy Mountain

Candy Mountain

Character:Security Cop

Release Date:20/01/1988

Walker

Walker

Character:Faucet

Release Date:04/12/1987

Straight to Hell

Straight to Hell

Character:Simms

Release Date:26/06/1987

The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

Character:Self

Release Date:01/06/1986

The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

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Release Date:28/05/1983

Hell W10

Hell W10

Character:Police Officer

Release Date:01/01/1983

The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

Character:Street Scum

Release Date:18/12/1982

The Clash: Live in Tokyo

The Clash: Live in Tokyo

Character:Himself - Vocals, Guitar

Release Date:28/01/1982

The Clash On Broadway

The Clash On Broadway

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Release Date:03/06/1981

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Character:Self

Release Date:29/03/1981

D.O.A.

D.O.A.

Character:Self

Release Date:12/09/1980

Rude Boy

Rude Boy

Character:The Group

Release Date:25/07/1980

Just Play The Clash

Just Play The Clash

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Release Date:25/07/1980

The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

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Release Date:08/03/1980

The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

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Release Date:02/03/1980

The Punk Rock Movie

The Punk Rock Movie

Character:Self

Release Date:09/06/1978

The Year Of Punk

The Year Of Punk

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Release Date:01/01/1978

The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

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Release Date:03/10/1977

Television Appearances

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