Joe Strummer
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 21, 1952
- Died
- December 22, 2002 (aged 50)
- Birthplace
- 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.
Known For
Photos
Filmography
Strummerville
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The London Weekend Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
70 Years of Youth Revolt
TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep
England 79
Movie
Punk
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Movie · as Self
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Movie
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
Movie · as Self
The Clash - Sound system
Movie
Punk Britannia at the BBC
Movie · as Self
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
Movie
The Clash The Ultimate Review
Movie
Glastopia
Movie · as self
Oil City Confidential
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
Movie · as Self - The Clash
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
Movie
Dispatches from Nicaragua
Movie
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
Movie
Punk's Not Dead
Movie · as Self
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Movie · as Self (Archive footage)
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
Movie · as Himself
Hootenanny
Movie · as Artist
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
Movie
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
Movie
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
Movie
Give 'Em The Boot
Movie · as Self
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
Movie · as Himself
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
Movie · as Self
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
Movie · as Himself
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
Movie · as Self
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
Movie · as Himself
The Clash : The Essential Clash
Movie · as Himself
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
Movie · as Self
25 Years of Punk
Movie · as Self
Super 8 Stories
Movie · as Self
The Clash: Westway To The World
Movie · as Himself
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
Movie
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
Movie
Doctor Chance
Movie · as Vince Taylor
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Movie · as Self
Degeneration Punk
Movie
South Park
TV · as Joe Strummer (voice) · 1 ep
Strummer
Movie
Later... with Jools Holland
TV · 1 ep
One World, One Voice
Movie · as Self
I Hired a Contract Killer
Movie · as Guitarist
Mystery Train
Movie · as Johnny
Completely Pogued
Movie
Candy Mountain
Movie · as Security Cop
Straight to Hell
Movie · as Simms
Walker
Movie · as Faucet
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
Movie · as Self
Hell W10
Movie · as Police Officer
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
Movie
The King of Comedy
Movie · as Street Scum
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
Movie · as Himself - Vocals, Guitar
D.O.A.
Movie · as Self
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Movie · as Self
The Clash On Broadway
Movie
Rude Boy
Movie · as The Group
Just Play The Clash
Movie
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
Movie
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
Movie
The Punk Rock Movie
Movie · as Self
The Year Of Punk
Movie
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
Movie