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Joe Strummer

Acting 50 (deceased) years old Ankara, Turkey ★ 0.5
Born: August 21, 1952
Died: December 22, 2002

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.

Filmography

Acting Credits (66)

70 Years of Youth Revolt
70 Years of Youth Revolt Self (archive footage) 2020
England 79
England 79 2019
Punk
Punk Self 2019
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits Self (archive footage) 2018
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers Self 2017
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
The Clash: New Year's Day '77 2015
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
Morphine: Journey of Dreams Himself 2014
The Clash - Sound system
The Clash - Sound system 2013
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash 2012
The Clash The Ultimate Review
The Clash The Ultimate Review 2012
Glastopia
Glastopia self 2012
Punk Britannia at the BBC
Punk Britannia at the BBC Self 2012
Oil City Confidential
Oil City Confidential Self (archive footage) 2009
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 Self - The Clash 2009
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock) 2008
Dispatches from Nicaragua
Dispatches from Nicaragua 2008
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales 2008
Punk's Not Dead
Punk's Not Dead Self 2007
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Self (Archive footage) 2007
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling Himself 2006
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story 2006
Hootenanny
Hootenanny Artist 2006
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
The Clash: Up Close and Personal 2006
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982 2006
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer 2005
Give 'Em The Boot
Give 'Em The Boot Self 2005
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond Himself 2005
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country Self 2004
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling Himself 2004
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again! Himself 2004
The Clash : The Essential Clash
The Clash : The Essential Clash Himself 2003
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones Self 2003
Super 8 Stories
Super 8 Stories Self 2001
25 Years of Punk
25 Years of Punk Self 2001
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom 1999
The Clash: Westway To The World
The Clash: Westway To The World Himself 1999
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival 1999
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu Self 1998
Doctor Chance
Doctor Chance Vince Taylor 1998
South Park
South Park Joe Strummer (voice) 1997
Degeneration Punk
Degeneration Punk 1997
Strummer
Strummer 1993
One World, One Voice
One World, One Voice Self 1990
I Hired a Contract Killer
I Hired a Contract Killer Guitarist 1990
Mystery Train
Mystery Train Johnny 1989
Completely Pogued
Completely Pogued 1988
Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain Security Cop 1988
Walker
Walker Faucet 1987
Straight to Hell
Straight to Hell Simms 1987
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978 Self 1986
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino 1983
Hell W10
Hell W10 Police Officer 1983
The King of Comedy
The King of Comedy Street Scum 1982
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
The Clash: Live in Tokyo Himself - Vocals, Guitar 1982
The Clash On Broadway
The Clash On Broadway 1981
D.O.A.
D.O.A. Self 1981
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea Self 1981
Rude Boy
Rude Boy The Group 1980
Just Play The Clash
Just Play The Clash 1980
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater 1980
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980 1980
The Punk Rock Movie
The Punk Rock Movie Self 1978
The Year Of Punk
The Year Of Punk 1978
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977 1977
Strummerville
Strummerville Self (archive footage)
The London Weekend Show
The London Weekend Show Self

Writing Credits (1)

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