Joe Strummer

Also known as John Graham Mellor

British singer, musician and songwriter (1952–2002)

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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…

Known for

70 Years of Youth Revolt — Self (archive footage)2020
England 792019
Punk — Self2019
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits — Self (archive footage)2018
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers — Self2017
The Clash: New Year's Day '772015
Morphine: Journey of Dreams — Himself2014
The Clash - Sound system2013
Punk Britannia at the BBC — Self

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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.

Strummer's other career highlights included stints with the 101ers, the Latino Rockabilly War, the Mescaleros and the Pogues, as well as solo music, 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 to create empowerment through music.