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

South Park

The King of Comedy

Mystery Train

Punk

70 Years of Youth Revolt

The London Weekend Show

Walker

Straight to Hell

All Movies (62)

• England 792019
• Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits2018 · as Self (archive footage)
• Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers2017 · as Self
• The Clash: New Year's Day '772015
• Morphine: Journey of Dreams2014 · as Himself
• The Clash - Sound system2013
• The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash2012
• The Clash The Ultimate Review2012
• Glastopia2012 · as self
• Punk Britannia at the BBC2012 · as Self
• Oil City Confidential2009 · as Self (archive footage)
• US Festival 1983 Days 1-32009 · as Self - The Clash
• The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)2008
• Dispatches from Nicaragua2008
• The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales2008
• Punk's Not Dead2007 · as Self
• Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten2007 · as Self (Archive footage)
• Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling2006 · as Himself
• The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story2006
• Hootenanny2006 · as Artist
• The Clash: Up Close and Personal2006
• The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-19822006
• Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer2005
• Give 'Em The Boot2005 · as Self
• Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond2005 · as Himself
• The Pogues Live at the Town and Country2004 · as Self
• The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling2004 · as Himself
• Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!2004 · as Himself
• The Clash : The Essential Clash2003 · as Himself
• End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones2003 · as Self
• Super 8 Stories2001 · as Self
• 25 Years of Punk2001 · as Self
• Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom1999
• The Clash: Westway To The World1999 · as Himself
• Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival1999
• Chef Aid: Behind The Menu1998 · as Self
• Doctor Chance1998 · as Vince Taylor
• Degeneration Punk1997
• Strummer1993
• One World, One Voice1990 · as Self
• I Hired a Contract Killer1990 · as Guitarist
• Mystery Train1989 · as Johnny
• Completely Pogued1988
• Candy Mountain1988 · as Security Cop
• Walker1987 · as Faucet
• Straight to Hell1987 · as Simms
• The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-19781986 · as Self
• The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino1983
• Hell W101983 · as Police Officer
• The King of Comedy1982 · as Street Scum
• The Clash: Live in Tokyo1982 · as Himself - Vocals, Guitar
• The Clash On Broadway1981
• D.O.A.1981 · as Self
• Concerts for the People of Kampuchea1981 · as Self
• Rude Boy1980 · as The Group
• Just Play The Clash1980
• The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater1980
• The Clash: Live in Paris 19801980
• The Punk Rock Movie1978 · as Self
• The Year Of Punk1978
• The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 19771977
• Strummerville— · as Self (archive footage)

All TV Shows (4)

• 70 Years of Youth Revolt2020 · as Self (archive footage)
• Punk2019 · as Self
• South Park1997 · as Joe Strummer (voice)
• The London Weekend Show— · as Self