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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
August 21, 1952
Died
December 22, 2002
Place of Birth
Ankara, Turkey
Also Known As
- The Clash
- John Graham Mellor
Joe Strummer
1.2 Popularity
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
7.2
Self (archive footage)
70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020
0.0
England 79
2019
7.8
Self
Punk
2019
6.1
Self (archive footage)
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
7.7
Self
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
9.0
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
7.2
Himself
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
2014
0.0
The Clash - Sound system
2013
5.9
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
🎬
0.0
The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012
Credits
70 Years of Youth Revolt
as Self (archive footage)
2020
7.2
England 79
2019
0.0
Punk
as Self
2019
7.8
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)
2018
6.1
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as Self
2017
7.7
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
9.0
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
as Himself
2014
7.2
The Clash - Sound system
2013
0.0
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
5.9
🎬
The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012
0.0
🎬
Glastopia
as self
2012
0.0
Punk Britannia at the BBC
as Self
2012
0.0
Oil City Confidential
as Self (archive footage)
2009
7.9
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
as Self - The Clash
2009
9.5
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
7.9
Dispatches from Nicaragua
2008
6.0
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
0.0
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
2007
6.1
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
as Self (Archive footage)
2007
7.2
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
as Himself
2006
10.0
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
0.0
Hootenanny
as Artist
2006
0.0
🎬
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006
0.0
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2006
0.0
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
0.0
Give 'Em The Boot
as Self
2005
0.0
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
as Himself
2005
0.0
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
as Self
2004
8.0
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
as Himself
2004
6.8
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
as Himself
2004
7.0
The Clash : The Essential Clash
as Himself
2003
7.6
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
as Self
2003
7.6
Super 8 Stories
as Self
2001
5.9
25 Years of Punk
as Self
2001
6.0
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999
0.0
The Clash: Westway To The World
as Himself
1999
6.8
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
1999
0.0
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
as Self
1998
0.0
Doctor Chance
as Vince Taylor
1998
5.5
South Park
as Joe Strummer (voice)
1997
8.3
Degeneration Punk
1997
8.0
🎬
Strummer
1993
0.0
One World, One Voice
as Self
1990
0.0
I Hired a Contract Killer
as Guitarist
1990
6.8
Mystery Train
as Johnny
1989
7.3
Completely Pogued
1988
0.0
Candy Mountain
as Security Cop
1988
5.8
Walker
as Faucet
1987
6.4
Straight to Hell
as Simms
1987
5.3
🎬
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
as Self
1986
0.0
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
0.0
Hell W10
as Police Officer
1983
6.5
The King of Comedy
as Street Scum
1982
7.8
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
as Himself - Vocals, Guitar
1982
9.0
The Clash On Broadway
1981
0.0
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
as Self
1981
0.0
D.O.A.
as Self
1980
5.6
Just Play The Clash
1980
0.0
Rude Boy
as The Group
1980
6.3
Fridays
as Self - Musical Guest
1980
5.4
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
0.0
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
0.0
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self
1978
6.3
The Year Of Punk
1978
0.0
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
0.0
The London Weekend Show
as Self
N/A
0.0
Strummerville
as Self (archive footage)
N/A
0.0