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Joe Strummer

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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 (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.

Films Featuring Joe Strummer

Mystery Train

19897.3

Straight to Hell

19875.5

Rude Boy

19806.4

Walker

19876.4

The Clash: Westway To The World

19996.8

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!

20048.5

The Clash : The Essential Clash

20038.1

Give 'Em The Boot

20059.0

D.O.A.

19815.7

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival

1999

The Punk Rock Movie

19786.5

One World, One Voice

1990

Doctor Chance

19985.8

Chef Aid: Behind The Menu

19987.0

Punk's Not Dead

20076.1

The Clash: New Year's Day '77

20159.0

Completely Pogued

1988

Morphine: Journey of Dreams

20147.2

The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

2008

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

20186.4

The Pogues Live at the Town and Country

20048.3

The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977

1977

Just Play The Clash

1980

I Hired a Contract Killer

19906.9

The Year Of Punk

1978

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones

20037.7

Oil City Confidential

20097.9

The King of Comedy

19827.8

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

20177.7

Candy Mountain

19886.1

The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling

20047.0

Punk Britannia at the BBC

20128.0

Rock Milestones: The Clash Years

200610.0

25 Years of Punk

20017.0

Strummer

Strummer

1993

Dispatches from Nicaragua

20086.0

Hootenanny

2006

Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

2005

The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash

20125.9

The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)

20087.9

The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story

2006

The Clash The Ultimate Review

The Clash The Ultimate Review

2012

The Clash - Sound system

2013

The Clash: Up Close and Personal

The Clash: Up Close and Personal

2006

The Clash: Live in Paris 1980

1980

Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

2005

Degeneration Punk

19978.0

England 79

2019

The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater

1980

The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982

2006

The Clash: Live in Tokyo

19829.0

Super 8 Stories

20016.1

Hell W10

19837.3

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

19818.0

Glastopia

Glastopia

2012

The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino

1983

US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

20099.5

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom

1999

The Clash On Broadway

1981

The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978

1986

Strummerville

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

20077.3