"Strummer" redirects here. For the musical technique, see strum.
Joe Strummer
Strummer performing live with the Clash at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania in 1980
Background information
Birth name
John Graham Mellor
Born
(1952-08-21)21 August 1952 Ankara, Turkey
Died
22 December 2002(2002-12-22) (aged 50) Broomfield, Somerset, England
Genres
Punk rock
post-punk
reggae
rock and roll
new wave
alternative rock
Occupation(s)
Singer
musician
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
piano
Years active
1970–2002
Labels
CBS
Sony
Hellcat
Mercury
Formerly of
The Clash
the 101ers
the Pogues
the Mescaleros
Website
joestrummer.com
Musical artist
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.[1] Their music incorporated 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.
^"Strummer's lasting culture Clash" (STM). Entertainment. BBC News World Edition. 23 December 2002. Retrieved 20 November 2007.
used in Julien Temple's 2007 film JoeStrummer: The Future Is Unwritten. In 1974, the band fell apart, and Strummer moved back to London, where he met...
British singer, musician and songwriter JoeStrummer, formed in 1999, which issued three albums prior to Strummer's death in 2002. Many of the band members...
Jones and Strummer shared the stage, performing three Clash songs during a London benefit show by JoeStrummer and the Mescaleros. Strummer, Jones and...
JoeStrummer 001 is a career-spanning compilation album by the English musician JoeStrummer. The 32 song album was released on 28 September 2018 by Ignition...
busking with house mate JoeStrummer. Dogg regularly played at the Charlie Pig Dog Club with the 101ers and when JoeStrummer joined The Clash, Dogg was...
between Mick Jones and JoeStrummer. Headon's heroin addiction grew worse and he slowly became distant from the band while Strummer and bassist Paul Simonon...
manager Bernie Rhodes and Strummer fought each other for control over the band's songwriting and musical direction. Strummer and Rhodes co-wrote most of...
Jones composing and arranging much of the music and JoeStrummer writing most of the lyrics. Strummer wrote "Lost in the Supermarket" after imagining Jones'...
campfire scenes late in the 2007 documentary JoeStrummer: The Future Is Unwritten, a friend states that Strummer wept when he heard that the phrase "Rock...
by Dan Wool (of Pray for Rain) and JoeStrummer, who was contractually limited to contribute only two songs. Strummer continued to contribute more (unpaid)...
frontman JoeStrummer. An emotional Headon stated: It's taken Joe's death to make me realise just how big the Clash were. We were a political band and Joe was...
memory of punk rock singer and guitarist JoeStrummer shortly after his death in December 2002. Strummer's widow Lucinda was the principal founder along...
were an English punk rock band formed in 1976 initially consisting of JoeStrummer (lead vocals, guitar), Mick Jones (lead vocals, lead guitar), Paul Simonon...
for a time handled by JoeStrummer. Spider Stacy took over permanently after Strummer left in the winter of 1991. After Strummer's departure, the remaining...
Clash were working on their second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope. Singer JoeStrummer and guitarist Mick Jones flew to San Francisco to record overdubs in...
in Japan in 1992, with liner notes in Japanese. All songs written by JoeStrummer and Mick Jones, except where noted. Side one "Capital Radio One" – 2:09...
and final studio album by JoeStrummer & the Mescaleros. The album was completed after the death of frontman JoeStrummer, primarily by Martin Slattery...
Michigan to attend a high school reunion. The film's score was composed by JoeStrummer, former member of the punk rock band the Clash; the film's soundtrack...
to Clash frontman JoeStrummer". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 16 April 2010. "Clash star Strummer dies" (STM). Entertainment...
met Mick Jones in 1976, and six months later the Clash was formed when JoeStrummer joined, with Jones on lead guitar. Simonon learned his bass parts by...
rock'n' roll band in the world! It was also clear that they loved music. JoeStrummer had nothing to do with that terrible punk cynicism. By the time of Mogador...
Global Information