Joe Strummer
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
Credits
- 2020 · 70 Years of Youth Revolt as Self (archive footage)
- 2019 · England 79 as
- 2019 · Punk as Self
- 2018 · Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits as Self (archive footage)
- 2017 · Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers as Self
- 2012 · The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash as
- 2012 · Punk Britannia at the BBC as Self
- 2009 · Oil City Confidential as Self (archive footage)
- 2009 · US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 as Self - The Clash
- 2008 · Dispatches from Nicaragua as
- 2007 · Punk's Not Dead as Self
- 2004 · The Pogues Live at the Town and Country as Self
- 2003 · End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones as Self
- 2001 · 25 Years of Punk as Self
- 1998 · Doctor Chance as Vince Taylor
- 1997 · South Park as Joe Strummer (voice)
- 1997 · Degeneration Punk as
- 1995 · The History of Rock 'n' Roll as Self
- 1990 · I Hired a Contract Killer as Guitarist
- 1989 · Mystery Train as Johnny
- 1988 · Completely Pogued as
- 1988 · Candy Mountain as Security Cop
- 1987 · Walker as Faucet
- 1987 · Straight to Hell as Simms
- 1986 · The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978 as Self
- 1982 · The King of Comedy as Street Scum
- 1981 · The Clash On Broadway as
- 1981 · Concerts for the People of Kampuchea as Self
- 1980 · Rude Boy as The Group
- 1980 · Just Play The Clash as
- 1978 · The Punk Rock Movie as Self
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
- Future · The London Weekend Show as
- 2015 · The Clash: New Year's Day '77 as
- 2014 · Morphine: Journey of Dreams as Himself
- 2013 · The Clash - Sound system as
- 2012 · The Clash The Ultimate Review as
- 2012 · Glastopia as self
- 2008 · The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock) as
- 2008 · The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales as
- 2006 · Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling as Himself
- 2006 · The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story as
- 2006 · Hootenanny as Artist
- 2006 · The Clash: Up Close and Personal as
- 2006 · The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982 as
- 2005 · Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer as
- 2005 · Give 'Em The Boot as Self
- 2005 · Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond as Himself
- 2004 · The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling as Himself
- 2004 · Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again! as Himself
- 2003 · The Clash : The Essential Clash as Himself
- 2001 · Super 8 Stories as Self
- 2000 · The Clash: Westway To The World as Himself
- 1999 · Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom as
- 1999 · Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival as
- 1998 · Chef Aid: Behind The Menu as Self
- 1993 · Strummer as
- 1990 · One World, One Voice as Self
- 1983 · The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino as
- 1983 · Hell W10 as Police Officer
- 1982 · The Clash: Live in Tokyo as Himself - Vocals, Guitar
- 1980 · D.O.A. as Himself
- 1980 · The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater as
- 1980 · The Clash: Live in Paris 1980 as
- 1978 · The Year Of Punk as
- 1977 · The Clash - Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977 as