Joe Strummer
Alternative rock, Musical Artist
1952 – 2002
Who was Joe Strummer?
John Graham Mellor, best remembered by his stage name Joe Strummer, was a British musician, singer and songwriter who was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the punk rock band The Clash, a band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, and rockabilly. The Clash were one of the most prominent of the emerging bands in the UK punk rock scene, their second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope reaching number 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they began achieving success in the US, starting with London Calling, and peaking with 1982's Combat Rock, reaching number 7 on the US charts and being certified 2x platinum there. The Clash's politicised lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, alternative rock in particular.
His musical experience included his membership of The 101ers, Latino Rockabilly War, The Mescaleros and The Pogues, in addition to his own solo music career. Strummer's work as a musician allowed him to explore other interests, which included acting, creating film scores for television and movies, songwriting, radio broadcasting, and a position as a radio host. Strummer is one of the iconic figures of the British punk movement.
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- Born
- Aug 21, 1952
Ankara - Also known as
- John Graham Mellor
- John Mellor
- Woody
- Woody Mellor
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Lucinda Tait
(1995/05/30 - 2002/12/22) - Pamela Moolman
(1975 - ) - Gaby Salter
( - 1993)
- Lucinda Tait
- Children
- Nationality
- England
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
- Lived in
- Ankara
- Died
- Dec 22, 2002
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on July 23, 2013
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