Joe Strummer
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.
Acting (55 movies)
Mystery Train
1989
Straight to Hell
1987
Rude Boy
1980
Walker
1987
The Clash: Westway To The World
2000
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
2004
The Clash : The Essential Clash
2003
Give 'Em The Boot
2005
D.O.A.
1980
The Punk Rock Movie
1978
One World, One Voice
1990
Doctor Chance
1998
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998
Punk's Not Dead
2007
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
Completely Pogued
1988
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
2014
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
2004
The Clash - Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
Just Play The Clash
1980
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990
The Year Of Punk
1978
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003
Oil City Confidential
2009
The King of Comedy
1982
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
Candy Mountain
1988
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
2004
Punk Britannia at the BBC
2012
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
2006
25 Years of Punk
2001
Dispatches from Nicaragua
2008
Hootenanny
2006
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
2005
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
The Clash - Sound system
2013
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
Degeneration Punk
1997
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
1982
Super 8 Stories
2001
Hell W10
1983
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
2009
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999
The Clash On Broadway
1981
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
2007
Directing (2 movies)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Hell W10 | 1983 | Writer |
| Sid and Nancy | 1986 | Original Music Composer |
| Walker | 1987 | Original Music Composer |
| Permanent Record | 1988 | Original Music Composer |
| Tunnel of Love | 1997 | Original Music Composer |
| Grosse Pointe Blank | 1997 | Original Music Composer |