Joe Strummer
Known for: Acting
Born: August 21, 1952
Died: December 22, 2002
Place of birth: Ankara, Turkey
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.
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Filmography
68 movies · 4 TV shows, newest first
7.2
70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020
NR
England 79
2019
7.9
Punk
2019
6.3
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
7.7
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
9.0
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
7.2
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
2014
NR
The Clash - Sound system
2013
5.8
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012NR
The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012NR
Glastopia
2012
8.0
Punk Britannia at the BBC
2012
7.8
Oil City Confidential
2009
9.5
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
2009
7.9
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
6.0
Dispatches from Nicaragua
2008
NR
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
6.1
Punk's Not Dead
2007
7.3
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
2007
10.0
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
2006
NR
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
NR
Hootenanny
2006NR
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006
NR
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2006
NR
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
7.5
Give 'Em The Boot
2005
NR
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
2005
8.3
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
2004
7.0
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
2004
8.5
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
2004
8.1
The Clash : The Essential Clash
2003
7.7
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003
5.8
Gypsy Woman
2002
6.1
Super 8 Stories
2001
7.0
25 Years of Punk
2001
NR
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999
6.8
The Clash: Westway To The World
1999
NR
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
1999
7.0
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998
5.8
Doctor Chance
1998
8.3
South Park
1997
8.0
Degeneration Punk
1997
7.0
Grosse Pointe Blank
19976.5
Tunnel of Love
1997
5.6
When Pigs Fly
1993NR
Strummer
1993
NR
One World, One Voice
1990
6.9
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990
7.3
Mystery Train
1989
6.4
Permanent Record
1988
NR
Completely Pogued
1988
6.1
Candy Mountain
1988
6.4
Walker
1987
5.5
Straight to Hell
1987
6.7
Sid and Nancy
1986NR
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
1986
NR
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
7.3
Hell W10
1983
7.8
The King of Comedy
1982
9.0
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
1982
NR
The Clash On Broadway
1981
5.7
D.O.A.
1981
8.0
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981
6.4
Rude Boy
1980
NR
Just Play The Clash
1980
NR
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
NR
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
6.5
The Punk Rock Movie
1978
NR
The Year Of Punk
1978
NR
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
NR
Strummerville
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NR
The London Weekend Show
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