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Joe Strummer
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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 v…
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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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2020
70 Years of Youth Revolt
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2019
England 79
Movie
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2019
Punk
TV show Self
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2018
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2017
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Movie Self
- 2015
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2014
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
Movie Himself
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2013
The Clash - Sound system
Movie
- 2012
- 2012
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2012
Glastopia
Movie self
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2012
Punk Britannia at the BBC
Movie Self
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2009
Oil City Confidential
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2009
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
Movie Self - The Clash
- 2008
- 2008
More credits
- 2008
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2007
Punk's Not Dead
Movie Self
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2007
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Movie Self (Archive footage)
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2006
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
Movie Himself
- 2006
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2006
Hootenanny
Movie Artist
- 2006
- 2006
- 2005
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2005
Give 'Em The Boot
Movie Self
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2005
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
Movie Himself
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2004
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
Movie Self
- 2004
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2004
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
Movie Himself
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2003
The Clash : The Essential Clash
Movie Himself
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2003
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
Movie Self
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2002
Gypsy Woman
Movie Music
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2001
Super 8 Stories
Movie Self
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2001
25 Years of Punk
Movie Self
- 1999
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1999
The Clash: Westway To The World
Movie Himself
- 1999
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1998
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Movie Self
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1998
Doctor Chance
Movie Vince Taylor
