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.
Filmography
England 79
England 79
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as Self
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
as Self
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
as Himself
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
as Himself
The Clash - Sound system
The Clash - Sound system
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
The Clash The Ultimate Review
The Clash The Ultimate Review
Glastopia
as self
Glastopia
as self
Punk Britannia at the BBC
as Self
Punk Britannia at the BBC
as Self
Oil City Confidential
as Self (archive footage)
Oil City Confidential
as Self (archive footage)
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
as Self - The Clash
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
as Self - The Clash
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
Dispatches from Nicaragua
Dispatches from Nicaragua
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
as Self (Archive footage)
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
as Self (Archive footage)
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
as Himself
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
as Himself
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
Hootenanny
as Artist
Hootenanny
as Artist
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
Give 'Em The Boot
as Self
Give 'Em The Boot
as Self
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
as Himself
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
as Himself
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
as Self
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
as Self
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
as Himself
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
as Himself
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
as Himself
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
as Himself
The Clash : The Essential Clash
as Himself
The Clash : The Essential Clash
as Himself
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
as Self
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
as Self
Super 8 Stories
as Self
Super 8 Stories
as Self
25 Years of Punk
as Self
25 Years of Punk
as Self
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
The Clash: Westway To The World
as Himself
The Clash: Westway To The World
as Himself
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
as Self
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
as Self
Doctor Chance
as Vince Taylor
Doctor Chance
as Vince Taylor
Degeneration Punk
Degeneration Punk
Strummer
Strummer
One World, One Voice
as Self
One World, One Voice
as Self
I Hired a Contract Killer
as Guitarist
I Hired a Contract Killer
as Guitarist
Mystery Train
as Johnny
Mystery Train
as Johnny
Completely Pogued
Completely Pogued
Candy Mountain
as Security Cop
Candy Mountain
as Security Cop
Walker
as Faucet
Walker
as Faucet
Straight to Hell
as Simms
Straight to Hell
as Simms
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
as Self
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
as Self
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
Hell W10
as Police Officer
Hell W10
as Police Officer
The King of Comedy
as Street Scum
The King of Comedy
as Street Scum
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
as Himself - Vocals, Guitar
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
as Himself - Vocals, Guitar
The Clash On Broadway
The Clash On Broadway
D.O.A.
as Self
D.O.A.
as Self
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
as Self
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
as Self
Rude Boy
as The Group
Rude Boy
as The Group
Just Play The Clash
Just Play The Clash
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self
The Year Of Punk
The Year Of Punk
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
Strummerville
as Self (archive footage)
Strummerville
as Self (archive footage)