Joe Strummer
Known for Acting · 66 credits
- Born
- 1952-08-21
- Died
- 2002-12-22
- Place of birth
- Ankara, Turkey
- Also known as
- The Clash · John Graham Mellor
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.
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (62)
The King of Comedy
1982
as Street Scum
Mystery Train
1989
as Johnny
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
2007
as Self (Archive footage)
Walker
1987
as Faucet
Candy Mountain
1988
as Security Cop
Rude Boy
1980
as The Group
Straight to Hell
1987
as Simms
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990
as Guitarist
25 Years of Punk
2001
as Self
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981
as Self
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003
as Self
Punk's Not Dead
2007
as Self
The Punk Rock Movie
1978
as Self
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
2004
as Himself
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998
as Self
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
as Self
D.O.A.
1981
as Self
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
2009
as Self - The Clash
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
as Self (archive footage)
One World, One Voice
1990
as Self
Oil City Confidential
2009
as Self (archive footage)
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
2004
as Self
Dispatches from Nicaragua
2008
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
Completely Pogued
1988
Punk Britannia at the BBC
2012
as Self
Give 'Em The Boot
2005
as Self
England 79
2019
Doctor Chance
1998
as Vince Taylor
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
Strummer
1993
Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
2006
as Himself
The Clash: Westway To The World
1999
as Himself
Hell W10
1983
as Police Officer
The Year Of Punk
1978
The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
The Clash On Broadway
1981
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006
Strummerville
as Self (archive footage)
Hootenanny
2006
as Artist
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
1999
Super 8 Stories
2001
as Self
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
Glastopia
2012
as self
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
2014
as Himself
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
2004
as Himself
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
1986
as Self
Just Play The Clash
1980
Degeneration Punk
1997
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
2005
as Himself
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
1982
as Himself - Vocals, Guitar
The Clash : The Essential Clash
2003
as Himself
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2006
The Clash - Sound system
2013
About 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… With 66 credits spanning from 1977 to 2020, Joe Strummer has appeared in 62 films and 4 TV shows.
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- The King of Comedy (1982) — as Street Scum
- Mystery Train (1989) — as Johnny
- Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) — as Self (Archive footage)
- Walker (1987) — as Faucet
- Candy Mountain (1988) — as Security Cop
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