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 · 61
South Park
1997 · Joe Strummer (voice)
The King of Comedy
1982 · Street Scum
Mystery Train
1989 · Johnny
Punk
2019 · Self
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
2007 · Self (Archive footage)
Walker
1987 · Faucet
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990 · Guitarist
70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020 · Self (archive footage)
The London Weekend Show
— · Self
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
2004 · Himself
The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
Straight to Hell
1987 · Simms
England 79
2019
Rude Boy
1980 · The Group
Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998 · Self
Rock Milestones: The Clash Years
2006 · Himself
Oil City Confidential
2009 · Self (archive footage)
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003 · Self
The Punk Rock Movie
1978 · Self
D.O.A.
1981 · Self
One World, One Voice
1990 · Self
Punk's Not Dead
2007 · Self
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981 · Self
Candy Mountain
1988 · Security Cop
Dispatches from Nicaragua
2008
25 Years of Punk
2001 · Self
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
2009 · Self - The Clash
The Clash: Live in Tokyo
1982 · Himself - Vocals, Guit...
Hell W10
1983 · Police Officer
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
2014 · Himself
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
Give 'Em The Boot
2005 · Self
Hootenanny
2006 · Artist
The Year Of Punk
1978
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017 · Self
Degeneration Punk
1997
Doctor Chance
1998 · Vince Taylor
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
2004 · Himself
The Clash On Broadway
1981
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018 · Self (archive footage)
Roots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
Punk Britannia at the BBC
2012 · Self
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999
The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
Strummerville
— · Self (archive footage)
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
2004 · Self
Super 8 Stories
2001 · Self
The Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
The Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
1999
The Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
Just Play The Clash
1980
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
2005 · Himself
The Clash: Westway To The World
1999 · Himself
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
Completely Pogued
1988
The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2006
The Clash : The Essential Clash
2003 · Himself
The Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
The Clash - Sound system
2013