Acting · Ankara, Turkey · Born August 21, 1952
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.
TV70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020
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MovieEngland 79
2019
TVPunk
2019
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MovieHere to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
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MovieTwo Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
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MovieThe Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
MovieMorphine: Journey of Dreams
2014
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MovieThe Clash - Sound system
2013
MovieThe Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
The Clash The Ultimate Review
2012
Glastopia
2012
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MoviePunk Britannia at the BBC
2012
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MovieOil City Confidential
2009
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MovieUS Festival 1983 Days 1-3
2009
as Self - The Clash
MovieThe Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
MovieDispatches from Nicaragua
2008
MovieThe Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
MoviePunk's Not Dead
2007
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MovieJoe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
2007
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MovieRock Milestones: The Clash Years
2006
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MovieThe Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
MovieHootenanny
2006
as Artist
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006
MovieThe Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2006
MovieRoots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
MovieGive 'Em The Boot
2005
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MovieViva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
2005
as Himself
MovieThe Pogues Live at the Town and Country
2004
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MovieThe Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
2004
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MovieJoe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
2004
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MovieThe Clash : The Essential Clash
2003
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MovieEnd of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003
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MovieSuper 8 Stories
2001
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Movie25 Years of Punk
2001
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MovieJoe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999
MovieThe Clash: Westway To The World
1999
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MovieJoe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
1999
MovieChef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998
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MovieDoctor Chance
1998
as Vince Taylor
TVSouth Park
1997
as Joe Strummer (voice)
MovieDegeneration Punk
1997
Strummer
1993
MovieOne World, One Voice
1990
as Self
MovieI Hired a Contract Killer
1990
as Guitarist
MovieMystery Train
1989
as Johnny
MovieCompletely Pogued
1988
MovieCandy Mountain
1988
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MovieWalker
1987
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MovieStraight to Hell
1987
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The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
1986
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MovieThe Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
MovieHell W10
1983
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MovieThe King of Comedy
1982
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MovieThe Clash: Live in Tokyo
1982
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MovieThe Clash On Broadway
1981
MovieD.O.A.
1981
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MovieConcerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981
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MovieRude Boy
1980
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MovieJust Play The Clash
1980
MovieThe Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
MovieThe Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
MovieThe Punk Rock Movie
1978
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MovieThe Year Of Punk
1978
MovieThe Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
MovieStrummerville
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TVThe London Weekend Show
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