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Joe Strummer
Joe Strummer in NYC 2002
Joe Strummer in NYC 2002
Background information
Birth name John Graham Mellor
Born August 21, 1952(1952-08-21)
Ankara, Turkey
Origin London, England
Died December 22, 2002 (aged 50)
Broomfield, Somerset, England
Genre(s) Punk rock, Rock and roll, Reggae, World music, various genres
Occupation(s) Musician, Actor
Instrument(s) Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active 1973 – 2002
Label(s) CBS, Sony, Hellcat
Associated acts The 101ers
The Clash
The Latino Rockabilly War
The Pogues
The Mescaleros
Website www.strummernews.com
Notable instrument(s)
Fender Telecaster

John Graham Mellor (August 21, 1952 – December 22, 2002), better known as Joe Strummer, was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead singer of the English punk rock band The Clash. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after İstanbul. Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Broomfield is a village and Civil parish in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England, situated about five miles north of Taunton England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s The term world music includes Traditional music (sometimes called Folk music or roots music of any culture that are created and played by indigenous musicians A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles The piano is a Musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with Felt covered hammers In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music This article is about the record label founded in 2006 For the earlier CBS Records label see Columbia Records. Hellcat Records is an independent Record label based in Los Angeles California. The 101'ers were a pub rock band from the 1970s, notable as being the band that Joe Strummer left to join The Clash. For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were The Latino Rockabilly War was a backing band most notably for one-time The Clash frontman Joe Strummer. The Pogues are a band of mixed Irish and English background playing Traditional Irish music with influences from Punk rock, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane The Mescaleros were the backing band for Joe Strummer, formed in 1999 which went on to make three albums prior to Strummer's death in 2002. The Fender Telecaster, also known as the Tele (pronounced Telly is typically a dual-pickup solid-body Electric guitar made by Fender. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Rhythm guitar is the use of a Guitar to provide Rhythmic chordal Accompaniment for a singer or other instruments in a Musical ensemble England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were He was also a member of the The 101'ers, The Mescaleros and (temporarily) The Pogues. The Mescaleros were the backing band for Joe Strummer, formed in 1999 which went on to make three albums prior to Strummer's death in 2002. The Pogues are a band of mixed Irish and English background playing Traditional Irish music with influences from Punk rock, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane

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The early years 1952-1976

Joe Strummer was born as John Graham Mellor in Ankara, Turkey on August 21, 1952. Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after İstanbul. Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. His mother, a crofter's daughter and one of nine children born and raised in the Scottish Highlands, was a nurse. A croft is a fenced or enclosed area of land usually small and arable with a crofter's Dwelling thereon The Scottish Highlands ( Scottish Gaelic: A' Ghàidhealtachd, Scots: Hielans) include the rugged and Mountainous His father was a British foreign-service diplomat who had been born in Lucknow, India. Lucknow is also a mansion in New Hampshire Lucknow ( लखनऊ لکھنؤ Lakhnaū) is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country He was of partial Armenian ancestry. The Armenians (Հայեր Hayer) are a Nation and Ethnic group originating in the Caucasus and in the Armenian Highlands A large [1][2] The family spent much time moving from place to place, and Mellor spent his childhood in places such as Cairo, Mexico City, and Bonn. Cairo () which means "the Vanquisher" or "the Triumphant" is the capital and largest city of Egypt. Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located about 20 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia At the age of 9, Mellor and his older brother David, 10, began boarding at the City of London Freemen's School in Surrey. City of London Freemen's School, commonly known as CLFS and locally known as Freemen's is a Public school, Day and Boarding located at Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. Mellor rarely saw his parents during this time. He developed a love of rock music listening to records by Little Richard and The Beach Boys as well as American folk-singer Woody Guthrie. Rev Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5 1932 better known by the Stage name Little Richard, is an American Singer, Songwriter The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie (July 14 1912–October 3 1967 was an American Singer-songwriter and Folk musician Guthrie's musical legacy (Mellor would even go by the name "Woody" for a few years, following his brother's suicide in July 1970, until changing his name to "Joe Strummer" a year and a half before the Clash was formed. ) After finishing his time at City of London Freemen's School, Ashtead Park, Surrey, in 1970, Strummer moved on to London's Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, where he briefly flirted with the idea of becoming a professional cartoonist, but ultimately completed a foundations course. [3] During this time, Strummer shared a flat in the north London suburb of Palmers Green with friends Clive Timperley and Tymon Dogg. Tymon Dogg (born Stephen John Murray is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist playing piano violin guitar oud and a harp of his own invention

In 1973 Strummer moved to Newport, Wales to attend the Newport College of Art, but soon dropped out. Newport (Casnewydd is a city and principal area in Wales, in the United Kingdom. [4] While there, he joined up with some friends to form a band called The Vultures. [3] This band included three former members of Rip Off Park Rock & Roll Allstars, the original college band co-founded by Terry Earl Taylor. For the next year he was the band's part-time singer and rhythm guitarist. During this time Strummer also worked as a gravedigger. For other uses of "gravedigger" or "Grave Digger" see Gravedigger (disambiguation. In 1974, the band fell apart and he moved back to London where he met up again with Tymon Dogg. He busked on the streets for a while and then decided to form another band with his West London roommates. Busking is the practice of performing in Public places for Tips and Gratuities. The band was called The 101'ers,[3] named for the address of their squat (101 Walterton Road, in Maida Vale). The 101'ers were a pub rock band from the 1970s, notable as being the band that Joe Strummer left to join The Clash. [4][1] The band played many gigs in London pubs, playing covers of popular American R&B and blues songs. The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression In 1975 he changed his name from "Woody" Mellor to Joe Strummer, and insisted that his friends call him by that name. The name "Strummer" apparently refers to his role as rhythm guitarist, in a rather self-deprecating way. Though left-handed, he was taught to play right-handed by his friend Tymon Dogg; this hampered his abilities somewhat and confined him to strumming chords. Strummer was the lead singer of the 101'ers and began to write original songs for the group. One song he wrote was inspired by his girlfriend at the time, Slits drummer Palmolive. The Slits are a UK Punk rock band The quartet was formed in 1976 by members of the bands The Flowers of Romance and The Castrators Palmolive was the stage name for Spanish-born drummer Paloma Romero. The group liked the song "Keys to Your Heart", and picked it as their first single.

The Clash 1976-1986

On April 3, 1976, a then-unknown band called the Sex Pistols opened for The 101'ers at a venue called "The Nashville Rooms" in London, and Strummer was impressed by them. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Sex Pistols are an English Punk rock band that formed in London in 1975 [3] Sometime after this show, Strummer was approached by Bernie Rhodes and Mick Jones. Bernard Rhodes is the former manager of legendary English Punk rock band The Clash. Michael Geoffrey "Mick" Jones (born 26 June 1955 was the lead Guitarist and a vocalist of the British Punk rock band The Jones was from the band London SS and wanted Strummer to join as lead singer. London SS were an early British Punk rock group founded in March 1975 by guitarist Mick Jones and bassist Tony James. Strummer agreed to join just as the group was breaking up, but he formed a new band with Jones, bassist Paul Simonon, drummer Terry Chimes and guitarist Keith Levene. Paul Gustave Simonon (born 15 December 1955 is an English musician best known as the Bass guitarist for Punk rock band The Clash. Terry Chimes (born 25 January 1955, Stepney, London) was the original Drummer of Punk rock Keith Levene (born Julian Keith Levene, July 18 1957 London) is an English Guitarist and Songwriter, best known as a member of [1] The band was named The Clash by Simonon and made their debut on July 4, 1976, opening for the Sex Pistols at The Black Swan (a. For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Sex Pistols are an English Punk rock band that formed in London in 1975 k. a. The Mucky Duck, now known as the Boardwalk Sheffield, England). Sheffield ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England [1] On January 25, 1977 the band signed with CBS Records and was now a three-piece after Levene was fired from the band and Chimes quit. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays This article is about the record label founded in 2006 For the earlier CBS Records label see Columbia Records. Drummer Topper Headon later became the band's full-time drummer. Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955, Bromley, Kent, England) known as 'Topper' (because of his resemblance

The Clash are considered one of the most overtly political, explosive and exciting bands in rock and roll history. [5] Their songs tackled social decay, unemployment, racism, police brutality, political and social repression, militarism and, occasionally, sex. Strummer was involved with the Anti-Nazi League and Rock Against Racism campaigns. The Anti-Nazi League (ANL was an organisation set up in 1977 on the initiative of the Socialist Workers Party with some sponsorship (and a few small financial donations from Rock Against Racism ( RAR) was a campaign set up in the United Kingdom by Red Saunders, Roger Huddle and others in winter 1976 He later also gave his support to the Rock Against the Rich series of concerts organised by the anarchist organisation Class War. Anarchism is a Political philosophy encompassing theories and attitudes which support the elimination of all compulsory Government, i Class War was a UK Class struggle based group and Newspaper originally set up by Ian Bone and others in 1983 The Clash's London Calling album was voted best album of the 1980s by Rolling Stone magazine (although it was released in late 1979 in the UK, it was released in 1980 in the USA). London Calling is the third album by English Punk rock band The Clash, released 14 December 1979 on CBS Records in the UK and in January 1980 Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published [6] The Clash's influence can be clearly heard in countless subsequent rock bands.

During his time with The Clash, Strummer, along with his bandmates, became notorious for getting in trouble with the law. On June 10, 1977, he and Topper were arrested for spray-painting "The Clash" on a wall in a hotel. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays On May 20, 1980, he was arrested for hitting a violent member of the audience with his guitar during a show in Hamburg, Germany. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. This incident shocked Strummer, and had a lasting personal impact on him. [7]

“ I nearly murdered somebody, and it made me realise that you can’t face violence with violence. It doesn’t work. ”

—Joe Strummer , [7]

Before the album Combat Rock was released in 1982, Strummer disappeared from the group after pressure from the group's manager, Bernie Rhodes, because tickets were selling slowly for the Scottish leg of an upcoming tour. Combat Rock is a 1982 album released by The Clash. It was the last album to feature the classic line-up before Mick Jones left and Topper Headon It was planned for Strummer to meet and stay with one of Rhodes' friends in secret. However, Strummer, uneasy with his decision, decided to genuinely disappear and "dicked around" in France. During this time, Joe ran the Paris Marathon in April 1982. The Paris Marathon is an annual marathon which takes place from the Champs-Élysées heading towards the Place de la Concorde and continuing He claimed his training regime consisted of 10 pints of beer the night before the race. For this period of time, Joe's whereabouts were not only a mystery to the public, but the bands management as well. Joe later said this was a huge mistake and you "have to have some regrets". This was in spite of the popular success of the single "Rock the Casbah". " Rock the Casbah " is a Song by The Clash, released on their 1982 Album Combat Rock. During this time band members began to argue a lot, and with tensions high, the group began to fall apart. [1] In September 1983, Strummer issued the infamous "Clash Communique", and fired Mick Jones. [1] Topper Headon had earlier been kicked out of the band because of his heroin addiction, which now left the band with only two of its original members. Rhodes persuaded Strummer to carry on and added new members. [1] "The Clash Mark Two" released the album Cut The Crap in 1985. Cut the Crap is The Clash 's final album originally released in 1985 as the follow-up to Combat Rock (1982 this was the first Clash record The album was panned by fans and critics alike and Strummer disbanded The Clash.

The wilderness years 1986-1999

A year later, Strummer worked on several songs for the 1986 film Sid and Nancy, including "Love Kills" and "Dum Dum Club". Sid and Nancy, originally titled Love Kills, is a 1986 Film directed by Alex Cox. Strummer also later worked with Mick Jones and his band Big Audio Dynamite, contributing to the band's second album by co-writing most of the songs. Big Audio Dynamite (later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated BAD) were a British musical group formed in 1984 by the In 1987 he starred in the film Walker, directed by Alex Cox, as a character named "Faucet" and wrote and performed on the film's soundtrack. Walker is an Acid western by British director Alex Cox based on the life story of William Walker ( Ed Harris) the American Alexander Cox (born December 15, 1954) is a British Film director and sometime Actor, notable for his idiosyncratic style and approach He starred in another Cox film that same year called Straight to Hell, as the character Simms. Straight to Hell is a 1987 action - Comedy film directed by Alex Cox, featuring Sy Richardson, The Clash frontman In 1989 Strummer played a small role in Jim Jarmusch's film Mystery Train, as a man called Elvis with a drunken temper. Jim Jarmusch (born January 22 1953 in Akron Ohio; ˈdʒɑrməʃ is an American independent Film director. Mystery Train is a 1989 Anthology film written and directed by Independent film director Jim Jarmusch and set in Memphis He also made a brief appearance in Aki Kaurismäki's 1990 film I Hired a Contract Killer as a guitarist in a pub, performing two songs ("Burning Lights" and "Afro-Cuban Bebop"). Aki Olavi Kaurismäki ( (born April 4, 1957 in Orimattila, Finland) is a Finnish script writer and Film director. I Hired a Contract Killer is a film directed produced and written by the Finnish Auteur Aki Kaurismäki in 1990 These were released as a promotional 7" single limited to a few hundred copies, credited to "Joe Strummer & the Astro Physicians". During this time Strummer continued to act, write and produce soundtracks for various films, most notably the soundtrack for Grosse Pointe Blank (1997). Grosse Pointe Blank is a 1997 American Comedy movie directed by George Armitage, and starring John Cusack and Minnie

In 1989 Strummer began producing solo records with a band called The Latino Rockabilly War. The album Earthquake Weather was a critical and commercial flop, and resulted in the loss of his contract with Sony Records. Earthquake Weather is a 1989 record by former The Clash frontman Joe Strummer. He also did the soundtrack to the movie Permanent Record with this band. In 1991 he replaced Shane MacGowan as singer of The Pogues for a tour after MacGowan's departure from the band. Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan (born 25 December 1957 is a musician and singer best known as the original singer and songwriter of The Pogues. The Pogues are a band of mixed Irish and English background playing Traditional Irish music with influences from Punk rock, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane Strummer also produced the Pogues album Hell's Ditch. Hell's Ditch is the fifth full-length album by The Pogues, and the last to feature front man Shane MacGowan as a member On April 16, 1994, Strummer joined Czech-American band Dirty Pictures on stage in Prague at the Repre Club in Obecni Dum at “Rock for Refugees”, a benefit concert for people left displaced by the war in Bosnia. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Backed up by the Pictures, Strummer played a blistering set of Clash songs that he said he had not played in more than ten years. Although the set appeared impromptu, Joe and the band had spent the days leading up to the event rehearsing and “hanging out” in Prague. After these self-described "wilderness years", Strummer began working with other bands; he played piano on the 1995 UK hit of The Levellers, "Just the One" and appeared on the Black Grape single "England's Irie" in 1996. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Levellers are a popular English rock band influenced by punk and traditional English music. Black Grape was a rock band from England. Black Grape's music is Funky and eclectic In 1997 while in New York City, he had worked with noted producer and engineers Lee Perry & Marty Munsch on a significant amount of remixed Clash and 101'ers reissue dub material. Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, on March 20, 1936, in Kendal Jamaica) is a reggae and dub artist who has been Martin Munsch is an American Music producer, born August 1967 in Union County, New Jersey raised in the towns of Franklin Lakes

Also during this time, Strummer was in dispute with The Clash's record label, Epic Records. Epic Records is an American Record label. It is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. The disagreement lasted nearly eight years and ended with the label agreeing to let him record solo records with another label. If The Clash were to reunite though, they would have to record for Sony.

During the nineties Strummer was a DJ on the BBC World Service with his half-hour programme London Calling. Samples from the series provide the vocals for "Midnight Jam" on Joe and the Mescaleros' final album Streetcore. Streetcore was the third and final Album by Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros.

The Mescaleros and other work 1999-2002

Strummer and The Mescaleros.
Strummer and The Mescaleros.

In the mid-to-late 1990s, Strummer gathered top-flight musicians into a backing band he called The Mescaleros. The Mescaleros were the backing band for Joe Strummer, formed in 1999 which went on to make three albums prior to Strummer's death in 2002. Strummer and the band signed with Mercury Records, and issued their first album in 1999, which was co-written with Antony Genn, called Rock Art and the X-Ray Style. Mercury Records is a Record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Music Group in the US and are both subsidiaries of Antony Genn (born 1971 in Sheffield, England) is a British musician formerly in Pulp. Rock Art and the X-Ray Style is the debut album by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros, released in 1999 A tour of England, Europe, and North America soon followed; sets included several Clash fan favourites. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland

“ This is my Indian summer. . . I learnt that fame is an illusion & everything about it is just a joke. I’m far more dangerous now, because I don’t care at all. ”

—Joe Strummer to Chris Salewicz – 2000 , [4]

In 2001 the band signed with Californian punk label Hellcat Records and released their second album, Global A Go-Go. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Hellcat Records is an independent Record label based in Los Angeles California. Global a Go-Go is the second Album by Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, displaying trademark genre-melding folk-rock and Strummer's unique The album was supported with a 21-date tour of North America, Britain, and Ireland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Once again, these concerts featured Clash material ("London's Burning", "Rudie Can't Fail", "White Man In Hammersmith Palais"), as well as covers of reggae and ska hits ("The Harder They Come", "A Message To You, Rudy") and the band regularly closed the show by playing The Ramones' "Blitzkrieg Bop". The Clash is the first album-length recording released by the English punk band The Clash. Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s Ska ( pronounced /ska/ or in Jamaican Patois /skja/ is a Music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and which was the precursor The Ramones were an American rock band often regarded as the first Punk rock group " Blitzkrieg Bop " is a song by Punk rock band the Ramones. In the same year, somewhat out of character, Strummer and the Mescaleros performed the song Minstrel Boy for the movie Black Hawk Down, a haunting and emotive Celtic tune that is played during the evacuation of PFC Blackburn (Orlando Bloom) during the Battle of Mogadishu. This article is about the song For the novel by A J Cronin, see The Minstrel Boy (novel. Black Hawk Down is a 2001 Academy Award -winning War film directed by Ridley Scott, based on the book Black Hawk Down a Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom (born 13 January 1977) is an English Actor.

On November 15, 2002, Strummer and The Mescaleros played a benefit show for striking fire fighters in London, at the Acton Town Hall. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Mick Jones was in the crowd, and joined the band on stage during the Clash's "Bankrobber. Michael Geoffrey "Mick" Jones (born 26 June 1955 was the lead Guitarist and a vocalist of the British Punk rock band The " An encore followed with Jones playing guitar and singing on "White Riot" and "London's Burning". This performance marked the first time since 1983 that Strummer and Jones had performed together on stage. [5] Jones later remarked that it was totally unplanned and that he felt compelled to join Strummer on stage.

Strummer's final regular gig was at Liverpool Academy on November 22, 2002, yet his final performance, just two weeks before his death, was in a small club venue 'The Palace' in Bridgwater, Somerset near to his home. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Shortly before his death Strummer and U2's Bono co-wrote a song, "46664", for Nelson Mandela as part of a campaign against AIDS in Africa. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (xolíɬaɬa mandéːla born 18 July 1918 is a former President of South Africa, the first to be elected in fully representative Strummer had been scheduled to play at Mandela's SOS fundraising concert in February 2003 on Robben Island. Robben Island ( Afrikaans Robbeneiland) is an Island in Table Bay, some seven kilometres off the coast of the Cape Town bay South Mick Jones later recorded a version of the song in studio, performing both the vocals and guitar work, that has yet to be formally released.

Death and legacy 2002-present

Strummer died on December 22, 2002 in his home at Broomfield in Somerset, the victim of an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Broomfield is a village and Civil parish in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England, situated about five miles north of Taunton Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county A congenital heart defect (CHD is a defect in the structure of the Heart and Great vessels of a Newborn. [8][5] His estate was valued at just under £1 million, and he left all the money to his wife Lucinda. [9]

Throughout his career, Strummer was noted for his devotion to fans. It has been said that Strummer never left a venue until everyone who had waited around got an autograph and talked with him personally, a process which often lasted for hours. In fact, even after being hit in the leg with a cherry bomb in Asbury Park, when he was being driven to the hospital, he made the driver stop the car so he could talk to some fans first. Cherry Bombs (picture (aka "Globe Salutes" are approximately spherical shaped exploding Fireworks ranging in size from three-quarters-inch to one-and-one-half-inch

Strummer was instrumental in setting up Future Forests (recently rechristened The Carbon Neutral Company), an organization dedicated to planting trees in various parts of the world in order to combat global warming. The CarbonNeutral Company is a UK-based Carbon offsetting company Global warming is the increase in the average measured temperature of the Strummer was the first artist to make the recording, pressing and distribution of his records carbon neutral through the planting of trees. Being carbon neutral, or carbon neutrality, refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions by balancing a measured amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered Many other artists such as Foo Fighters, Coldplay and Pink Floyd have followed suit and fans can visit the Carbon Neutral Company website to buy trees to be planted in their favourite artist's forest (Strummer's being christened "Rebel's Wood", a specially selected section in Orbost, on the Isle of Skye). Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 Coldplay TalkColdplay#Is_or_Are_dispute_again Pink Floyd are Skye or the Isle of Skye ( Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Sgitheanach əɲ tʰʲelan s̪kʲiə In his remembrance, Strummer's friends and family have established the Strummerville Foundation for the promotion of new music. Strummerville is the Joe Strummer Foundation for New Music It was established shortly after Strummer's untimely death in the winter of 2002 by his wife Lucinda who serves

At the Grammy Awards in February 2003, "London Calling" was performed by Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Dave Grohl, Pete Thomas, and Tony Kanal in tribute to Strummer. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus 25 August 1954 is an English Musician and Singer-songwriter, with Irish ancestry Steven Van Zandt (born November 22, 1950) is an American Musician, Songwriter, Arranger, Record producer David Eric Grohl (born January 14 1969 is an American rock musician Singer and Songwriter. Pete Thomas (born 9 August 1954, Hillsborough, Sheffield, England) is best known as the longtime Drummer for Elvis Tony Kanal (born Tony Ashwin Kanal, August 27 1970 is an English -born American Musician and Record producer. In March 2003, The Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a Museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland Ohio, United States [5]

At the time of his death, Strummer was working on another album, which was released posthumously in October 2003 under the title Streetcore. Streetcore was the third and final Album by Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros. The album features a tribute to American music icon Johnny Cash ("Long Shadow"), which was actually written for Cash to sing and recorded in Rick Rubin's garage, as well as a remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attacks ("Ramshackle Day Parade"), and a cover of Bob Marley's classic "Redemption Song", which Strummer had also recorded as a duet with Cash. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter. Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin (born March 10 1963 in Lido Beach New York) is an American Record producer and is currently Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley OM (February 6 1945 – May 11 1981 was a Jamaican Musician, Singer-songwriter and Rastafarian " Redemption Song " is the last track on Bob Marley 's ninth Island music Album, Uprising (The Cash/Strummer duet version appears on the 2003 box set Unearthed). A box set (sometimes referred to as a boxed set) is a compilation of various musical recordings Films Television programs or other collection Unearthed is an acclaimed Box set by Johnny Cash released in 2003

Memorial to Strummer on 7th Street at Avenue A, New York City.
Memorial to Strummer on 7th Street at Avenue A, New York City.

November 2003 saw the release of a video for Redemption Song, directed by Josh Cheuse. The video features the painting of a memorial mural on the wall of the Niagara Bar in the East Village of NYC. The East Village is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. [10]

On December 22, 2003, exactly a year after his death, a tribute show/benefit was held at Irving Plaza in NYC. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza is a 1200-person club/ballroom at 17 Irving Place and East 15th Street in New York City that was built in 1914. Bands that played were Ari Up; Clem Snide; The Detachment Kit; Dirty Mary; Hammel on Trial; Jesse Malin; New Blood Revival; The Realistics; Eugene Hütz; Radio 4; Secret Army; Ted Leo; Vic Thrill + The Saturn Missile. Ari Up (born January 17, 1962) is the Stage name for the lead vocalist of the English punk group, The Slits Clem Snide was an Alt-country Indie rock project from New York NY and Nashville TN consisting of songwriter/singer/guitarist Eef Detachment Kit is an American Indie rock band Detachment Kit was started in Chicago IL in 1999 by Toddrick Spalding(ex-drummer Josh Hight(ex-bassist and Ian Hamell On Trial is the one-man band of Ed Hamell of Syracuse New York. Jesse Malin (born January 26, 1968 in Whitestone Queens, New York, U Eugene Hütz (Ukrainian Євген Гудзь (born Evgeny Aleksandrovitch Nikolaev on September 6 1972) is the Ukrainian-born singer lyricist Radio 4 is a band from Brooklyn who formed in 1999 They claim that their sound which has been described as " danceable punk," is "made in New Theodore Francis "Ted" Leo (born September 11, 1970, in South Bend, Indiana) is an American Punk rock Vic Thrill is the stage name for Billy Campion, former lead singer for The Bogmen, and his 4 piece rock band [11] The show was videotaped by punkcast. com but is as yet unreleased.

Let's Rock Again poster
Let's Rock Again poster

A documentary by Dick Rude titled Let's Rock Again! was released in 2004. Dick Rude (born 1964 is a writer director and actor known for his appearance in and contributions to many Alex Cox films Let's Rock Again! is a music Documentary film following Joe Strummer as he tours across America and Japan with his band the Mescaleros promoting The film, completed after Strummer's death, chronicles life on tour in the United States with the Mescaleros to support Global a Go-Go. Global a Go-Go is the second Album by Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, displaying trademark genre-melding folk-rock and Strummer's unique The Belfast punk rock group Stiff Little Fingers also recorded a tribute song "Strummerville" on their album, Guitar and Drum. Stiff Little Fingers are a punk band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, formed in 1977 Guitar and Drum is the ninth studo album recorded by Stiff Little Fingers, released in 2004. Al Barr, lead singer of the Boston punk band Dropkick Murphys, named his son Strummer in honor of Joe. Dropkick Murphys are a Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, U [12] German punk band the Beatsteaks pay tribute to Strummer on their album Smack Smash with the song "Hello Joe". Beatsteaks are an Alternative / Punk rock band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 1995. Smack Smash is the fourth album from German band Beatsteaks. It was released in March 2004 on Epitaph Records as was previous album

On February 12, 2005 the Class 47 locomotive 47828 was named "Joe Strummer". Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The British Rail Class 47 (Originally Brush Type 4) is a class of British railway Diesel locomotive that was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction A locomotive is a railway Vehicle that provides the motive power for a Train. The nameplates were unveiled by his widow Lucinda Tait in a ceremony at Bristol Temple Meads railway station. Bristol Temple Meads railway station is the oldest and largest Railway station in Bristol, England [13] On July 22, 2005 Tait unveiled a plaque on the house in Pentonville, Newport where Strummer lived from 1973 to 1974 and where his first foray into recorded music, "Crummy Bum Blues" was recorded. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [14]

New Orleans-based rockers Cowboy Mouth released a song called "Joe Strummer" on their latest album Voodoo Shoppe. Cowboy Mouth is a rock band based in New Orleans Louisiana. Their name was taken from the title of a Sam Shepard play although the phrase was used The song tells the story of a man who had to break up with his girlfriend because ". . . she didn't know who/Joe Strummer was. " The popular track is a tongue-in-cheek salute to Strummer and the Clash that received significant radio play in 2006. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

In addition, the Joe Pernice-penned "High As a Kite", included on The Pernice Brothers 2006 album Live a Little, was, in part a tribute to Joe Strummer. Pernice Brothers are an Indie rock band Formed by Joe Pernice in 1996 after the breakup of his old band the Scud Mountain Boys, and including Lyrics included, "Heavy downbeat of one and the show began/London calling, strike up the contraband" and the memorable opening to the chorus, "We wore pictures of Strummer. "

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten, a documentary film directed by Julien Temple about Joe Strummer, premiered on January 20, 2007 at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Joe Strummer The Future Is Unwritten is a 2007 Documentary film directed by Julien Temple about Joe Strummer, the lead Documentary film is a broad category of visual expression that is based on the attempt in one fashion or another to " Document " reality Julien Temple (born November 26, 1953 in London) is an English film documentary and music video director Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The 2007 Sundance Film Festival ran from January 18 until January 28, 2007 in Park City Utah with screenings in Salt Lake City Utah [15] In conjunction with the Strummer estate, Fender released the Joe Strummer Tribute Telecaster, combining elements of Joe's main guitars, namely the "road worn" finish of his 1966 Telecaster, which he used until his death. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation of Quincy Illinois is a manufacturer of stringed instruments such as solid-body Electric guitars including the The first 1,500 guitars come with a Shepard Fairey designed "customization kit" with stickers and stencils, which resemble some of the designs Joe used on his guitars. Frank Shepard Fairey (born February 15, 1970 in Charleston South Carolina) is a contemporary Artist, Graphic designer and [16]

Marriages and relationships

In the early 1970s, after being offered £100, he married Pamela Moolman, a South African citizen, so she could obtain British citizenship. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Strummer bought his signature Telecaster, later painted black, with the money. He had two daughters with Gaby Salter but they did not marry. They were together from 1979 until 1993. In 1995 he married Lucinda Tait. This final marriage lasted until Strummer's death. He was also godfather to singer Lily Allen. Lily Rose Beatrice Allen (born 2 May 1985) is an English Singer-songwriter and television presenter.

Documentaries

Let's Rock Again! is a one-hour music documentary, directed by Dick Rude, that follows Joe Strummer as he tours across America and Japan with The Mescaleros. Let's Rock Again! is a music Documentary film following Joe Strummer as he tours across America and Japan with his band the Mescaleros promoting Dick Rude (born 1964 is a writer director and actor known for his appearance in and contributions to many Alex Cox films It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, May 2004. The TriBeCa Film Festival was founded in 2002 by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro in a response to the September 11 2001 attacks on the World Trade New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten is a documentary about Joe Strummer by Julien Temple. Joe Strummer The Future Is Unwritten is a 2007 Documentary film directed by Julien Temple about Joe Strummer, the lead Julien Temple (born November 26, 1953 in London) is an English film documentary and music video director It comprises archive footage of him spanning his life, and interviews with friends, family, and other celebrities. It debuted at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. [17][18][19]

A documentary on Strummer's politics Let Fury Have The Hour, produced by Tim Robbins and based on the book of the same name by Antonino D'Ambrosio, is due out in 2008. Timothy Francis Robbins (born October 16, 1958) is an Academy Award -winning American Actor, Screenwriter, director NYC band Radio 4 are supplying soundtrack music. Radio 4 is a band from Brooklyn who formed in 1999 They claim that their sound which has been described as " danceable punk," is "made in New [20]

Solo discography

For recordings made with the Clash, please see The Clash discography. This page includes discography of The Clash, with chart placings in the UK and US

With The 101'ers

The 101'ers albums

Year Album Additional information
1981 Elgin Avenue Breakdown Compilation album with material recorded from 1974 to 1976. Elgin Avenue Breakdown is the only album by The 101ers, Joe Strummer 's band before he joined The Clash.

Solo recordings

Solo albums

Year Album Additional information
1986 Sid and Nancy Soundtrack Soundtrack for the film Sid and Nancy, featuring 2 songs by Strummer. Sid and Nancy, originally titled Love Kills, is a 1986 Film directed by Alex Cox. Sid and Nancy, originally titled Love Kills, is a 1986 Film directed by Alex Cox.
1987 Walker Soundtrack for the film Walker, scored by Strummer. Walker is an Acid western by British director Alex Cox based on the life story of William Walker ( Ed Harris) the American
1987 Straight To Hell Original Soundtrack Soundtrack for the film Straight to Hell, featuring 2 songs by Strummer. Straight to Hell is a 1987 action - Comedy film directed by Alex Cox, featuring Sy Richardson, The Clash frontman
1993 When Pigs Fly Soundtrack Unreleased soundtrack for the film When Pigs Fly, scored by Strummer. This is a list of episodes of the television show Jackie Chan Adventures.
1998 Chef Aid: The South Park Album Features "It's A Rockin' World", performed by Strummer, Flea, Nick Hexum, Tom Morello, DJ Bonebrake, and Benmont Tench. Chef Aid The South Park Album is an album based on the Chef Aid episode of South Park. Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16 1962 more commonly known by the Stage name Flea, is an Australian-born American Bassist, Trumpet player Nicholas Lofton Hexum (born April 12, 1970) is an American musician currently the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the Omaha Nebraska Thomas Baptist Morello (born May 30 1964 is a Grammy Award -winning American Guitarist best known for his tenure with the bands Rage Against the Machine Donald J "DJ" Bonebrake first emerged as the drummer of the Eyes (also featuring Charlotte Caffey of the Go-Gos but he is best known as an original member of and Benjamin Montmorency (Benmont Tench III (born September 7, 1953) an American Keyboardist, best known as a founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
2003 Unearthed (guest appearance) A duet of "Redemption Song" with Johnny Cash. Unearthed is an acclaimed Box set by Johnny Cash released in 2003 Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter.
2004 Black Magic (guest appearance) Strummer performed the song "Over The Border" with Jimmy Cliff. Black Magic is a Soul album released by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas on the Gordy ( Motown) label in 1972 Jimmy Cliff OM (born James Chambers, 1 April 1948, Somerton District St

With The Latino Rockabilly War

The Latino Rockabilly War albums

Year Album Additional information
1988 Permanent Record Original Soundtrack Features songs by Strummer and The Latino Rockabilly War.
1989 Earthquake Weather Strummer's only full-length studio album with The Latino Rockabilly War. Earthquake Weather is a 1989 record by former The Clash frontman Joe Strummer.

With The Mescaleros

The Mescaleros albums

Year Album Additional information
1999 Rock Art and the X-Ray Style Strummer's first album with The Mescaleros. Rock Art and the X-Ray Style is the debut album by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros, released in 1999
2001 Global a Go-Go Peaked at #23 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart in the US. Global a Go-Go is the second Album by Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, displaying trademark genre-melding folk-rock and Strummer's unique
2003 Streetcore Strummer's last album, released posthumously. Streetcore was the third and final Album by Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros.

Selected filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
1980 Rude Boy Semi-Documentary Subject
1983 Hell W10 Writer and director Silent film
1983 The King of Comedy Street Scum non-speaking cameo
1987 Walker Faucet
1987 Straight to Hell Simms
1988 Candy Mountain Mario
1989 Mystery Train Johnny aka Elvis
1990 I Hired A Contract Killer Himself by Aki Kaurismaki
1997 Docteur Chance Vince Taylor
2000 The Clash: Westway to the World Documentary Subject
2003 End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones Documentary Subject
2004 Let's Rock Again! Documentary Subject
2007 Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Documentary Subject
2008 The Clash Live: Revolution Rock Documentary Subject

In other media

Sound samples

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Letts Don; Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Terry Chimes, Rick Elgood, The Clash. The 101'ers were a pub rock band from the 1970s, notable as being the band that Joe Strummer left to join The Clash. For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were The Mescaleros were the backing band for Joe Strummer, formed in 1999 which went on to make three albums prior to Strummer's death in 2002. The Latino Rockabilly War was a backing band most notably for one-time The Clash frontman Joe Strummer. Let's Rock Again! is a music Documentary film following Joe Strummer as he tours across America and Japan with his band the Mescaleros promoting The Pogues are a band of mixed Irish and English background playing Traditional Irish music with influences from Punk rock, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane Joe Strummer The Future Is Unwritten is a 2007 Documentary film directed by Julien Temple about Joe Strummer, the lead Don Letts (born) is a British film director and musician He is credited as the man who through his DJing at clubs like The Roxy brought together punk and Michael Geoffrey "Mick" Jones (born 26 June 1955 was the lead Guitarist and a vocalist of the British Punk rock band The Paul Gustave Simonon (born 15 December 1955 is an English musician best known as the Bass guitarist for Punk rock band The Clash. Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955, Bromley, Kent, England) known as 'Topper' (because of his resemblance Terry Chimes (born 25 January 1955, Stepney, London) was the original Drummer of Punk rock For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were (2001). The Clash, Westway to the World [Documentary]. The Clash Westway to the World is a 2000 Documentary film about the British Punk rock band The Clash. New York, NY: Sony Music Entertainment; Dorismo; Uptown Films. Sony Music Entertainment is a major global Record label controlled by the Sony Corporation of America, being one of the "big four" record companies Retrieved on 2008-02-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Event occurs at 3:50–4:50; 8:40–11:40. ISBN 0738900826. OCLC 49798077. The OCLC Online Computer Library Center is according to its website a "nonprofit membership computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purpose
  2. ^ Cromelin, Richard. "Strummer on Man, God, Law - and the Clash", Los Angeles Times, 1988-01-31. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Retrieved on 2008-02-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor  
  3. ^ a b c d Strummer's lasting culture Clash (STM). Entertainment. BBC News World Edition (2002-12-23). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Retrieved on 2007-11-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs,  “a) Born John Graham Mellor in 1952, Strummer was the son of a diplomat and was given a middle-class upbringing at boarding school in Surrey before going to study art in London - before deciding that it was a "lousy set up".
    b, c, d) He had immersed himself in music since childhood, and his own musical career began when he started busking with a ukulele at Green Park tube station. He played in two bands, the Vultures and the 101ers, but when The Sex Pistols supported the 101ers in west London in 1976, Strummer saw the possibilities open up for him and was inspired to form The Clash. ”
  4. ^ a b c Encoule, Jean (1 2003). Joe Strummer - 1952-2002. trakMARX. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers  “a) Joe Strummer was born in Ankara, Turkey, in 1952 & christened John Graham Mellor. His family spent time in Ankara, Cairo, Mexico City & Bonn, before Joe returned to the UK to attend the City Of London Freemen's School in Surrey. Joe left school & enrolled at Central College of Art but left “after about a week”, heading straight for the underground & squat culture. Joe spent time living in Wales, playing around in knock about bands & going by the moniker of “Woody” in homage to Mr Guthrie. Joe was always a protest singer.
    b) The Vultures in time led to The 101’ers, a bunch of West London based squat rockers named after their squatted address, who provided some of the only high energy rock & roll action available in the capital immediately prior to the Punk Rock Explosion. The 101’ers were eventually supported by a nascent Sex Pistols & Woody became Joe Strummer. Blown away by the power of the Pistols, Joe immediately recognised that the 101’ers were “yesterday's papers” by comparison. It was time to strike out anew. Somewhere between myth & reality (& let us not forget: the myth is ALWAYS more interesting than the reality), the birth of The Clash was upon us.
    c) “This is my Indian summer. . . I learnt that fame is an illusion & everything about it is just a joke. I’m far more dangerous now, because I don’t care at all. ” – Joe Strummer to Chris Salewicz – 2000. ”
  5. ^ a b c d The Clash. Induction. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2003-03-10). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Retrieved on 2007-11-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land  “a) Quite simply, the Clash were among the most explosive and exciting bands in rock and roll history.
    b, c) If not exactly a reunion, it was a rapprochement. On November 15, 2002, Jones and Strummer shared the stage for the first time in nearly 20 years, performing three Clash songs during the encore of a London benefit show by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. This raised hopes for a Clash reunion, which were dashed when Strummer died of a heart attack on December 22, 2002. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ”
  6. ^ Clash star Strummer dies (STM). Entertainment. BBC News World Edition (2002-12-27). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Retrieved on 2007-11-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs,  “Rolling Stone voted London Calling, their classic 1980 album (released in 1979 in the UK) as the best album of the Eighties. ”
  7. ^ a b The Clash Clash in Hamburg LP 20 May 1980. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) blackmarketclash. com. Retrieved on 2008-01-21. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade.  “a) This is the infamous riot show where there was mayhem in the audience and on the stage, riot police battling with fans outside, and Joe was arrested for seriously assaulting a ‘fan’ with his guitar. His actions shocked Joe, and had a lasting personal impact on him.
    b) He would raise the incident in a number of interviews there after. Joe said, “I nearly murdered somebody, and it made me realise that you can’t face violence with violence. It doesn’t work”. There is information on the night from three sources; German newspaper reports from the time, an eyewitness account described in Last Gang In Town, and interviews with Joe. ”
  8. ^ Clash star Joe Strummer dies. ENTERTAINMENT. CNN. com (2002-12-23). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Retrieved on 2007-11-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of  “Strummer, who was the band's guitarist, vocalist and songwriter alongside Mick Jones, died on Sunday at his farmhouse in Somerset, southwestern England. ”
  9. ^ Clash frontman Joe Strummer leaves £1m will. TV & showbiz. Daily Mail (2007-01-07). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Retrieved on 2007-11-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of  “Joe Strummer, the former frontman of punk band The Clash, left an estate worth nearly £1 million, it was revealed yesterday. ”
  10. ^ D'Angelo, Joe (2003-11-17). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Joe Strummer Leaves Final Mark On New York With New Video (JHTML). MTV News. mtv. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  “Clip features cameos by Rancid, actor Matt Dillon, filmmaker Jim Jarmusch. ”
  11. ^ Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza - Artists. irvingplaza. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  “Joe Strummer Tribute - Ari Up (of The Slits); Clem Snide; The Detachment Kit; Dirty Mary; Hammel on Trial; Jesse Malin; New Blood Revival; The Realistics; Radio 4; Secret Army; Ted Leo (solo); and special guests”
  12. ^ Helmer, April (2004-04-23). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Dropkick Murphys always sing loud, proud. The Express-Times. dropkickmurphys. com. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
  13. ^ Engine named after Clash singer (STM). Bristol/Somerset. BBC NEWS (2005-02-12). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Retrieved on 2007-07-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England  “The Class 47 Diesel, which is owned by Cotswold Rail, is being named after the singer, who lived in Bridgwater, Somerset. He died aged 50 in 2002. ". . .
    . . . "The locomotive, and plaque showing Strummer's name, were unveiled at Bristol Temple Meads station by his wife, Lucinda. ”
  14. ^ Plaque for Clash legend Strummer (STM). Wales. BBC NEWS (2005-07-22). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  “The friend who arranged for a tribute plaque to Joe Strummer on the house where the punk legend wrote his first song admits he would have hated it. ”
  15. ^ Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) - Release dates. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
  16. ^ Joe Strummer. fender. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe
  17. ^ Orshoski, Wes (2006-11-07). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Exclusive: Strummer Documentary To Premiere At Sundance (JSP). News. Bilboard. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  “"The Future is Unwritten", Julien Temple's new film on the life and career of late Clash frontman Joe Strummer, will have its U. S. premiere in mid-January at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. ”
  18. ^ BBC - Somerset - In Pictures - Joe Strummer (SHTML). Where I Live - Somerset - Celebrities and Events. bbc. co. uk. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  “Julien Temple's biopic of The Clash front man, entitled Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten, receives its premiere at The Palace in Bridgwater on Saturday, 5 May, 2007. This photo is of a campfire in Somerset. ”
  19. ^ Kelly, Kevin (2007-01-26). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Sundance Review: Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten. cinematical. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe  “If you can imagine what it would be like to try to document the life of one of your closest friends after their death, and to assemble everything into feature film length, you can probably see how difficult the process might be. ”
  20. ^ Cohen, Jonathan. "Radio 4 Tunes In For D'Ambrosio Documentary", Billboard, 2007-04-25. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Retrieved on 2007-12-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila  

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NAME Strummer, Joe
ALTERNATIVE NAMES John Graham Mellor (real name)
SHORT DESCRIPTION Musician and actor
DATE OF BIRTH August 21, 1952
PLACE OF BIRTH Ankara, Turkey
DATE OF DEATH December 22, 2002
PLACE OF DEATH Broomfield, Somerset, England
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