Joe Strummer

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…

Movies & TV Shows

1. South Park (1997) — Joe Strummer (voice)
2. The King of Comedy (1982) — Street Scum
3. Mystery Train (1989) — Johnny
4. I Hired a Contract Killer (1990) — Guitarist
5. Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) — Self (Archive footage)
6. Walker (1987) — Faucet
7. End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003) — Self
8. Straight to Hell (1987) — Simms
9. Rude Boy (1980) — The Group
10. Punk's Not Dead (2007) — Self
11. D.O.A. (1981) — Self
12. The Clash: Westway To The World (1999) — Himself
13. Super 8 Stories (2001) — Self
14. Punk (2019) — Self
15. Candy Mountain (1988) — Security Cop
16. Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits (2018) — Self (archive footage)
17. The Punk Rock Movie (1978) — Self
18. Oil City Confidential (2009) — Self (archive footage)
19. The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash (2012)
20. Morphine: Journey of Dreams (2014) — Himself
21. The Pogues Live at the Town and Country (2004) — Self
22. The Clash : The Essential Clash (2003) — Himself
23. Doctor Chance (1998) — Vince Taylor
24. The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling (2004) — Himself
25. The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock) (2008)
26. 70 Years of Youth Revolt (2020) — Self (archive footage)
27. Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017) — Self
28. Hell W10 (1983) — Police Officer
29. Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again! (2004) — Himself
30. The Clash: New Year's Day '77 (2015)
31. 25 Years of Punk (2001) — Self
32. Give 'Em The Boot (2005) — Self
33. Chef Aid: Behind The Menu (1998) — Self
34. Punk Britannia at the BBC (2012) — Self
35. Rock Milestones: The Clash Years (2006) — Himself
36. Dispatches from Nicaragua (2008)
37. Degeneration Punk (1997)
38. The Clash: Live in Tokyo (1982) — Himself - Vocals, Guitar
39. Concerts for the People of Kampuchea (1981) — Self
40. US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 (2009) — Self - The Clash

Directed

1. The Clash : The Essential Clash (2003) — Director
2. Hell W10 (1983) — Director