Joe Strummer

 

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John Graham Mellor, best remembered by his stage name Joe Strummer, was a British musician, singer, actor and songwriter who was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the punk rock band The Clash, a band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, and rockabilly. The Clash were one of the most prominent of the emerging bands in the UK punk rock scene, their second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope reaching number 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they began achieving success in the US, starting with London Calling, and peaking with 1982's Combat Rock, reaching number 7 on the US charts and being certified 2x platinum there. The Clash's politicised lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, alternative rock in particular

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Joe Strummer

Born 1952-08-21 (72 years ago) in Ankara. Dead 2002-12-22 (50 years).
Height 174 centimeters.

Nominated for awards
Award Ceremony Year Nominated for
Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (Redemption Song) 47th Annual Grammy Awards 2004 Redemption Song
Relationships
Name From To Relationship type
Lucinda Tait(Gifta: 1995-05-30–2002-12-22) 1995-05-30 2002-12-22 Gifta
Pamela Moolman(Gifta: 1975–) 1975 Gifta
Gaby Salter(Sambo) 1993 Sambo
Children

Jazz Mellor, Lola Mellor

Parents

John Graham Mellor, Anna Mackenzie

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John Graham Mellor, best remembered by his stage name Joe Strummer, was a British musician, singer, actor and songwriter who was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the punk rock band The Clash, a band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, and rockabilly. The Clash were one of the most prominent of the emerging bands in the UK punk rock scene, their second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope reaching number 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they began achieving success in the US, starting with London Calling, and peaking with 1982's Combat Rock, reaching number 7 on the US charts and being certified 2x platinum there. The Clash's politicised lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, alternative rock in particular.

His musical experience included his membership of The 101ers, Latino Rockabilly War, The Mescaleros and The Pogues, in addition to his own solo music career.

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