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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.
Dec 23, 2002 · The former Clash singer and songwriter died of a heart attack in 2002, leaving behind a legacy of punk rock and political activism. Read about his life, career, influences and tributes in this obituary.
Aug 2, 2024 · December 22, 2002, Broomfield, Somerset, England (aged 50) Joe Strummer (born August 21, 1952, Ankara, Turkey—died December 22, 2002, Broomfield, Somerset, England) was a British punk rock star who gave voice to a generation of unrest as the leader of the Clash. The band’s passionate politicized sounds were largely due to Strummer’s ...
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Joe Strummer said in 1976: "We're anti-fascist, we're anti-violence, we're anti-racist and we're pro-creative". [38] Strummer also said: "I don't believe in all that anarchy bollocks!" [ 39 ] [ 40 ] According to the Clash guitarist Mick Jones : "The important thing is to encourage people to do things for themselves, think for themselves and ...
Dec 20, 2012 · Joe Strummer's Life After Death They were called "the only band that matters." In the late 1970s and early '80s, The Clash pioneered punk rock — then went on to expand its possibilities in witty ...
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Aug 21, 2021 · Learn about the life and times of John Graham Mellor, aka Joe Strummer, who rebelled against the establishment and became a champion of social issues. From his privileged childhood to his musical journey with The Clash, discover how he shaped the punk movement and influenced generations of artists.