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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.
6 days ago · Joe Strummer, 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 his commitment to a populist ideology. Learn more about his life and career, both with the Clash and later.
Nov 20, 2023 · Joe Strummer was born John Graham Mellor in 1952 to two Britons temporarily living in Ankara, Turkey. Strummer's father, Ron Mellor, worked as a diplomat for the U.K. government, and his duties took him around the world, often assigned to different, distant posts.
Dec 22, 2023 · By Stephen Dalton. ( Classic Rock ) published 22 December 2023. Before his death, Joe Strummer could hardly get arrested. After, he was feted as a rock icon. This is the inside story of the solo years of a punk rock warlord. Joe Strummer onstage at The Shepherds Bush Empire, London - 11 July 2002(Image credit: Brian Rasic)
Dec 23, 2002 · Former Clash frontman died of apparent heart attack. By Bill Crandall. December 23, 2002. Joe Strummer, former singer, guitarist and songwriter for legendary punk rockers the Clash, died Sunday...
Dec 20, 2012 · The co-founder and lead singer of The Clash died Dec. 22, 2002, of an undiagnosed heart defect at just 50 years old. Yet even his most topical songs continue to resonate. The band's biggest single,...
Dec 23, 2002 · Jon Dennis. Mon 23 Dec 2002 14.17 EST. Punk pioneer Joe Strummer, a musical and political inspiration for a generation, has died aged 50. The former Clash frontman died of a suspected heart...
