- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 21, 1952
- Place of Birth
- Ankara, Turkey
- Died
- December 22, 2002
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. 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 …
Filmography
tv70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020 · Self (archive footage)
movieEngland 79
2019
tvPunk
2019 · Self
movieHere to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018 · Self (archive footage)
movieTwo Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017 · Self
movieThe Clash: New Year's Day '77
2015
movieMorphine: Journey of Dreams
2014 · Himself
movieThe Clash - Sound system
2013
movieThe Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
The Clash The Ultimate Review
movieThe Clash The Ultimate Review
2012
Glastopia
movieGlastopia
2012 · self
moviePunk Britannia at the BBC
2012 · Self
movieOil City Confidential
2009 · Self (archive footage)
movieUS Festival 1983 Days 1-3
2009 · Self - The Clash
movieThe Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
2008
movieDispatches from Nicaragua
2008
movieThe Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
2008
moviePunk's Not Dead
2007 · Self
movieJoe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
2007 · Self (Archive footage)
movieRock Milestones: The Clash Years
2006 · Himself
movieThe Clash: The Joe Strummer Story
2006
movieHootenanny
2006 · Artist
The Clash: Up Close and Personal
movieThe Clash: Up Close and Personal
2006
movieThe Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
2006
movieRoots Rock Rebel: A Tribute to Joe Strummer
2005
movieGive 'Em The Boot
2005 · Self
movieViva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
2005 · Himself
movieThe Pogues Live at the Town and Country
2004 · Self
movieThe Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
2004 · Himself
movieJoe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Let's Rock Again!
2004 · Himself
movieThe Clash : The Essential Clash
2003 · Himself, Director
movieEnd of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003 · Self
movieGypsy Woman
2002 · Music
movieSuper 8 Stories
2001 · Self
movie25 Years of Punk
2001 · Self
movieJoe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Roseland Ballroom
1999
movieThe Clash: Westway To The World
1999 · Himself
movieJoe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Live at Bizarre Festival
1999
movieChef Aid: Behind The Menu
1998 · Self
movieDoctor Chance
1998 · Vince Taylor
tvSouth Park
1997 · Joe Strummer (voice)
movieDegeneration Punk
1997
movieGrosse Pointe Blank
1997 · Original Music Composer
Tunnel of Love
movieTunnel of Love
1997 · Original Music Composer
movieWhen Pigs Fly
1993 · Original Music Composer
Strummer
movieStrummer
1993
movieOne World, One Voice
1990 · Self
movieI Hired a Contract Killer
1990 · Guitarist
movieMystery Train
1989 · Johnny
moviePermanent Record
1988 · Original Music Composer
movieCompletely Pogued
1988
movieCandy Mountain
1988 · Security Cop
movieWalker
1987 · Faucet, Original Music Composer
movieStraight to Hell
1987 · Simms
movieSid and Nancy
1986 · Original Music Composer
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
movieThe Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
1986 · Self
movieThe Clash: Live at the US Festival in San Bernardino
1983
movieHell W10
1983 · Police Officer, Director, Writer
movieThe King of Comedy
1982 · Street Scum
movieThe Clash: Live in Tokyo
1982 · Himself - Vocals, Guitar
movieThe Clash On Broadway
1981
movieD.O.A.
1981 · Self
movieConcerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981 · Self
movieRude Boy
1980 · The Group, Music
movieJust Play The Clash
1980
movieThe Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
1980
movieThe Clash: Live in Paris 1980
1980
movieThe Punk Rock Movie
1978 · Self
movieThe Year Of Punk
1978
movieThe Clash: Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
1977
movieStrummerville
— · Self (archive footage)
tvThe London Weekend Show
— · Self