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 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 family established the Joe Strummer Foundation (initially known as Strummerville), a non-profit organisation that gives opportunities to musicians and supports projects around the world that create empowerment through music.
Acting
TV
South Park
as Joe Strummer (voice)
1997
Movie
The King of Comedy
as Street Scum
1982
Movie
Mystery Train
as Johnny
1989
Movie
I Hired a Contract Killer
as Guitarist
1990
Movie
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
as Self (Archive footage)
2007
Movie
Walker
as Faucet
1987
Movie
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
as Self
2003
Movie
Straight to Hell
as Simms
1987
Movie
Rude Boy
as The Group
1980
Movie
Punk's Not Dead
as Self
2007
Movie
D.O.A.
as Self
1981
Movie
The Clash: Westway To The World
as Himself
1999
Movie
Super 8 Stories
as Self
2001
TV
Punk
as Self
2019
Movie
Candy Mountain
as Security Cop
1988
Movie
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
as Self (archive footage)
2018
Movie
The Punk Rock Movie
as Self
1978
Movie
Oil City Confidential
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Movie
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
2012
Movie
Morphine: Journey of Dreams
as Himself
2014
Movie
The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
as Self
2004
Movie
The Clash : The Essential Clash
as Himself
2003
Movie
Doctor Chance
as Vince Taylor
1998
Movie
The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
as Himself
2004
Crew
Movie
Grosse Pointe Blank
Original Music Composer
1997
Movie
Sid and Nancy
Original Music Composer
1986
Movie
Walker
Original Music Composer
1987
Movie
Permanent Record
Original Music Composer
1988
Movie
Rude Boy
Music
1980
Movie
When Pigs Fly
Original Music Composer
1993
Movie
The Clash : The Essential Clash
Director
2003
Movie
Gypsy Woman
Music
2002
Movie
Hell W10
Writer
1983
Movie
Tunnel of Love
Original Music Composer
1997