What is Joe Strummer's full name?
John Graham Mellor
Joe Strummer date of birth:
August 21, 1952
How old was Joe Strummer when died?
50
Where was Joe Strummer born?
Ankara, Turkey
When did Joe Strummer die?
December 22, 2002
Where did Joe Strummer die?
Broomfield, Somerset, England
Why did Joe Strummer die?
undiagnosed congenital heart defect
How tall is Joe Strummer?
5' 8" (173 cm)
Joe Strummer body shape:
Slim
What color are Joe Strummer's eyes?
Black
What color is Joe Strummer's hair?
Black
Is Joe Strummer gay or straight?
Straight
What is Joe Strummer's ethnicity?
White
What is Joe Strummer nationality?
British
What is Joe Strummer's occupation?
Musician, songwriter, radio host, actor
Joe Strummer claim to fame:
The Clash
What genre is Joe Strummer's work?
Punk rock, alternative rock, world music, reggae, ska, rockabilly, funk, folk
What instruments does Joe Strummer play?
Vocals, guitar, piano
Short Biography
John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), known 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 Clash, a punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Their music also 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, with their second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978) reaching number 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they began achieving success in the US, starting with London Calling (1979), and peaking with 1982's Combat Rock, reaching number 7 on the US charts and being certified 2× platinum there. The Clash's politicised lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, and alternative rock in particular.