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Strummer was born John Graham Mellor in Ankara, Turkey, on 21 August 1952, the son of a Scottish mother and English father. His mother, Anna Mackenzie (1915–1986), was the daughter of a crofter and was born and raised in Bonar Bridge; she later became a nurse.
Jun 24, 2024 · 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.
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Explore the life and legacy of Joe Strummer, the iconic singer-songwriter and leader of the Clash. Learn about his music, activism, influences and more on his official website.
The official Joe Strummer YouTube channel for The Clash icon, solo artist and musician.
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Aug 21, 2021 · The life, times and philosophy of Joe Strummer by those who knew him best. Marking the release of Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros’ Assembly and celebrating Strummer’s birthday, Chris...
Dec 22, 2023 · After years in the wilderness, his self-confidence is shattered, his bullshit detector twitching. But he was right to be wary. Many years on from his death in 2002, Joe Strummer has been lauded on screen, lionised in print and immortalised on countless magazine covers.
Punk poet, musician, composer, actor and style icon, Joe Strummer spent his life smashing musical and cultural boundaries both as the singer of The Clash and as a solo artist.