What is Joe Strummer?
{{Redirect|Strummer|those who strum stringed musical instruments|strummers}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Joe Strummer | image = 01scenestrummer08 copy.jpg | caption = | image_size = | background = solo_singer | birth_name = John Graham Mellor | birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1952|8|21}} | birth_place = [[Ankara]], Turkey | death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2002|12|22|1952|8|21}} | death_place = [[Broomfield, Somerset]], England | Instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[guitar]], [[piano]], [[Bass guitar|bass]] | Genre = [[Punk rock]] | Occupation = Musician, songwriter, radio host, actor | Years_active = 1973–2002 | Label = CBS, Sony, Hellcat, Mercury | associated_acts = [[The 101ers]], [[The Clash]], [[The Latino Rockabilly War]], [[The Pogues]], [[The Mescaleros]] | website = {{URL|http://www.strummernews.com/| strummernews.com}} }} '''John Graham Mellor''' (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), better known by his stage name, '''Joe Strummer''', was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the British [[punk rock]] band [[The Clash]]. He was also member of [[The 101ers]], [[Latino Rockabilly War]], [[The Mescaleros]] and [[The Pogues]], in addition to his own solo music career. Strummer's work included acting, creating film scores, songwriting, [[Broadcasting|radio broadcasting]], and a position as a radio host. He is one of the most iconic figures of the British [[Punk rock|punk]] movement. He died of [[heart disease]] at his home in [[Broomfield, Somerset]], England. {{multistub|music|bio}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Strummer, Joe}} [[Category:1952 births]] [[Category:2002 deaths]] [[Category:British punk musicians]] [[Category:British rock musicians]] [[Category:English guitarists]] [[Category:English singers]] [[Category:The Clash]] [[Category:New wave singers]]