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Joe Strummer

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Joe Strummer

1952–2002

British musician (1952–2002)

Postwar

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Key Dates

Birth

1952 August 21, 1952 →

Biography

John Graham Mellor, 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.

Source: Wikipedia · Compiled March 2026 · AI-summarized

Timeline

1952
Birth

English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (The Clash, The Mescaleros, and The Pogues) (d. 2002)

August 21 →
2002
Death

English musician (The Clash) (b. 1952)

December 22 →

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