Joe Strummer
Birth nameJohn Graham Mellor
Born(1952-08-21)21 August 1952
Ankara, Turkey
Died22 December 2002(2002-12-22) (aged 50)
Broomfield, Somerset, England
GenresPunk rock, post-punk, experimental rock, new wave, alternative rock, world music, reggae, ska, rockabilly, funk, folk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, radio host, actor
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
Years active1970–2002
LabelsCBS, Sony, Hellcat, Mercury
Associated actsThe 101ers, The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite, The Latino Rockabilly War, The Pogues, The Mescaleros