Joe Strummer
British singer, musician and songwriter
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, John Graham Mellor , known professionally as Joe Strummer, was a British singer-songwriter and musician. He was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist of punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976. The Clash's second studio album Give 'Em Enough Rope reached No. 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they achieved success in the US, starting with London Calling and peaking with Combat Rock , which reached No. 7 on the US charts and was certified 2× platinum there. The Clash's explosive political lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock music in general, especially alternative rock. Their music incorporated reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, and rockabilly.
