3 Part Series Celebrating the Life of Joe Strummer: Part 1 of 3
Join host Johnny Punish as he welcomes epic Strummer fan, Malcolm Lett from somewhere in the highlands of Scotland. Malcolm shares his fan story when, after a local gig, together they wandered the streets at night looking for a bar down some pints.
John Graham Mellor (21 Aug. 1952 – 22 Dec. 2002), aka Joe Strummer, was a British singer, musician, songwriter, and lead vocalist of the punk rock band The Clash. The Clash's explosive political lyrics and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on everyone incorporating reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, and rockabilly.
He played with the 101ers, the Latino Rockabilly War, the Mescaleros, and the Pogues. He acted, scored TV shows, films, and hosted BBC Radio show London Calling. The Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Jan. 2003.
Support The Joe Strummer Foundation; a nonprofit giving opportunities to musicians and projects around the world that create empowerment through music.
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