Joe Strummer

John Graham Mellor (b. August 21, 1952 in Ankara, Turkey; d. December 22, 2002 in Somerset, England), better known as Joe Strummer, was the co-founder, lyricist and lead singer of punk rock band The Clash, and later The Mescaleros.

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Before forming The Clash, he played in a band in Newport, Wales called The Vultures and later, in London, with the pub rock band The 101ers. During that time he went by the name "Woody" Mellor, in honor of his hero Woody Guthrie. While a member of the 101ers he gave himself the moniker Joe Strummer, and insisted that his friends call him by that name. "Strummer" obviously refers to his role as guitarist, but in a self-deprecating way. Though left-handed, he was taught to play right handed by his friend (and later Mescalero) Tymon Dogg. This dampered his abilities (which were lackluster to begin with) and confined him to strumming chords.

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