Through his father, Strummer had an Armenian great-grandfather and a German-Jewish great-grandmother. His father, Ronald Ralph Mellor MBE (1916–1984), was born in the Indian city of Lucknow due to his own father's job as a railway official in India, and became a clerical officer who later attained the rank of second secretary in the foreign service. His mother, Anna Mackenzie (1915–1986), was the daughter of a crofter and was born and raised in Bonar Bridge she later became a nurse. Strummer was born John Graham Mellor in Ankara on 21 August 1952, the son of a Scottish mother and English father. 2.3 The Mescaleros and other work (1999–2002).2.2 Solo career and soundtrack work (1986–1999).

In his remembrance, Strummer's friends and family established the Joe Strummer Foundation (initially known as Strummerville), a non-profit organisation which gives opportunities to musicians and support to projects around the world that create empowerment through music. Strummer and the Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in January 2003. His work as a musician allowed him to explore other interests such as acting, scoring television shows and films, hosting radio shows, and as a radio host on the BBC Radio show London Calling. Strummer's other career highlights included stints with the 101ers, Latino Rockabilly War, the Mescaleros, and the Pogues, as well as solo music. Their music incorporated reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap and rockabilly. The Clash's explosive political lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock music in general, especially alternative rock. 7 on the US charts and was certified 2× platinum there. Soon after, they achieved success in the US, starting with London Calling (1979) and peaking with Combat Rock (1982), which reached No. The Clash's second album Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978) reached No. John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), better known as Joe Strummer, was a British musician, singer, songwriter, composer, actor, and radio host who was best known as the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976.

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