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Joe Strummer has died
Posted: 23 Dec '02, 10:49
The untimely death yesterday (Sunday) of Joe Strummer (real name Joe Mellor) has just been announced.
Early reports suggest that it was a heart attack that took the life of The Clash guitarist. Joe Strummer celebrated his 50th birthday only four months ago, on the 21st August 2002. He leaves behind a legacy of classics (go get one of their best of's if you haven't already! the 3cd box-set is amazing) such as 'London's Calling', 'Should I Stay or Should I go?' (which you might know from an advert), 'Rock the Casbah' and their debut 'White Riot'. His influence upon music, culture and youth will go on and on.
He died at his home in Bridgewater, Somerset. A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "We believe police did attend as the death at the farmhouse in Broomfield near Bridgwater was sudden." A post-mortem will take place on Tuesday.
In tribute on the BBC website Billy Bragg has said "Without Joe the whole political edge of The Clash punk would have been dulled" And Pete Jenner, manager of The Clash, told BBC News Online: "It's a huge loss. The band were one of the best live bands, as good as any band I've ever worked with. My overriding memory of him and The Clash was that it was never boring."
His official website Strummersite carries the briefest of messages:
"Joe Strummer died yesterday. Our condolences to Luce and the kids, family and friends."
It is currently unknown whether the Joe Strummer, Dave Stewart and Bono tribute to Nelson Mandella track entitled '48864' which was aired at a recent Aids awareness show will still be released.
DiScuss: Post your respects and tributes below. What're your all time top 5 favourite Clash songs?
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Joe Strummer has died
Although I wouldn't think of myself of one of The Clash's biggest fans it's still very sad for one of punk rock's and indeed popular music's most honest and sincere, passionate and inspiring and highly energised spokesman to have passed on at such a relatively young age.
He was one of the first, along with Jello Biafra to reject the nihilism attributed to the punk movement and replace it with a political bite - one of the main things he should be remembered for.-
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The biggest tragedy is he won't be mourned as much as junkie tossers like Kurt Cobain.
Sad loss for music, really, really sad.-
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I'm just really really glad I got to see him a coupla years back - yeah I know it wasn't the same as with the clash or even seeing him at all like 10 years ago, but he was still charismatic and thoroughly enjoyable. The clash are one of my favourite bands - easily my favourite late 70s punk act, and easily one of my favourite 80s acts. Such a shame.-
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A sad day for music fans everywhere. the clash are one of mine favourite bands of all time. To this day "London Calling" still sounds fresh and reminds me how good music is and can be.
A great loss....-
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although i only started listening to joe strummer thru the mescaleros,
i easily liked the clash.
whichever band he shojld be more remembered in, his style and music/lyrics will live on in the hearts of appreciative folk.
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Joe Strummer has died
joe strummer long live the king music of the clash will live for ever ...clash city rockers www.theclash.de
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