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Joe Strummer Punk, poet and hellrasier John Graham Mellor AKA Joe Strummer is a true icon. Guitarist and lead singer for the infamous Clash, Strummer became one of the most powerful voices of the punk movement. Pushing the boundaries of music and style was a trademark of Strummer, one which will influences generations. Below are a few pieces influenced by the man. A Short Strummer Bio As front man, writer and motive force in The Clash, the most influential, expansive and enduring band to come out of the British 1976 punk rock explosion, Joe carved his legend in bold and graphic style. Signed to CBS Records, the band recorded The Clash in London and, in 1977, Rolling Stone magazine called it the "definitive punk album". However, relationships with the record company were at times strained, which led to promotion problems and poor early sales in the US. Six albums and many hit singles later, The Clash broke up due to their own personal "clashes" within the group. Content Via: thebiographychannel.co.uk. Stummer continued to produce substantial work long after the Clash disbanded with The Mescaleros and others. Shop our Joe Strummer influenced pieces below: