Joe Strummer

John Graham Mellor, known professionally as Joe Strummer, was a British musician. He was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, and lead vocalist of punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976. The Clash's second studio album, Give 'Em Enough Rope (1978), reached No. 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they achieved success in the US, starting with London Calling (1979) and peaking with Combat Rock (1982), which reached No. 7 on the US charts and was certified 2× platinum there. The Clash's explosive political lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude greatly influenced rock music in general, especially alternative rock. Their music incorporated reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, and rockabilly.

21 August 1952

Born on the same birth date (21 August 1952): Bernadette Porter • Jiří Paroubek • Keith Hart (wrestler)

Born on the same birth day (21 August): Addison Farmer • Carl Gegenbaur • Consuelo Velázquez • Craig Counsell • Darren Bewick • Emiliano Mercado del Toro • Endre Szemerédi • Gary Elkerton • Giacomo F. Maraldi • Gustavo Noboa • Hayden Panettiere • Jack Weston • Jean Stas • Jim Bullinger • Kostas Giannidis • Lee Gronkiewicz • Ruth Manning-Sanders • Shimazu Yoshihiro • William IV • Édouard Fabre

Born in the same month (August 1952): Chuck Burgi • David McLetchie • Diane Venora • Doug Fieger • Geoff Downes • Herb Ritts • Jacques Chagnon • John Emburey • Kim Kashkashian • Louis Walsh • Michael Jeter • Nelson Piquet • Paul Reubens • Reid Blackburn • Ricardo Villa • Rita Dove • Santillana (footballer) • Sitaram Yechury • Wojciech Fibak