Joe Strummer
| Born | August 21, 1952 |
| Hometown | Ankara, Turkey |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Spouse | Lucinda Mellor, Lucinda Strummer |
| Partner | Palmolive |
| Children | Lola Mellor, Jazz Mellor |
| Parents | Anna Mackenzie, John Graham Mellor |
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The 20 greatest guitar cover versions (as voted for by you), ft. Hendrix, Johnny Cash, LedZep and more
- We asked, you voted, and the results are in, with a top 20 covers list featuring Guns N' Roses, Aretha Franklin, SRV and Joe Bonamassa. But who was voted number one?
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Beto calling to this faraway town: Get involved, get busy, come on down | MARK HUGHES COBB
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"We have one rule: you can have body punches and choke-holds and throw bottles at each other, but we never crack each other in the face": What happens when bands fight
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Rock Photographer on Capturing Amy Winehouse on Stage at Coachella: 'She Seemed So Vulnerable' (Exclusive)
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