Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Joe Strummer

Joe Strummer would have been 60 years old today. Look back upon Strummer's remarkable life with video posted below.

1. Joe Strummer - The Future Is Unwritten. A documentary about Strummer released in 2008. If the Greek subtitles are too annoying for you, the film is also available to watch in 15 parts starting here



2. The Clash - Westway to the World. The 2000 film directed by Don Letts, the influential DJ, director and musician:



3. The Punk Rock Movie. Another film directed by Letts - the film features live footage of the Clash, Sex Pistols, Siouxsie & the Banshees, and more:



4. Punk Britannia Part 2. The second hour of the 2012 BBC documentary on punk music in Britain features some Clash music/footage. (Links for the other two hours of the film: Part 1 - pre-punk, Part 3 - post-punk)



5. Because it's awesome: stream Joe Strummer + Johnny Cash "Redemption Song"



Finally, Joe Strummer's daughters Lola and Jazz were interviewed ahead of last weekend's Strummer of Love festival, a major concert event that celebrated the life and career of Strummer. Read the interview here, and here's an article on Strummer of Love.