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Strummer's widow plans book of memorabilia
12/8/2007, Reuters

The wife of punk rocker Joe Strummer plans to publish a book based on some of the Clash front man's rare memorabilia jointly with British artist Damien Hirst, she said...  more >

"Strummer" documentary to rock North America
8/10/2007, Reuters

Niche movie distributor IFC First Take has acquired North American theatrical and TV rights to "Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten," a documentary about the late frontman...  more >

BBC airs lost Joe Strummer track
6/22/2007, Yahoo! Music

A previously unplayed track by Clash frontman Joe Strummer is to be aired on BBC Radio Ulster tonight (June 22). The track, "Divorcing Jack," was written for the 1998 film...  more >

Joe Strummer, Kurt Cobain new 'spokesmen' for Doc Martens
5/24/2007, Yahoo! Music

Joe Strummer is one of four dead rock stars who will head up a new advertising campaign for Dr. Martens boots. The Clash legend appears alongside Kurt Cobain, Sid Vicious,...  more >

Billy Bragg to headline Joe Strummer benefit concert
4/17/2007, Yahoo! Music

Billy Bragg, Hard-Fi, and Clash band members Mick Jones and Topper Headon are to play a benefit concert for striking firefighters. The gig will mark the fifth anniversary...  more >

"Let's Rock Again" a revealing portrait
6/26/2006, AP

"Joe Strummer: Let's Rock Again" (Image Entertainment). Integrity and humility are two commodities seemingly in short supply among rock stars. The late Joe Strummer had...  more >

AP Reviews Xzibit's New Disc
12/15/2004, AP

Like that smiling skydiver on the deodorant ads? Can't get enough of his sunny joshing on MTV's "Pimp My Ride"? Prepare to meet the cunning, sometimes caustic musician...  more >

Hellcat Compilation Features Strummer, Rancid
10/2/2004, Reuters

Unreleased tracks by the late Joe Strummer , Rancid and others fill out the ranks of the latest "cheapo" compilation from the independent Hellcat Records label. "Give 'Em...  more >

Johnny Cash Items on Auction at Sotheby's in NY
9/7/2004, Reuters

Johnny Cash's guitars, his black leather boots and a tin cup from Folsom Prison are among the memorabilia from the late country music star displayed on Tuesday ahead of an...  more >

The Clash Reissue 'London Calling' with Demos, DVD
6/24/2004, Reuters

A disc of recently discovered demos for the Clash's "London Calling" and a DVD boasting previously unseen live performance footage will be included in Epic Records' Sept. 21...  more >

Jimmy Cliff Conjures New 'Magic'
6/9/2004, Reuters

Veteran reggae artist Jimmy Cliff has signed with Artemis Records, which will release his latest album, "Black Magic," Aug. 24. Produced by Dave Stewart , the set features...  more >

Music in Focus at Tribeca Film Festival
5/14/2004, Reuters

The third annual Tribeca Film Festival, which took place May 1-9 in the Lower Manhattan neighborhood, had plenty of attractions for music fans. A rundown of some of the...  more >

Star-Packed Event Boosts World AIDS Day
12/6/2003, Reuters

Organizers of the Nelson Mandela-inspired "46664" AIDS -awareness and fundraising campaign are claiming the biggest TV and radio audience for any single music...  more >

Clay Rams Rod on Chart
10/29/2003, E! Online

Call it Revenge of the Nerd, Part II. Geeky American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken proved to be second to none, holding the top spot for a second straight week. For the...  more >

Johnny Cash CD Set "Unearthed"
10/22/2003, E! Online

The Man in Black is reaching out to fans from beyond the grave. Next month Johnny Cash not only becomes the focus of an all-star concert, but also a just-announced...  more >

Springsteen & Little Steven Set For Joe Strummer Tribute At Grammys
2/17/2003, Yahoo! Music

A tribute to Joe Strummer and the Clash will be one of the highlights of the upcoming Grammy Awards show. The late Clash singer-guitarist, who died in December at age 50,...  more >

Joe Strummer Memorial Forest To Be Planted In England
1/21/2003, USRN

Clash and Joe Strummer fans are being asked to plant trees for the late frontman, who died December 22 after suffering a heart attack at home in London. Future Forests, an...  more >

Posthumous Strummer Set And 'Essential' Clash Collection In The Works
1/15/2003, USRN

A posthumous album by Joe Strummer and a collection by his former band the Clash are both slated to see release this spring. Strummer, who died December 22, 2002 at the age...  more >

Clash's Strummer Died Of Heart Attack, U.K. Coroner Confirms
12/27/2002, USRN

Former Clash singer-guitarist Joe Strummer died of a heart attack, a British coroner has confirmed. The autopsy conducted Tuesday (December 24) revealed that the 50-year-old...  more >

Clash Man Strummer Dead At 50
12/23/2002, USRN

Joe Strummer, founding singer and guitarist of the pioneering British punk band the Clash, died Sunday (December 22) at his home in Broomfield, England of an apparent heart...  more >

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros To Hit The Road
8/15/2001, USRN

Ex-Clash singer-songwriter Joe Strummer has booked a 17-date U.S. tour, starting October 4 in Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club in support of his new album, Global A Go-Go. The...  more >

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Release 'Global A Go-Go'
7/25/2001, USRN

Former Clash frontman *Joe Strummer has joined again with the Mescaleros for a second album, Global A Go-Go, which was released yesterday (July 24). Strummer and the...  more >

Joe Strummer To Return With 'Global A-Go-Go'
4/17/2001, USRN

Former Clash frontman Joe Strummer is set to return to the record bins on July 24 with Global A-Go-Go, his third solo album and second for punk mainstay Epitaph Records. The...  more >

Joe Strummer To Gig In Honor Of Dury
3/30/2000, USRN

Former Clash frontman Joe Strummer will remember Ian Dury in concert next week in London, while fans of the late British singer continue to mourn his death by posting...  more >

Joe Strummer Close To A Deal With Hellcat/Epitaph
3/25/1999, USRN

Much has been made about the sonic similarities between Epitaph punk quartet Rancid and legendary British punk band the Clash. Rancid contributed its version of "Cheat" to...  more >

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