Articles

  1. December/January 2004 Interview Magazine "Revolution Rock" - An interview with Elton John and Bono on Joe and The Clash. Also included is an article by Chuck D on how the Clash influenced Public Enemy.

  2. November 28, 2003 Dailyrecord.co.uk "Punk Great is Pitch Perfect" - An article on the Aberdeen Football Club voting in favor of "Arms Aloft" as their new anthem.

  3. November 20, 2003 Dotmusic.com "Stars Honour Strummer" - An article from this on the making of the "Redemption Song" video in NYC.

  4. November 20, 2003 Chart Attack "Joe Strummer's New York City Shrine" - An article from this Canadian site on the making of the "Redemption Song" video in NYC.

  5. November 17, 2003 New York Daily News "A Mural For Joe" - A piece from mainstream NY paper the Daily News from it's "Lowdown" section on the making of the "Redemption Song" video.

  6. November 17, 2003 MTV.com "Joe Strummer Leaves Final Mark on New York With New Video" - An article on the making of the "Redemption Song" video and mural in NYC.

  7. November 11, 2003 Ananova.com "Strummer To Inspire the Dons?" - A short article on the Aberdeen Football Club using "Arms Aloft" as their anthem.

  8. November 5, 2003 Ananova.com "Strummer's Redemption Song to be Released As Single" - A short article on the release of "Redmption Song" as a single.

  9. November 2003 Mojo Magazine "Cast A Long Shadow" - An excellent article on Joe by Pat Gilbert including a review of Granada by DJ Scratchy and lots of great photos.

  10. October/November 2003 Harp Magazine "Reluctant Icon: Joe Strummer" - An excellent cover article on Joe including an interview with Martin and Scott on the making of "Streetcore" as well as tributes from various musicians.

  11. April 2003 Spin Magazine "Tougher Than Tough" - A nice tribute in the print edition of Spin magazine.

  12. March-April 2003 Songlines Music Magazine - A tribute to Joe by Andy Kershaw in his column for this world music magazine.

  13. March 2003 Rockin' On Magazine - A tribute to Joe and The Clash in this Japanese rock and roll magazine. It contains some really nice photos.

  14. March 2003 Uncut Magazine "Death or Glory" - A very nice tribute to Joe with nice photos, interivews with old friends of Joe's and celebrity tributes.

  15. March 2003 MOJO Magazine cover article - A tribute to the Clash by Pat Gilbert and a really great farewell to Joe from Charles Shaar Murray. This also includes some very nice photos.

  16. March 2003 Fader Magazine "Sound Clash" - A tribute essay by Lenny Kaye with photos by Bob Gruen in this NYC magazine.

  17. March 2003 Q Magazine "Joe Strummer 1952-2002" - A tribute in the print edition of Q with a very nice photo.

  18. March 2003 Alternative Press "If Music Could Talk" - A tribute in the print edition of AP with some nice quotes from Martin Slattery.

  19. March 2003 Guitar World "Joe Strummer 1952-2002" - A one page tribute in the print edition of Guitar World magazine.

  20. February 12, 2003 Hot Press Letters section - A letter regarding Joe and a nice photo.

  21. February 2003 Guitarist French Magazine cover story "L'Adieu A Joe Strummer" - A nice tribute in this French magazine with some very nice photos.

  22. February 2003 Musica Italian Magazine cover story - A nice tribute in this Italian magazine.

  23. February 2003 Jam Italian Magazine "Addio a Joe Strummer" - A nice tribute in this Italian magazine including a review of a Clash show from 1981 by Marco from Radioclash.it.

  24. February 2003 Fat City - This is a very well written tribute in the front section of this indie magazine written by editor Jay Hale. He promises to do a full tribute in an upcoming issue.

  25. February 2003 Maximum Rock N Roll "Joe Strummer 1952-2002" - This is a DIY punk zine's 3 page tribute to Joe.

  26. February 2003 Mojo Magazine (Print Edition) "Groovy Times No More" - A nice obituary of Joe by Mojo editor Pat Gilbert in the magazine's print edition.

  27. January 25, 2003 New Musical Express "NME Mail: Joe Strummer RIP" - Fan mail on Joe's passing in the print edition of NME.

  28. January 23, 2003 Rolling Stone (Print Edition) "Joe Strummer 1952-2002" - A two page tribute in the print edition of Rolling Stone magazine. This includes Joe's final interview and partial lyrics for the song he wrote for Mandela.

  29. January 18, 2003 Billboard (Print Edition) - Two full page tributes to Joe Strummer. The first is from MTV2 and the second is from Sony.

  30. January 18, 2003 SundayHerald.com "Strummer Fans to Build Living Memorial on Skye...A Forest" - A very detailed article on Future Forests and Joe's forest in particular. It notes that a local land owner has promised to tend the forest for the next 99 years.

  31. January 16, 2003 NME.com "Plant a Tree for Joe Strummer" - Another article on Future Forests asking fans to donate trees on behalf of Joe Strummer.

  32. January 16, 2003 Ananova.com "Plant a Tree for Joe Strummer" - An article on Future Forests asking fans to donate trees on behalf of Joe Strummer.

  33. January 15, 2003 Pop Politics.com "Combat Rock: Why Joe Strummer and The Clash Are Still a Driving Force" - A good article on the impact of The Clash and Joe Strummer today.

  34. January 15, 2003 Green Left Weekly "Joe Strummer and Political Punk" - A nice article on Joe from this weekly Australian newspaper.

  35. January 14, 2003 Rolling Stone.com "Strummer's Last Songs Due" - An article from Rolling Stone where they talk to Martin Slattery about the release of the final album. There are also some good quotes from Paul on Joe.

  36. January 14, 2003 BBC.co.uk "Final Strummer Album Due in May" - A report from the BBC on the release of the last Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Album.

  37. January 13, 2003 Billboard.com "Posthumous Strummer Album Targeted for May" - A report from Billboard on the May release of new material. It also includes information about the new "Essential Clash" and Joe's work with Future Forests.

  38. January 13, 2003 MegaStar.co.uk "More Strummer Stuff to Come" - Another report on the final album being released in May.

  39. January 11, 2003 New Musical Express "Clash Legend Remembered: Joe Strummer A True Rock Rebel" - A very nice full issue tribute to Joe with nice photos and celebrity tributes.

  40. January 11, 2003 Kerrang "The Last Action Hero" - A very good 4 page Joe Strummer tribute in printed format.

  41. January 10, 2003 MTV.com "Joe Strummer's Final Album Due in May" - MTV News reports that the final album will be released in May.

  42. January 10, 2003 Chart Attack.com "Joe Strummer's Last Album to be Released in May" - This Canadian site reports that the final album will be released in May.

  43. January 10, 2003 NME.com "Strummer Album as Early as May?" - NME reports that the final Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros album will be released in May of 2003.

  44. January 10, 2003 Christian Science Monitor "A Punk Star and a Gentleman" - A good article from when this writer met Joe in 1991 when he was lead singer for the Pogues.

  45. January 8, 2003 NME.com "New Strummer Album Was Underway" - A brief NME article on the new album that was being recorded at the time of Joe's death.

  46. January 6, 2003 Megastar.co.uk "Topper's Heartfelt Strummer Tribute" - A brief article on Joe with some very nice comments by Clash drummer Topper Headon.

  47. January 4, 2003 The New York Times "Yep, The Clash Was Musical, but Don't Tell Anyone" - An article the legacy of The Clash that continues today.

  48. January 3, 2003 BBC.co.uk "Memorial Concert for Strummer" - A brief article on a memorial concert held for Joe in Somerset.

  49. January 2, 2003 San Antonio Current "R.I.P. Joe Strummer" - An article and older interview from 2001 with Joe by David Peisner for this Texas newspaper.

  50. January 2, 2003 BBC.co.uk "Billy Bragg: The Joe I Knew" - This is a personal account by musician Billy Bragg.

  51. January 2, 2003 Las Vegas Mercury "Aural Intercourse: The Legacy of Joe Strummer" - A good article highlighting bands that never would've existed if it wasn't for Joe Strummer and The Clash.

  52. January 2003 Magnet Magazine "Joe Strummer (Aug. 21, 1952 - Dec. 22, 2002) Remembered" - A good tribute article by Fred Mills who interviewed Joe and Tymon after "Global A Go-Go" was released.

  53. December 31, 2002 Mirror.co.uk "Joe Strummer: Heaven Calling" - Mirror article on Joe's funeral with quote from Andy Kershaw.

  54. December 31, 2002 Guardian.co.uk "Last Salute to Westway by Joe Strummer's Cortege" - Guardian's article on Joe's funeral.

  55. December 30, 2002 Hairball 8 Records Tribute to Joe Strummer - A great tribute article on Joe from this independent label. Kindly contributed to Strummer News by Ryan Davis.

  56. December 30, 2002 The Tampa Tribune "Clash Fans Mourn What Might Have Been" - An informative article on Joe's legacy with quotes from celebrity Floridians. Kindly contributed to Strummer News by Kat.

  57. December 30, 2002 Ananova.com "Family, Friends and Fans Bid Farewell to Strummer" - Another article on Joe's funeral.

  58. December 30, 2002 BBC.co.uk "Funeral for Punk Hero Strummer" - An article on Joe's funeral on Monday, December 30th.

  59. December 29, 2002 Guardian.co.uk / The Observer "God Bless the People's Punk" - Writer Sean O'Hagan recalls his teenage hero.

  60. December 28, 2002 Guardian.co.uk / The Observer "No Ordinary Joe" - Irish writer Henry McDonald remembers Joe's legacy and impact in Ireland.

  61. December 28, 2002 Sunday Mail "Highland Calling for Strummer" - A good article and interview with Scott Shields of the Mescaleros on Joe.

  62. December 28, 2002 The Globe and Mail "R.I.P. Punk Rock" - A personal account by the editor of this publication on Joe's influence and impact.

  63. December 27, 2002 Orange County Weekly "Joe Strummer 1952-2002" - A good, concise article on Joe by Buddy Seigal from this southern California paper.

  64. December 26, 2002 Independent.co.uk "So, Mr. Blair, When Did You Become a Clash Fan?" - An excellent article taking on Blair's statement that he supported "bands such as the Clash". The author, Mark Steel, performed comedy at the Firefighters Benefit in Acton.

  65. December 26, 2002 Contra Costa Times "Strummer Spoke for Disaffected Young Fans" - A first person perspective on Joe and the Clash's influence by Eric Kuhri from this Bay Area paper.

  66. December 24, 2002 The Independent (Print Edition) "He'll Rock the Casbah No More..." - A nice front page article and obituary with some very nice photos.

  67. December 24, 2002 The Guardian (Print Edition) "Punk's Rebel With a Cause Dies at 50" - A nice article and obituary with some very nice photos from this UK daily.

  68. December 24, 2002 Daily Telegraph (Print Edition) "Joe Strummer, political voice of punk..." - An article and obituary on Joe from this UK daily.

  69. December 24, 2002 The Times (Print Edition) "Rebel Rocker With a Cause" - An article on Joe from this UK daily.

  70. December 24, 2002 Daily Mirror (Print Edition) "Punk Pioneer" - An article in this UK daily with quotes from various celebrities.

  71. December 24, 2002 Daily Mail (Print Edition) "Strummer, public school punk" - An article talking about Joe's contributions to music.

  72. December 24, 2002 Daily Express (Print Edition) "Clash with a titan that sparked a punk revolution" - A piece on Joe from this UK paper with some nice photos

  73. December 24, 2002 New York Post (Print Edition) "Titan of The Clash" - A good obituary from one of New York's major newspapers.

  74. December 24, 2002 Independent.co.uk "Joe Strummer: Frontman of the Clash and Eloquent Spokesman for Punk" - A very good and informative article and obituary by music author Chris Salewicz, ending with a quote from Don Letts.

  75. December 24, 2002 Independent.co.uk "Culture Clash" - A good brief statement on Joe and his legacy.

  76. December 24, 2002 Independent.co.uk "British Rock Music has Lost It's Last True Megastar" - An article that talks about Joe's legacy and the legacy of the Clash.

  77. December 24, 2002 Independent.co.uk "Fans mourn passing of the political man of punk" - An article quoting fans and celebrities on Joe's passing.

  78. December 24, 2002 Independent.co.uk "He'll Rock the Casbah No More. Joe Strummer Dies at 50" - An excellent article on Joe from music writer James Brown.

  79. December 24, 2002 Portsmouth Herald "Seacoast Friend Eulogizes Clash Singer's Punk Power" - A good article on Joe quotes from Al Barr of the Dropkick Murphy's from this New Hampshire paper.

  80. December 24, 2002 The Boston Globe "Joe Strummer 1952-2002: A life of Revolution Rock" - A good article with some quotes from the Rock and Roll HOF curator from this leading Massachusettes paper.

  81. December 24, 2002 The Age.com.au "Strummer Knew the Cost of Life 'inside the bubble'" - A good article with some great quotes from Joe from this on-line Australian publication.

  82. December 24, 2002 Orange County Register.com "The Late, Great Joe Strummer" - A good article on Joe legacy by Ben Wener for this southern California publication.

  83. December 24, 2002 The San Francisco Chronicle.com "Joe Strummer 1952-2002: Clash's voice of punk silenced" - A good article on Joe's legacy by music author Neva Chonin for this leading San Francisco paper.

  84. December 24, 2002 The Star.com "The Clash's Joe Strummer, Voice of a Punk Generation" - A good and detailed article on Joe's legacy by musical author Warren Kinsella for one of Canada's leading newspapers.

  85. December 24, 2002 Mirror.co.uk "Punk Pioneer Mourned" - An article on musician tributes to Joe.

  86. December 24, 2002 The Village Voice.com "Up in Heaven (Not Only Here): Joe Strummer, 1952-2002" - A good article on Joe's legacy from this NY weekly.

  87. December 24, 2002 The Union Leader.com Editorial "History Calling: Remembering a Punk Rocker" - A very nice, short editorial on Joe from this New Hampshire paper.

  88. December 24, 2002 Washington Post.com "The Prefect Who Rocked the World" - An excellent article and tribute to Joe by a former classmate of his, Desson Howe.

  89. December 24, 2002 Daily Record.co.uk "Punk's Clash Act" - An article on Joe's passing including a quote from Johnny Green.

  90. December 24, 2002 Guardian.co.uk "Joe Strummer" Obituary - An obituary by Adam Sweeting with a lot of Joe's history included.

  91. December 24, 2002 Guardian.co.uk "From Busker to Bestseller: Strummer's Musical Journey" - A timeline of Joe's work by Sally Gregory.

  92. December 24, 2002 Guardian.co.uk "Punk's Rebel With a Cause Dies at 50" - A good article on Joe's Legacy by leading UK paper by Fiachra Gibbons.

  93. December 24, 2002 ITV.com "Clash frontman Joe Strummer dies" - ITV article on Joe's passing. A video link is available at the bottom of the page to see a news report on this.

  94. December 24, 2002 CNN.com "Music world remembers Strummer" - CNN article on comments by various artists on Joe's passing

  95. December 24, 2002 BBC.co.uk "When I Met Joe Strummer" - This is a personal account by BBC editor Stephen Dowling of when he met Joe.

  96. December 23, 2002 Evening Standard (Print Edition) "The Voice of Punk" - An article from the late edition on December 23rd.

  97. December 23, 2002 MTV.com "Bono, Moby, Tom Morello, Others Remember Joe Strummer" - A lengthy article that contains quotes from many artists regarding Joe's passing.

  98. December 23, 2002 The Scotsman.co.uk "Joe Strummer Dies of Heart Attack" - A good article which talks about Joe's legacy and the Edinburgh show from the "Bringing It All Back Home Tour".

  99. December 23, 2002 The Scotsman.co.uk "Joe Strummer" Obituary - A very nice and lengthy obituary from this Scottish site.

  100. December 23, 2002 Chartattack.com "15 Reasons Joe Strummer Was Cool" - A cool tribute to Joe from this Canadian site.

  101. December 23, 2002 MTV.com "Strummer Had Wanted Clash Reunion at Rock Hall Ceremony" - An article highlighting quotes from Joe's last interview as well as a photo of him from November.

  102. December 23, 2002 The Nation.com "The Politics Were on the Street" - An article in one of the leading liberal US publications on Joe's legacy.

  103. December 23, 2002 Teletext.co.uk "Joe Strummer, 1952-2002" - A nice article on Joe's recent work and legacy.

  104. December 23, 2002 Yahoo LAUNCH "Clash Man Strummer Dead at 50" - An article on Joe's passing on Yahoo's music site.

  105. December 23, 2002 Aversion.com "Joe Strummer: 1952-2002" - An article on Joe's passing. Includes a memorial that you can sign. Aversion.com always kept us up to date with the latest news, they have some very good archived articles on Joe as well.

  106. December 23, 2002 San Francisco Bay Area Indymedia "Joe Strummer Dead at 50" - An announcement on Joe's passing inclduing comments from others.

  107. December 23, 2002 Boston.com "The Magnificent Strummer" - An article on Joe's passing from Boston.com

  108. December 23, 2002 People Magazine "Clash Leader Joe Strummer Dies at 50" - An article on Joe's passing in People Magazine.

  109. December 23, 2002 BBC.co.uk "A Brief History of Punk" - An article on Joe's passing and the history of punk in the UK.

  110. December 23, 2002 Evening Times.co.uk "Rock Stars Mourn a Pioneer of Punk" - An article on Joe's passing from a Scottish newspaper with an interesting photo of Joe in Glasgow in 1985.

  111. December 23, 2002 MTV.com "Joe Strummer of The Clash Dead at 50" - A very nice and informative article on Joe's passing from MTV.com

  112. December 23, 2002 ABC News.com "Punk Legend Joe Srummer Dies at 50" - An article on Joe's passing from US media (AP report).

  113. December 23, 2002 Mirror.co.uk "Joe Srummer Dies at 50" - An article on Joe's passing from UK paper.

  114. December 23, 2002 Undercover Music News "Joe Strummer From The Clash Dead At 50" - An article on Joe's passing from independent website.

  115. December 23, 2002 Yahoo.com "Clash's Punk Pioneer Strummer Dies at 50" - An article on Joe's passing on Yahoo (from Reuters).

  116. December 23, 2002 (Modified 12-27) BBC.co.uk "Clash Star Strummer Dies" - This is the news article from BBC on Joe's paasing. If you scroll down the page, they have a video clip of the Clash performing "Clash City Rockers" from 'Something Else TV' in 1978. You can click on the upper right hand of the page to see a video story by BBC's Pia Harold. There is also an audio link to Pat Gilbert's (Mojo Magazine editor) comments.

  117. December 23, 2002 BBC.co.uk "Stars' Tributes to Strummer" - An article with quotes from various musicians on Joe's passing. You can click on the upper right hand of the page to see a video of Bob Geldof talking about Joe. There is also an audio link where you can hear Billy Bragg's comments.

  118. December 23, 2002 BBC.co.uk Obituary "Strummer's lasting culture Clash" - A very nice obituary of Joe on BBC. You can click on the link on the upper right of the page to hear a tribute by Stephen Cviic from BBC.

  119. December 23, 2002 ICCoventry.co.uk "Punk legend Strummer, 50, dies " - Article on Joe's passing with quotes from other musicians.

  120. December 23, 2002 Ananova.com "Clash's Joe Strummer dies" - Article on Joe's death with picture of Joe from the Gorilla Benefit

  121. December 23, 2002 Guardian.co.uk "Punk legend Joe Strummer dies " - Guardian article on Joe's passing

  122. December 23, 2002 CNN.com "Strummer: Punk pioneer who defined generation" - Article on Joe and the Clash's influence on music

  123. December 23, 2002 CNN.com "Clash Star Joe Strummer Dies" - CNN article on Joe's passing

  124. December 2002 Rolling Stone (print edition) "Random News" section - A short snipet on the Acton performance and surprise appearance by Mick Jones. Congrats to the guys at Strummersite.com for getting their photos printed in Rolling Stone!!!

  125. December 19, 2002 Rolling Stone.com "Bono pens Aids song for Mandela" - A short article on Joe's participation in Nelson Mandela's upcoming SOS concert.

  126. December 19, 2002 ITV.com "Bono, Eve to Honor Mandela" - An article on Joe's participation in Nelson Mandela's upcoming SOS concert.

  127. December 19, 2002 Irish Examiner.com "Stars Set for Concert on Mandela's Prison Island" - Another article in an Irish paper on Joe's participation in Nelson Mandela's upcoming SOS concert.

  128. December 2002 Mojo "BackClash" - A short article on the Acton performance. Again, a great mention for Strummersite.com!

  129. November 27, 2002 Rolling Stone.com "Strummer Recording New Album" - An article on Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros' return to the studio and other news about them.

  130. November 20, 2002 LAUNCH Yahoo Music "Clash Members Share Stage For First Time In Nearly 20 Years" - A short article on Mick & Joe on-stage at the Acton benefit show including a quote from a Strummer spokesperson who says it "remains to be determined" if The Clash will play at the HOF ceremony.

  131. November 19, 2002 NME.com "Clash Back!" - A short article on Mick & Joe on-stage at the Acton benefit show.

  132. November 18, 2002 Rolling Stone.com "Mini Clash Reunion in London" - A news feature on Rolling Stone.com regarding Mick's appearance at the Acton benefit gig.

  133. November 18, 2002 Aversion.com "Strummer, Jones Jam on Stage" - A short article on Mick's appearance on-stage with Joe and the Mescaleros in Acton.

  134. November 17, 2002 Punknews.org "Joe Strummer and Mick Jones share the stage once more " - A short article on the Acton gig.

  135. November 15, 2002 Liverpool Echo "Personality Clash" - An interview with Joe before his upcoming Liverpool gig and past performances in the town.

  136. November 15, 2002 South Wales Echo "Newport Calling for Punk Mainman" - An interview with Joe before his upcoming Newport gig.

  137. November 13, 2002 NY Rock "All Things Joe Strummer" - An overview of all of Joe's recent happenings in an online New York paper

  138. November 10, 2002 Sunday Sun 2 "No Ordinary Joe" - A preview article for the Newcastle show. It includes Joe "Bee-Gees theory" and is a must read. Thanks very much to Andy Windle for sending me this article!

  139. November 7, 2002 Billboard.com "Strummer Goes 'Global' With MTV2" - An article talking about Joe's new show on MTV2. Includes quotes from the Strummersite.com interview.

  140. November 1, 2002 Washington Post.com "Musicians Plan Gorilla Fund Raiser" - AP Article that was published in many papers announcing Joe Strummer's appearance with other artists at a benefit for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

  141. October 30, 2002 ITV.com "Opera buffs are first-time rockers" - Article announcing Joe Strummer's appearance with other artists at a benefit for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

  142. October 13, 2002 Pollstar.com "Gorillas in the City" - Article announcing Joe Strummer's appearance with other artists at a benefit for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

  143. October 11, 2002 Dotmusic.com "Glasto Breaks a Leg" - Article on "Glastonbury" the play where it announces Joe will pay the Cardiff dates.

  144. October 7, 2002 The Belfast Telegraph "Rocking at Royal Opera" - Article in the "Shorts" section announcing Joe Strummer's appearance at a benefit for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Scroll down to find the short snipet.

  145. October 6, 2002 BBC News "Punk Star to Play Opera House" - Article on BBC announcing the Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros appearance at a benefit for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

  146. July 2002 GQ Magazine "Union Jack Flash" - Joe Strummer is one of the featured British rock artist in this edition of GQ Magazine. All photos are by David Bailey. Go pick up a copy of this today!

  147. June 5, 2002 Metro Cafe's 60 Second Interview - Interesting interview with Joe Strummer by James Ellis where he is asked whether his kids think dad's cool and the excitement of playing a live show. Thanks to Hilary Poole for this contribution to Strummer News!

  148. April 8, 2002 Billboard.com "Nearing 50, Strummer's Guns Still Blaze" - A good article interview with Joe from around the time of the Brooklyn gigs.

  149. April 4-11, 2002 Time Out New York - Advertisement for the St. Ann's shows in a widely circulated NYC mag. Notice that Strummersite.com gets a mention!

  150. April 1, 2002 Go Brooklyn "Dumbo A Go-Go" - Great and lengthy interview with Joe where he talks about why they are playing the five nights in Brooklyn along with memories of the Clash and his take on September 11th among other topics.

  151. March 31, 2002 New York Times "Beyond the Clash and the Din" - Very short article on the St. Ann's Warehouse gig in Brooklyn. Thanks to Eleanor for catching this one!

  152. March 2002 Mojo Magazine "Joe's Hero" - Excerpt from Mojo's article on heros of rock artists. Who is Joe's rock hero? Check this to find out. Thanks to Ant and Rob for posting this on Strummersite.com. It is being archived here.

  153. January 2002 Music Magazine "Joe Strummer" - Japanese magazine article with Joe on the cover. Some cool pics. Thanks a bunch to Mika for sending this magazine to me!

  154. Post-Global 2002 CRCRadio.net "Joe Strummer: Putting a Scare Into The Hearts of All Things Corporate" - A quick interview with Joe Strummer done by Mariah Hasagawa.

  155. November 13, 2001 BBC News "Strummer Looks to the Future" - Interview with Joe Strummer while he was at the Womad Canarias Festival.

  156. November 12, 2001 World Online Tiscali Network "Womad & Burundi Drummers praised - by Joe Strummer! " - Joe Strummer gives a review of one of his favorite Womad acts!

  157. November 9, 2001 Sziget.hu "Dokumentumfilm Joe Strummer-rol" - Article from Hungarian website on upcoming Strummer documentary.

  158. November 8, 2001 Rockol.it "Joe Strummer: Un Documentario en Uscita Nel 2002" - Article from Italian website on upcoming Strummer documentary.

  159. November 8, 2001 Aversion.com "Strummer Documentary in Progress" - Article from punk website on upcoming Strummer documentary.

  160. November 5th, 2001 Rolling Stone.com "Strummer Documentary Due" - Article from Rolling Stone on upcoming Strummer documentary.

  161. November 1, 2001 Avopolis.gr - Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros article from Greek website.

  162. November 2001 "Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros 'Bhindi Bhagee'" - Bhindi Bhagee makes it on a DJ's "Singles of the Month" list for November. It has a nice review of the song.

  163. November 2001 "Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros" - Japanese website with tour dates and info for the Japan leg of the tour. (You will be asked to download Japanese text support to view this liks which is safe and only takes a few seconds.) If you click on the hyperlink that says "tour flyer" you will be taken a picture of the front and back of the Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros Japanese tour flyer. Very cool!

  164. November 2001 Bluntreview.com "A Man Named Joe" - Emily Blunt remembers Joe Strummer from days spent with him during the Clash era. Very interesting article.

  165. October 31, 2001 Atraktos.gr "Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros" - Article from a Greek website Atraktos.

  166. October 30, 2001 Metropolis.co.jp "Rock Warrior" - Joe Strummer interview article form Japanese website in English.

  167. October 30, 2001 Entertainment Today Magazine "Strumming Along" - Joe Strummer interview article from online magazine.

  168. October 30, 2001 Unpop.com "Joe Strummer: Still Punk After All These Years?" - A really cool interview in which Joe talks about liking "A Tribe Called Quest" and crediting Marijuana for his youthful appearance among other funny and serious subjects. One of this webmaster's favorite.

  169. October 26, 2001 Bluntreview.com "Mescaleros Cool-N-Out" - Emily Blunt interviews members of the Mescaleros after one of the four LA Troubadour shows. This is an interesting and rare interviews with the other Mescaleros besides Joe. It's definitely worth a read!!!

  170. October 22, 2001 Calendarlive.com "Strummer Takes A Global Approach" - Preview article to the shows at the Troubadour in Los Angeles.

  171. October 20, 2001 LA Weekly "Stop the World: Joe Strummer's Rebel Waltz" - A really excellent interview from LA Weekly around the time of the Troubadour shows in Los Angeles, California.

  172. October 11, 2001 Eye Magazine "Strummer-Time Blues" - Preview interview article from Candian magazine for the upcoming show in on October 14, 2001 at the Guvernment in Toronto.

  173. October 5, 2001 Hamhigh.co.uk "From Revolution Rocker to... Telegraph Reader" - A reporter caught up with Joe at Bob Gruen's exhibit for the new book on the Clash.

  174. September 27, 2001 NME.com "Portrait of Punk" - A brief article on the attendence of Joe Strummer and other Clash members at an exhibit for Bob Gruen's new book on the band "The Clash".

  175. August 15, 2001 VH1.com "7 Questions With Joe Strummer" - An interview with Joe that contains 7 questions about Global "A Go-Go".

  176. August 14, 2001 LiveDaily.com "LiveDaily Interview: Joe Strummer" - An interview with Joe where he talks about inspiration for different songs on "Global A Go-Go" including "Shaktar Donetsk".

  177. August 14, 2001 Timeoff.com.au "From the Beserk School of Dancing" - Interview with an Australian website. Strummer talks about subjects like "Minstrel Boy" and dancing.

  178. August 3, 2001 + July 28, 2001 + June 20, 2001 Canoe.ca - There are three separate articles the first on is from thr Toronto Sun on Joe "promoting clean living" (!!!). The second article is on Joe's London Calling radio show on BBC radio. The third article is about the announcement of Canadian dates for the upcoming tour (at that time).

  179. July 27, 2001 WFUV Playlist from Joe Strummer guest DJ session - This is a playlist from Fordham University's radio station when Joe was guest DJ-ing.

  180. July 27, 2001 Exclaim - Canada's Music Authority "Joe Strummer & The Clash: Revolution Rock" - Timeline of Joe Strummer's career incccccccccccclluding "Global A Go-Go" from a Canadian website.

  181. July 25, 2001 Dotmusic.com "Joe Strummer Interview" - Interesting interview article that discusses "Global A Go-Go" including "Minstrel Boy". They also discuss his "life as a DJ".

  182. July 23, 2001 Rockol.it "Joe Strummer - Chiamando Londra: il ritorno dell'ex-leader dei Clash...." - Interview with Joe from Italian website.

  183. July 20, 2001 El-Mundo.es "Joe Strummer del Punk al Bongo" - Article in Spanish on Joe and the Mescaleros.

  184. July 13, 2001 Independent.co.uk "Rock the High Street" - Joe talks about the inspiration in making "Global A Go-Go" that came from their studio in Willesden.

  185. July 2001 Basement-Life.com "Everything Cool is Accidental: An Interview With Joe Strummer" - Joe talk to interviewer Jonathan Bond about "Global A Go-Go" and the upcoming US tour. Thanks to Amanda for contributing this to Strummer News!!!

  186. June 20, 2001 Rockol.it "Joe Strummer sbarca anche negli States. E in Italia..." - Article on Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros touring the US.

  187. June 20, 2001 VH1.com "Joe Strummer Bringing Global A Go-Go on the Road" - Short VH1 article on the announcement of tour dates for "Global A Go-Go".

  188. June 20, 2001 Rolling Stone "Joe Strummer to Tour U.S." - Short Rolling Stone article on the announcement of tour dates for "Global A Go-Go".

  189. June 19, 2001 Nyrock.com "Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros Announce North American Tour in October" - Short Nyrock.com article on the announcement of tour dates for "Global A Go-Go".

  190. June 19, 2001 Livedaily.com "Joe Strummer Heads to North America for In-stores, Concerts" - Short article with the dates of the US in-stores and shows in the US.

  191. June 15, 2001 Rockol.it "I due volti del futuro secondo Joe Strummer" - Article in Italian on the release of "Global A Go-Go".

  192. June 15, 2001 Aversion.com "Strummer Announces US, UK Tours" - Short article with thew dates of the US and UK tour stops.

  193. June 2001 Coppernobspecialevents.com "Joe Stummer" - An interesting article which takes bits of interviews with Strummer and combines them with the UK tour date announcement. It contains a short history of the Mescaleros as well.

  194. May 22, 2001 Nyrock.com "Ex-Clash Frontman Joe Strummer Releases New Album" - Short announcement that Joe is coming out with a new album, "Global A Go-Go".

  195. May 10, 2001 Rockol.it "Joe Strummer: anticipata di poco l’uscita del suo nuovo disco" - Short Italian article on the announcement of Joe's new album "Global A Go-Go".

  196. April 20, 2001 Aversion.com "Strummer's Next Album on the Horizon" - Short article from punk site on Joe's new album before it had a name.

  197. April 18, 2001 Rockol.it "Joe Strummer A Go Go" - Short article with the songs for "Global A Go-Go" listed.

  198. Post "Global" 2001 Mybestlife.com "Joe Strummer L'intervista" - Italian interview where Joe is asked about globalization and the Clash among other issues.

  199. Post "Global" 2001 Kataweb.it "Joe Strummer - Rock 'n Roll Heart" - Interview with Joe in Italian where the interviewer ask Joe if it was the Beatles yesterday and Britney Spears today as far as corporate rock.

  200. November 9, 2000 Aversion.com "Clash Extra Joins Strummer's Mescaleros" - A short article on the announcement of Tymon Dogg officially joining the Mescaleros.

  201. October 13, 2000 BBC.co.uk "The Sound of Strummer" - A very good article on Joe and his radio show on BBC called "London Calling". Definitely worth a read.

  202. September 18, 2000 Aversion.com "New Strummer Collaboration on Benefit Album" - Article on Joe participation in an album for the West Memphis Three.

  203. July 1, 2000 Kataweb.it "Joe Strummer: "La 'faccenda' Clash è chiusa" - Short interview in Italian talking about "Rock Art and the X-Ray Style".

  204. June 29, 2000 Aversion.com "Clash Reunion Crushed"Article on the fact that Joe would not be at the Ian Dury benefit where other members of The Clash were to appear. Many thought this was the beggings of a Clash reunion, which turned out not to be the case.

  205. June 8, 2000 VH1.com "Joe Strummer's Clash City Shocker" - An article on the Ian Dury beneit show and Joe deciding not to appear. Also has information on Ian Dury.

  206. May 19, 2000 Livedaily.com "Strummer Won't Play at Dury Benefit" - Article on Joe not playing the Ian Dury benfit.

  207. April 7, 2000 Muse.ie "Muse Interview: Joe Strummer" - Really cool article interview with Joe covering such topics as playing Clash songs with his new band to becoming more of a "bastard" in his older years.

  208. April 4, 2000 Rockol.it "Benigni al concerto di Joe Strummer" - Announcement that Joe will play the Spin Magazine anniversary party.

  209. Post "Rock Art", Before "Global a Go-Go" Triggerfish.de "Mach mal Clash, du Sack! - Lebende Legenden - Heute: Joe Strummer" - Interview with Joe from a German website.

  210. January - February 2000 Punk Planet "Joe Strummer - Clash of the Titan" - Interviewer Joel Schalit talks to Joe about the Clash's entry into hip-hop, making Margaret Thatcher an honorary punk, the reign of Tony Baloney, Kurt Cobain, and Allen Ginsberg. Another excellent read.

  211. December 1999 - January 2000 The Big Takeover "The Return of Joe Strummer" - One of the best interviews ever done with Joe Strummer where he talks with the interviewer about all different types of music, the Clash and his current work with the Mescaleros. This was a two part interview printed in the December '99 and January '00 issues. A must read for any Strummer fan.

  212. December 1999 / January 2000 Music Monitor Online "Rock Art and the Strummer Style" - A very excellent interview on Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros new album "Rock Art and the X-Ray Style" where they discuss everything from "who is Tony Adams?" to Joe's wife telling him "That mix sucks, do another!".

  213. December 6, 1999 VH1.com "Joe Strummer Still Carrying Torch, Sex Pistols Still Splitting" - A report from VH1's website which was originally a report on MTV News on Joe's comments on a possible Clash reunion.

  214. December 2, 1999 RollingStone.com "Joe Strummer Considers Clashing In" - Joe theorizes on a possible Clash reunion.

  215. December 1, 1999 Steppin' Out Magazine "Joe Strummer is Back" - A pretty good interview with Joe Strummer by Chaunce Hayden for this New Jersey magazine. Joe explains his dislike for CD's along with other topics.

  216. December 1999 Guitar World "Diggin the New" - This is a side bar interview with Joe which appears alongside a Clash retrospective in the same issue. Interviewer Tom Beaujour talks with Joe about "Rock Art and the X-Ray Style", taking ecstasy at Glastonbury, and musical technology.

  217. November 18, 1999 ThePhoenix.com "Clash Calling: Joe Strummer Drops a Ringer" - Good article interview on the new album "Rock Art and the X-Ray Style". They discuss "Techno D-Day" as well as whether or not Joe based his decision to come backed to music on the fact that the Clash's new live album was released around the same time.

  218. November 1999 Doll Magazine "Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros" - Interview in Japanese with Joe Strummer. Lots of very cool pictures so check it out!

  219. October 18, 1999 Daglabet.no "Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros: Eks-Clash-eren sjarmerer meg i senk med skakk rock" - Short article on Joe and the Mescaleros in Norwegian.

  220. September 29, 1999 Rockol.it "Joe Strummer" - Interview with Joe Strummer in Italian from around the time of "Rock Art and the X-Ray Style". Theu discuss "The Road to Rock'n'Roll" and the release of "Westway to the World".

  221. September 25, 1999 Livedaily.com "Joe Strummer Mounts late Fall Tour in Support of New Album" - Article on upcoming Strummer tour for "Rock Art and the X-Ray Style". The "London's Burning" Clash tribute album is also mentioned.

  222. July 23, 1999 Aresweb.org "Adams Rocks With Strummer" - This is a short article from an Arsenal fan website talking about Joe's song "Tony Adams". Though this article identifies Joe as an Arsenal fan, the website later corrects that. You can find it by clicking here. Another related story from the same site has an explanation of why Joe wrote "Tony Adams" called "Another Clash at Highbury".

  223. June 29, 1999 Rockol.it "Joe Strummer (ex Clash) sbarca negli USA per il nuovo album" - Short article in Italian on the release of "Rock Art and the X-Ray Style".

  224. June 23, 1999 Bomben.se "Recension: Joe Strummer" - Short article in Swedish on Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros and their new album "Rock Art and the X-Ray Style".

  225. June 20, 1999 Aftonbladet.se "Jag älskar våra hits" - Article in Swedish on Joe and the Mescaleros. There are errors on the page, but once you get past the headline it should be readable.

  226. June 4, 1999 Rockol.it "Altre notizie dal pianeta Joe Strummer (Clash): live, singolo, album" - Article on the release of The Clash's live album "Westway to the World" as well as Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros' "Rock Art and the X-Ray Style".

  227. April 16, 1999 Rockol.it "Joe Strummer, ex Clash, spiega come mollare la propria etichetta discografica" - Article in Italian on Joe separating with Sony for the first time.

  228. 1999 Spin.com "25 Years of Punk:The Word on Punk Past and Present From the Former Clash Frontman" - Interview with Joe as he talks about his favorite bands and the state of punk today.

    Do you have links or copies of any articles that aren't listed here? Let me know so that I can add them to this on-line archive! E-mail me at thewebprincess@strummernews.com.