In Remembrance of Joe Strummer:

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THANK YOU

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In memory of a wonderful, inspiring,man,musician,socialist.
I miss you,
Paul Emerson.

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I'd hate to miss out on being among the 26,000-plus soul siblings who have here expressed their sorrow about losing Joe. The world is now a more lonely and boring and less safe and interesting place for me, and I can only imagine how much more so for his family and friends. I send my condolences especially to Lucinda and Joe's three daughters, but also generally to us all and to the few odd people who've never heard of Joe Strummer--they'll never know what they missed. Nell

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I just got back from a large peace rally here in my small Kansas town. As I was there, lyrics from many of Joe's songs ran through my head and I missed him once again. What a force he could have been at this time. Thank you Joe for having the courage of your convictions and always speaking out against injustice. I am a teacher and educators often talk about role models. Joe, you were a great role model for today's youth. As we stood in a crowd of 1,500 near the gazebo in city park, the organizers led the crowd in singing a rather lame song called "solidarity forever." I said to my wife, "I wish they would lead the crowd in singing White Riot by the Clash." A young kid next to me with blue hair turned to me and said "That would be cool by me!" You live on in our hearts Joe and the message will not be stopped!
Love,
John

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Joe, you were a beautiful human being,
and your premature sudden death is painfully unfair...

Thank you for your remarkable soul.

Sincerely,
J (in Toronto)

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Joe, you were a role model to me of humility, lack of pre-judgement, sincere love of music and kulture, and careful observation of the human species. So impossible to believe, even now, that your physical presence is no longer with us. I hear you're rustling things up a bit in Heaven, just as it should be. I know I'll look for you when I'm on the other side, cuz you'll have the best music, best vibe, and most interesting people around you! With so much love......

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You were so good to me Joe, you gave me so much. I will carry your inspiration with me always. Thank you.

Love, Wally

P.S. "THANKS FOR THE BLUES"!

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Whomever reads this. I want you to know what a deep sense of loss I have felt for almost two months now with the loss of a truly inspirational human being. I have listened more intently to Joe Strummer's music and lyrics than any other singer/songerwriter. I was moved and challenged by Joe's music. I am a Vietnam veteran and was touched by Straight to Hell and Charlie Can't Surf. Easily, my favorite album was Sandinista. I always refuse to listen to it unless I have enough time to listen to each of the three albums. Like Joe, I love vinyl records. I even got to meet Joe once and talk a bit with him at an X concert in Denver in about 1982. I got to talk to Joe Ely (who toured with the Clash) about Joe. I remarked that Joe seemed like a really intense, committed individual. Ely laughed. It was obvious he had deep admiration for Joe Strummer. I love every bit of music Joe ever made, including Cut the Crap. I will miss you forever Joe. Fred.

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My uncle died last week; I will miss Joe more.
"You're my guitar hero!" I love you so much and I always will.

("Gung ho, gung ho!")

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I WISH TO TAKE THIS LATE OPPURTUNITY TO PRAISE AND THANK ALL OF JOES FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR THERE SUPPORT TO THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN THERE LIVES JOE STRUMMER. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND CAN NEVER BE REPLICATED, HIS LEGEND WILL LIVE ON IN MANY WALKS OF LIFE FOR ETERNITY AND MANY WILL TAKE THAT WITH THEM FOREVER, MUSIC LOST A ROCK LEGEND BUT GAINED A HEALTHIER PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE. GOD BLESS

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I'm the person i am because of the influence of Joe Strummer. He turned me from a young boy in rural Ireland into a citizen of the world and a rebel!

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Joe was a truly exceptional person and the world is a worse place now he has gone. Its unusual to find someone with principles, who does not change when they come into money. We will miss him, but at least we have his music to remember him by.

Annette and Mark, Deal, Kent, UK

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One of my saddest days.
As a youngster the Clash opened my mind, helped me realize that music could change the world. I was very lucky to meet the man in 1983, he made me feel welcome & that my opinions were important and most of all that I could make a differance.
The world is a better place for knowing this vital & humble man.
As long as I live I will never forget.
Peace & Love, John Gilchrist Calgary Canada

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When a friend first introduced me to Give`em enough rope`, I have to admit I wasn't impressed (too raw, I said, I don't understand the lyrics} but by the time I heard "London Calling" they had become the Only Band That Matters.
My condolences to Joe's friends and family. Music with a Message has lost its' greatest voice.

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Joe, you will truly be missed. Music will never be the same. Its hard to listen to the Clash with out getting teary eyed. I really miss you.

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I was Joe's music publisher from 1977 until 1982 and had seen him on and off since then. He had an amazing 'down to earth' attitude to everyone he came in contact with and in the almost 28 years I have been in music business , he was without a doubt the finest person I met. I was shocked at the news of his sudden death - indeed it has taken me 6 weeks to find the words to express my sorrow. He really will be missed - for his integrity and honesty as well as as his contribution to music over the past 25 years. His lyrical insights survive him and continue to inspire long after his departure.

Love
Dennis Collopy

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It's now February and it's still hard getting used to the idea of Joe not being here. I know it's a cliche to say that he changed my life but he really did. I work for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) in London and have done for some time. Without a doubt, if it hadn't been for the Clash I wouldn't be doing this. I had no interest in politics before that. How many people had heard about things like the Sandinistas? So thanks Joe for showing me that if I think something's wrong, I can try to change it. The best tribute to Joe is for people to look at what they do and how to make this world a better place for all of us.
Tony Myers, London

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Too young for bondage trousers and all that ,got me 1st copy of London Calling when I was 11.Wore that out inside the year.
The clash? more of the catalyst.
Never saw the clash,one chance ,only on the fimal tour,didn't wan't to,mot without Mick in them.
A long time passes,go to see The Mescaleros at the Corner Hotel Melbourne Australia.Just like being 11 again again.
Awe struck, inspired,cynisism falls away.
Bye Joe.
As the redskins put it.
Take no heroes,only inspiration.
Well that's all well and good but Joe was both.
Polx

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For all the isolationism, pain, fear, anger, frustration and hate in this world...music transcends it all. Thank you for bringing worlds together, and creating a common bond between us, where so many feel all alone. -Sherri Millan/Annapolis, MD

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I was looking forward to seeing Joe and the Mescaleros again. I was thinking that a few days before he passed. What an amazing talent. I consider myself lucky to have had Joe Strummer and the Clash as a part of my life for the past 25 years.

I have seen the Clash many times but, the shows at Bonds in NYC stand out as amazing and truly magical and I was lucky to have been there.

The Mescaleros at the Troubadour in October 2001, another magical night. It was lovely chatting with you that night.

Joe, thank you for giving so much of yourself and for being the voice of my generation. I have learned a lot from you.

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London Calling je moje nejoblíbenější album. tvoje smrt mne zarmoutila víc než smrt Johna Entwistla. Bobo

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Heaven calling.
R.I.P., Joe
Nicola, Pistoia, Italia

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I have followed the clash and more recently the mescalaroes since i was 14 , i am 40 now which is a large part of my life .I feel as though i've lost a freind even though the only words i ever spoke to him were great gig joe but iv'e had some greatimes . stay free miss you paul.

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I'm 36 and i have 5.000 records. The first one was London Calling. Thanks Joe

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I'm Gutted. What a sweet, sweet man. Something big is now missing from the world. Like its not a proper, real world anymore. How easy to think he would always be around, taken for granted in the best possible way because a world without him still feels inconceivable. One of the very few 'proper grown ups' I always looked up to and respected and trusted. Goodnight Uncle Joe and God Bless You. His influence on music- inspiring so many other artists and bands to incredible heights- I will always be grateful for; 'If you seek his monument, listen around you.' My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rae.

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So long Joe! Im just another bloke whos course of life you changed forever

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Rock on in heavan!

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stay free
fabrizio milano italia

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UN ETRE HUMAIN, UN VRAI, UN INOUBLIABLE, TU VIVRAS EN NOUS ET PAR NOUS PENDANT ENCORE LONGTEMPS... SO LONG JOE...

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Stay Free !!!!!

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i was always influenced by your music! good bye!

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CI SARAI SEMPRE
ADDIO VECCHIO CARO JOE

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I will try and try and try.
Again and again and again.
Thanks for your GREAT SOUL.
Thank you,Joe!

NAKAI Takahiro,JAPAN

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My guitar hero has gone and a part of me has gone with him.
R.I.P. Joe
Nicola, Pistoia, Italia

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joe, you opened my eyes. thank you.
tom, slovenia

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I woke up one morning and decided to wear my Joe Strummer T-shirt to band practice (a couple of hours before I heard the news). I'm leaving the drummer's house and I get a call on my cell phone. The voice on the other line says "someone we love has died". I got phone calls all day from friends and family telling me about the bad news.Joe Strummer was a nice guy and a great musician. I am glad I had the pleasure of meeting him in Chicago in 2001.

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Good night Joe
with these hands you sculpted melodies
that will dance in our heads
'til the sun ceases to rise.
Rugged fingers, sweaty palms,
this guitar an extension of your soul.

Good night Joe
with these eyes you took in the world
and gave it back to us
in lucid, unapologetic revelations
offered up a glimpse of truth
a vision of the future as it could be
as you were determined to make it.

Good night Joe
with this voice you liberated your mind,
idealistic and incendiary
your rage and passion permeating into poetry
driving your generation and those to follow in your footsteps,
filling them to the brim with hope
and the courage to fight for this troubled world.

Good night Joe
with this heart you sheltered the lost and disillusioned
the rebels and the visionaries
you stretched it so wide to hold us all
still pulsing strong and pure
each beat for the battle
each beat for love
each beat for one more strum on the guitar
one more clench-fisted wail
one more cry for freedom.

With this soul
you shaped who we have become.
Your heart still beats within us
and we will need it in this world.

(but it's so much emptier here without you)

Good night Joe.

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Our hearts are broken having lost such a great person like Joe. All the years of great music, how can anyone begin to say thank you.
These past few years haven't been the easiest, but Joe & The Mescaleros music was there for us and we are so grateful. We send our deepest condolences to Lucinda and family, close friends and band mates at this extremely difficult time.
With sympathy,
Sharon, Donnie and Nancy Fazio
Norristown, Pennsylvania USA

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I have been a long time fan for over twenty tears but finally met Joe Two years ago in L.A. at an in store record release on Sunset Bl. at Tower records. Joe played great. I finally got to meet him. I shook his hand and congratulated him on a great new album. I didn't want to take too much of his time so I left with out saying just how much his music has meant to my lto my life. Joe, your music changed my life. It inspired me to become politically active and think for myself. It helped to make me a better person. I know you don't like the word hero but when I met you in person it was 1980 and I was 15yrs old meeting my hero. I will dearly miss you Joe but I will never forget you and how your music inspired me to be a better person. Thank you for giving so much and God bless you.

Paul

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Joe,
una parte di me è venuta con te.
I'm missing you.
Nicola, Pistoia, Italia

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Joe was the reason I love music.He made me challenge people politically and gave me the confidence to rebel at what I was told.The depth of love and respect for Joe will not diminish through time.A revolutionary hero,who would never turn rebellion into money,he carried the fight to the end.

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I had friends in The Pogues and was happily around for some West Coast shows on the tour when Joe Strummer was their stand-in singer. I have a great memory of sitting in a hotel room, full of Pogues, in San Francisco huddled over a cheap little bedside radio with Joe, searching for some good music. We found a station that was playing old soul music and we sang along to song after song. I have other memories that go back much earlier but this one is my favorite. Thank you for your spirit, your realness, and your beliefs. My warmest sympathies to your wife and children. Sylvia, Santa Cruz,Calif.

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Joe Strummer był super człowiekiem i na zawsze pozostanie w naszych sercach ... Będzie nam Ciebie brakowało, a pamięć otobie niech będzie wieczna....

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When I heard the news about Joe I just cried and cried. Why couldn't somebody stupid die? I just think it's so unfair. Joe was the most amazing person on the face of the earth. Now when I look around I just think " Wow, everything really sucks". So I bought two tree thingies at Future Forests. But I don't think I'll ever get over it. Joe was too great. Rest peacefully Joe...I love you and thank you. ~*Spaz*~

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FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT AGAIN!!!!!!! Sid Vicious, Kurt Cobain and now Joe!!!!! FUCK!!!! How can that be???? I Live in RUSSIA!!!!!!!! AND I WILL DO ALL I CAN TO MAKE JOE STRUMMER'S NIGHT!!!! It will be a biggest tribute in RUSSIA.... and we will play your songs!!! REST IN PEACE JOE!!! I HOPE THERE WILL BE MUCH BETTER THAN HERE!!! I HOPE YOU WILL MEET THERE Sid and Kurt..... We Will meet soon!!!! RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP
P U N X N O T D E A D

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It's still an incredible news for me. The Clash was my favorite band since I was a high school student. I can clearly remind the concert in Osaka Japan about 20 years ago. His songs will be in my heart forever. Thank you Joe.

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When Joe Strummer died we lost a songwriter, musician and man with more passion and integrity than our media and music 'industry' could handle. Would-be songwriters should be locked in a room with Joe's albums & lyrics until they can work out for themselves what music is actually for.

My sympathy to Joe's family, bandmates past & present and friends

Martin Craig

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love ya joe

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Die grösste Stimme des Rock'n Roll ist Tod.Wir werden Dich nie vergessen...
Go straight to heaven,boy...! We'll all miss you,JOE.
Lasse/Annette BERLIN

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I'm so sad. I don't really know what to say. Your music accompanied my life for 25 years. The world has become a lonlier place. My condolences to Joe's wife, daughters and everybody immediately affected by his death. You will always live on in my heart, Joe strummer. RIP.
Joanna

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He was a great person.
We will miss him.
Antonia Joe Lidia

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I had the pleasure of meeting Joe 25yrs ago & even though he has now sadly passed i still feel ,through his music he still communicates with me.I listen daily & will continue to do so. God bless you Joe & thanks for everything. Phil, Lancs. UK

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I knew you meant a lot to me Joe but now i realise just how much, i was lucky enough to see the Clash live in Liverpool as a teenager and later on their individual stuff ( even toppers!) You stayed true 'til the end ,you stayed free 'til the end ,you inspired me as well as a lot of others and i thank you for that and your music. Deepest sympathies to your family , God bless, BEN CRONE, LIVERPOOL.

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A great man. I was lucky to see the Clash in Sydney Australia over twenty years ago. I will never forget it.

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puta que me dio pena, me quedé helado cuando vi en un diario la noticia, partí a mi pieza y busque el video donde tenia grabado a los clash y lo puse a todo volumen con las luces apagadas... preguntandome por qué... por que no mueren todos los demas inmbeciles como riky martin o britney spears o michael jackson... en fin una lista larguisima de musicos imbeciles... PUNK NOT DEAD!!!!Martín desde Chile, Adios joe...

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After ordering my breakfast the waitress handed me the newspaper. I scanned the front page and in the corner is a pic of Joe and some print."Strummer dead at 50". My eyes shot straight to the floor in disbelief of what I just read. I waited a moment before I read it again.
My heart just dropped and kept falling. I didn't want to read the details just yet because my eyes were welling up with tears. So I turned the paper over , ate my breakfast , went to 7-11 bought all the newspapers, got home and read the stories. I took all my Clash pins and buttons out of my closet and just looked at them. I used to wear them on my jacket some 20+ yrs ago. Then I looked at old pics of me in my Clash t-shirts, and then took out all my Clash records. But still can't listen to the music , cuz when I do I'm going to cry so so so bad.
I'm a British born Canadian East Indian . I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. And I wish I could have met you. So many things to say........
How much your words have taught me. Peace be with you Joe.....
Love, Manoj

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Happy trails Joe you mean a lot to us.

Adam.

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A little over a month now and not one second easier.were'nt we lucky to have had Joe as long as we did?Were'nt we lucky to get it,even if sometimes we really did'nt?It was always Joe for me, in Florida in 1979 he seemed to come from somewhere else to tell me things,the truth is he still does.the line"thought about my children grown"sucks the blood ouy of my body every time I THINK about it ,let alone hear it.Cuz now I'm watching mine grow and we had that in common.I played in bands ever since 1981,and even though I only saw Clash once(the band without Mick or Topper)and never actually met Joe ,I've known him well and tried to use that knowledge in my own music,my life,my times.Go easy brother, with love,Bill Butler

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Joe changed my way of looking at things through his music. I appreciate all that he did for the world. He will be sorely missed. Jeff

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I have been in a state of shock since I heard the news of Joe's death. I was just listening to Rock Art and the X-ray Style about a week before and just started getting into the mescalaros music.
I grew up on The Clash's music and then BAD. I had no idea Joe had started a new band until this past summer. Now he is gone. He had so much more to say that we will never here.

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when i learned of the death of joe strummer,i started crying as if i had lost a friend.....THANK U FOR EVERYTHING JOE...rest in peace

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I grew up in far outback Queensland, Australia (small town called Blackall).
My first real inkling that there was a world of music outside of country and western was "London Calling".
I have been in love with the Clash ever since, and to me the Clash were always the voice of Joe Strummer.
A lifelong ambition to see Joe live was fulfilled last year when the Mescaleros came to Sydney.

Joe, you were one of the greatest, and like everyone who submits a message, I will miss you greatly.
The Choir of Angels will now have some real balls.

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Your music was the light in my life........i miss you...R.I.P!!!!!

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I missed his concerts with the clash when I was a young punk. I missed his last mescaleros gig in cologne. Now I miss him forever.

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Dear John,
you was a very good man! I´m very sad that you left us.

W E W I L L E V E R M I S S Y O U ! ! ! !

G O D B L E S S Y O U !!!

Sincerly
Gabby

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joe, you were the biggest and had the biggest heart. thanks for everything.

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Joe's words and music showed me there was a world beyond my record collection. I owe him a lot.

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Ill miss you deeply ,you opened this kids eyes to all sorts of stuff,i learned so much from you, thanks .Deepest condolences to his family.


YOUR MY GUITAR HERO

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it's always the same... whenever you've lost a friend, there's hole that never can't be filled again. i never have had the luck to meet you, only through the music you've brought to me, but you and your songs will always have a big place in my heart.
chris from germany, will try to be NOT down!

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Never forgotten.

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i was one of the lucky ones to see joe strummer, my dad was a great fan,i got to see him at the move gig last year i really enjoyed his music, he was one of the best, my heart goes out to his family and friends he was a great man.

god only takes the best xx

amy

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Still hurts.....

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DO NOT THINK OF JOE WITH SADNESS

OK, SO NOW WE'RE CLASH-LESS

FROM AN ELGIN AVE 101'er
TO A CLASH CITY ROCKER
JOE WAS EVEN A MARATHON RUNNER!!!!!!!!
FROM MARTIN W14

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Thanks, i never forget you.
you are and you still be the best.
obrigado....Portugal

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joe, you and your mates raw power,your political and humanitarian consciousness will be missed. i never got to meet you but i think you were a true rebel and a deep profound soul. your music rocked me as a young punk in the early 80's and will and it will surely not die for generations to come. i was deeply touched when i got the news. rest in peace man!!!cyril from BUMCELLO. paris

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Where music and passionate rebelion meet in my heart, there I see you. thank you Joe.
-Zach Lihatsh

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Thank you God for giving us Joe Strummer for 50 years.
What a wonderful man who helped so many people.

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"Should I Stay or Should I go?" Du skulle ha stannat, kära Joe! This is way I don't belive in god, and have never done.... So good persons dies young!!! Carro

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I took a while for me to discovery the Clash. But when I did... I feel so much better when I listen to the Clash. Why is he gone? He was not very old, and he could have done so much more... I thank you, Joe, for everything you gave me. I will never forget you. Ever. Carolin - Sweden

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sei stato il fratello più grande che non ho mai avuto; è come se ti avessi sempre conosciuto anche se non ti ho mai incontrato; le tue canzoni mi hanno fatto compagnia e mi accompagneranno sempre...non penso di aver mai pianto così tanto in vita mia..........nick paranza - italy

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We carry on in the rock and roll trench line. We lost a leader. We learned and grew from his work. We continue to grow. Still we miss Joe...Dave, Rockin' Bones, Nashville

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I miss you,Joe...You changed my life,you've been my hero,and will be my hero forever.Thank you for your SPIRIT and MUSIC.Thank you for your inspiration.God Bless...
Love from Tokyo,Japan
Chieko

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JOE WAS A PERS0N WHO INSPIRED ME AS A YOUNGSTER. He is the first person to pass away that was insprirational to me. It is like what my professor told me, "the older you get, your life becomes a series of good-byes. Joe was the first for me. Keep Rockin. Peace

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que l'esprit de Joe strummer l'insoumis et le résistant nous accompagne longtemps. n'oublions pas la révolte punk qui nous a animé, perpétuons sa mémoire
pascal

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a distanza di un mese sono ancora scioccato
R.I.P. Joe
Nicola, Pistoia, Italia

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I,am very very sad with the bad news, i growp up with his music and his songs will be in my mind forever. That the spirits of the forest be with your soul brother.
hernan. bsas.argentina

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Long will your words and presence live on in our world

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Fuck hell!!!! I'm so fucked till the day that somenone saids me that Joe (the big joe) has died. I love Clash since the day I has heard their songs (the first was "should I stay..." when I was only 11 or 12). We're tryng to make a party homenage to the best punk band ever been in this pinche world, with dj playng clash songs all the night in benefit of the antifascist plataform of our town, near from barcelona. We will never forget you joe, UP THE PUNK!!!!!

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i first listened to the clash when i was nine years old,im now 32 and still listening.to me joe was the greatest song writer in british history,i will never forget seeing him live,ie from the rock againest the rich concerts,and the last time i saw him at t in the park. you will be in my ears forever. leigh

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Joe Strummer and the Clash were one of the greatest influence on our band. The first Clash album is unsurpassed in terms of punk rock spirit and anger. Joe, you'll be sorely missed RIP - MARTIN OF 'CONTEMPT'

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I LOVE YOU U ARE THE MOST AWESOME PERSON TO LIVE WHEN I WATCH AND LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC I ALMOST WANT TO CRY IT TAKES A PIECE OUTTA ME UR PART OF ME IN MY MIND WHEN I GET LOST IN THE MUSIC CALVIN WRIGHT

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My heart goes out to joes family.I was blessed to spend time with Joe after a show in Columbia,Missouri.His music changed my life,meeting him was/is a dream come true.God Bless Joe,His Family and Friends

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Joe, you gave us an idol to look to, your music, its context and content gave us anthems for our angst...You truly will be a fine icon for us. Thank you. Lynda AUS.

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I RESPECT JOE STRUMMER FOREVER.I LOVE HIS MUSIC,LYLIC,AND ATTITUDE FOREVER.I KEEP ON ROCKIN' FOREVER.FROM HERE TO ETERNITY.
I LOVE ROCK'N'ROLL.I LOVE PUNK ROCK.I LOVE THE CLASH.I LOVE JOE STRUMMER!
I WANNA RIOT!!!!!!

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Bollocks! A great man who saw through all the bullshit. We need more like him. I tell you what, though....that's some band I'm going to hear when I split this mortal coil....Should I stay, or should I go????? The Wilse.

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Joe,you were a beacon burning brightly on the bleak horizon of this earth.You didn't realize it,but you always guided me,(or, should I say,propelled)me along life's stoney path.You were the big brother I never had.You were the real deal,Joe.Though we weren't in constant contact,every 2 or 3 years our paths would somehow cross through your latest musical (ad)venture.Like good friends,we'd always pick up where we left off.Thanks for looking after me,and making me feel like"family."Thanks for all the good fun and laughs we had over the 20 some odd years I've known you.Most of all,thanks for the wealth of great music and positive vibes you've given us.You were truly a blessing in my life.I'm sure our paths will somehow cross again.Til then,may God bless and keep you close. Your pal, Kloogs

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im in love with a rock n roll god

joe you are the man who has made me love the same man for the last fourteen years god bless and rest your sweet soul. always in our thoughts xxxxxx

"Im so bored with the USA" - another classic legacy which sound completley prophetic today . The Clash inspired and did change our lives and gave me the friends iwe have today
RESPECT - STAY FREE

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A great musician, a great pioneer and a great man has left us. There are too few of his kind not to be deeply affected and saddened by this loss. My condolences to his family.

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I'm working at my computer, listening to The Clash. (The call up: I don't wanna die, I don't wanna kill). Social injustice, racism and war is still around. But where is Joe to sing about it? People like Joe should live forever (at least he does in his songs and in the trees of Future Forest).
Anyta

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Mi más sentido pésame para su familia que son los que peor lo estarán pasando en estos duros momentos.

¡Gracias por tu música Joe, descansa en paz!

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Those who are remembered are never truly gone...in our hearts Joe and his music will always live on and on. Thanks Joe! Dawn, Liverpool x

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Thank you for everything. See you in heaven. anita from the netherlands

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you have gone.
but we still live in this world.
and we must do what each of us can do.
maybe you hope so.
after this we will meet you again.
thank you joe.
thank you.

21.jan.2003 toru japan.

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I started listening to The Clash at a young age. they are the band that really got me into REAL punk music and not what people call punk today. Music made me what I am and Joe Strummer was music. He died the day of my 15th birthday.
I want to thank Joe for everything he's done for me through his music. Even though I never even met him, I feel like I've just lost someone really close to me...
RIP Joe... you'll always be remembered.....
-M

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I was fortunate enough to be turned onto the clash early in my life through a primary school art teacher, and have never turned back. Joe's music, thoughts and actions in and outside of the Clash have been and always will be an important influence in my life. When my partner came up to me with tears in her eyes, I knew something bad had happened. I would never had thought the passing of a musician would move me so much, but then again, I guess that's because I never wanted to think about someone as positive as Joe Strummer not being around. Thankyou so much for sharing yourself with the rest of us... Jase Mc

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the death of joe was a shock, the day before i bought super-black clash, the clash was the only band that matter, the took beutiful simplisity that is punk rock and ran with it to a new eperimental place that no other band has even atempted to go, and joe was driving force, only reason why white kids listen to reagea today is cause of joe's love of world music and culture, the clash was voice of concern not anger like the sex pistols total irrevance like thr ramones, they were about society and its ills. White Man in Hammersmith Passilise is about some white dude who is so cool he can hang in a all black nieghborhood nobody thinks twice- i strive for that. I just wonder were did a generation go? i dunno, but your music is a part of me-thanks.

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God bless you Joe! Thanks for everything. Robert

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october 12, 2001, me and my sister hing out with joe strummer for probably over two hours, that was by far the best day ive ever had, a few weeks ago i was woken by my little sister with the worst news....JOe Strummer was dead. i got up thinking it was a dram and went on the computer, and all i read was "Joe Strummer dead at 50". My life has been effected by the clash in every possible way. I gre up off of the Clash, thats what my dad gave me as a kid: Music. The clash was and still is life. Joe strummer wasnt even at his prime yet. Keep on Diggin' the new...
brian

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An inspiration for all. Joe Strummer is the ideal image of what a true hero, legend and rock star should be. He taught everyone through his music to fight for what they believe in and make themselves be heard. Although he's gone and it's the worst thing on the other hand while he was here he did what he could for everyone and for that i'm eternally greatful...I'll miss him forever although i never met him i feel as if i had....sasha

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UN GRANDE EORE MI HA LASCIATO!! UN GRANDE EORE NON MI LASCIERA'MAI!!
GRAZIE JOE !! SARAI SEMPRE CON NOI !! UN BACIO ALLA FAMIGLIA !!

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Merci Joe : pour les 18 cannettes de cidre qu'on a enfilées à Leicester dans le "dressingroom" du Charlotte en août 2000. Pour la soirée mémorable du HMV à Toronto. Pour ce merveilleux concert au Spectrum le 13 Octobre 2001. Pour les trois fabuleux concerts de Brooklyn. When you hugged me at St.Ann's last April, little did I expect then you were saying your goodbyes...
To Luce and Eliza, Jazzy and Lola, my heartfelt condoleances. The sense of loss I'm experiencing can't be compared to yours for losing a husband and father.
To the Mescaleros, three words : I Love You.
To Mick, Paul and Topper : you changed my life. I'll never be thankful enough for the great music you put out. It is still an inspiration and the soundtrack to my life.
Joe's lyrics and music opened my eyes to many causes, made me travel and connect with people. But what touched me most were his human qualities : his warmth, broadmindedness, generosity, honesty, integrity and great sense of humour. Joe was a gentleman, in the most noble sense of the word.
Merci Joe, pout tout...
Dominique (aka BTT)
Montréal (Québec)

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Rock and roll never forgets, we loved you Joe, agreat and honourable man...

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we'd only just signed your birthday card
you will be missed not only by your family
but all the young (and) old punks
stay free
mark gilder

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Thank you for everything, we see us later
Stefan, Berlin

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You will never walk alone.

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No tears, no... Just a terrible sadness since I heard you died Joe.
After Joey and Dee Dee, it's a bad year for punk rock. I heard Clash for the first time when I was 10, and it became my favourite band.
We'll never forget you, we love you forever.
Shit, here are the tears...
S (France)

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Requiem for the Rude Boy
Copyright Gary Robins

From the Westway to the West Indies
The Rude Boy’s standing tall
Shouting out for the brothers and sisters
With their backs against the wall
Fire in the face of failure
When society don’t exist
Living out the dream of the punch drunk
hobo existentialist

Speaking for a generation
Brought up without a voice
Providing the inspiration
For those without a choice
From Dagenham to San Domingo
For every young kid in jail
For every bum and strung out Gringo
he Rude Boy just can’t fail

Taking the sound of the shanty town
Sending it around the world
As they up the political ante
For every Rude Boy and Girl
Standing like Elvis Presley
Singing like Tommy Steele
Living for the live performance
The Rude Boy was keeping it real
A writer for a lost generation
A riot in his head
Too much disinformation
I don’t believe that the Rude Boy’s dead

From the Westway to the West Indies
Joe Strummer standing proud
Playing rock and roll on a Saturday night
And playing it fucking loud

From the Westway to the West Indies
The Rude Boy won’t be cowed
Tearing out his heart on Saturday night
And giving it to the crowd

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it is a sad day as one of yhe good guys has gone i grew up with these guys clash pistols etc ,rip joe

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my thoughts are with joe,s family and friends especially ex clash band mates. The clash and joe strummer meant alot to me and millions of others around the world. the music and the man have their place sealed in history so perhaps we can take comfort in the fact that the legend that is joe strummer will live on not only in our hearts and soul but within the world as a whole. We may not see another band like the clash or indeed a man like joe. I just know i,m a better person for listening to his music and what he had to say. there hasn,t been a day since he died when I have not thought of him and what he means to us. Come on everyone play those records everyday and as loud as possible. Thank you joe and god bless. Dan,cumbria england.

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shock!

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joe will be sadly missed by many people who he influenced and was a hero to .
condolences to his family and friends

mike

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God, You toke him away too early.
Since I was a child I wished I can meet him before I die, but I never thought that he goes first.
I love him, in a strange way, admiration maybe, but I thing that is more, I liked all about him. It´s funny I have seen three persons alike him, and they both are incredible.
I have one thing to say, I will admire to you all my life, my childrens will know who was you, and will listen your music, watch your movies, and admire you like I do.
I send to you, where ever you are, a hug and a kiss.

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Joe and the boy's made me the man I'am today.The music,art, literature,have all influenced me through my year's.
May the goddess watch over you Joe.
Ira

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"London calling" è, e sarà per sempre, la colonna sonora della nostra vita; "Yalla yalla" è la canzone preferita della nostra bimba di 3,5 anni.
Grazie, Joe.
Nicola & family, Pistoia, Italia

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gracias joe, nos encontramos
Ariel soriano - buenos aires - argentina

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Why, why now, Joe ?
I remenber the Shepherd's Bush in London, thursday 11 th July 2002.
J'étais là, devant, à t'écouter et formidablement heureuse de passer encore un moment avec toi. A la fin du concert, il me restait plus qu'à attendre une prochaine rencontre aussi mémorable, pour être là, à nouveau.
Je m'étais promise que je ferai ce qui est en mon pouvoir pour être présente à chaque fois que j'en aurai la possibilité.
Et voilà que tu tires ta révérence, avec toute la grâce et l'infime humilité qui fait de toi le grand Monsieur que tu es et qui restera à jamais gravé dans ma mémoire.
Tu me manques déjà terriblement. You are in my heart, forever.
Meriem.

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Bye Joe, you are my brother. Forever.
Tu me manques.
Dany.

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"London Calling" changed my life.
I will miss your voice and music, Joe.
See you in the big punk-forest over there,

A german fan

peace and fun for all people

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thanx joe im now 40 but clearly remember hearing clash records for the first time in my teens, i had all of them , great music and lyrics,seen so many bands, but if anyone asks the best concert ive seen ,always reply the clash ,was over 20 years ago now in new zealand but what a night it was.never forget the electricity of that great band.cameron wells melbourne

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Joe was/is a legend. He had a huge influence on my life (along with the rest of the Clash). Inspiring me to make many changes at different times in my life, as well as just getting me through the day. I was lucky enough to meet him briefly on his 2000 Australian tour, and although a small moment for him it was a big one for me.
Thankfully Joe will still live on in his music to inspire and influence others for the better. I wish him the best wherever he is now.
Devoted fan,
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Joe, I am so thankful for your outstanding records like London Calling and Sandinista, these albums blew my mind!
Thank you Joe,RIP.
See you later!

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My deepest sympathy to Joe's family and friends. The world has lost a musical genius and a much loved and much needed fighter against racism violence and inequality of all kinds. I shead more than a tear when I heard and I still think of him often in love and disbelief that he is no longer with us. His music changed my life completely, when I was a teenager, and contines to do so. I feel priviledged to have lived in a world with him in it.
Kerry, Sydney

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Joe, you built the greatest, to the point, kick ass band; EVER!!!!! - Me and my old friends 1994 at the centrum (Mass.) stay free-kenzo

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Long Live Joe Strummer! 1952-2002
by D. Firebrand

Revolutionary Worker #1183, January 19, 2003, posted at rwor.org

We received this correspondence from an RW reader.

"Somebody's got to say the truth and it's a hard job to say the truth."

Joe Strummer, interview in the Revolutionary Worker September 28, 1979

I was pretty fucked up for a few days. Seriously. It's like, in life you prepare yourself for losses and sacrifices. There's a lot of that going on these days and surely more to come. As 2002 was coming to a close, things were quiet in the holiday season. Then in an unsuspecting instant we lost a hero. Joe Strummer slipped away just as he came, making indomitable music. It's as though he was always there. A stalwart.

But he wasn't always there, and neither was The Clash. By the time I was born, The Clash had basically came and went. But in my orbit The Clash was the beacon. They created incendiary music on the threshold of contemporary culture. They were a revolutionary band, who put forward the need for a radical overturning in society and in music. Their music was an audio onslaught. Of all the radical bands, they were the first to really do it, putting it down for the people and sticking it to the system. I have loved The Clash for a long time and although they broke up almost 20 years ago I've always been able to go back to them. Now I've been listening to The Clash incessantly since Joe died.

You just wish people could stick around, even just a little bit longer. After I heard about Joe's passing I put a Clash poster up and bought a small candle in a glass. I scratched the prayer off of the glass and lit the candle in remembrance of Joe. When I woke up the next morning the wax had melted away and the wick burned down. All candles will eventually go out, but I really wish that first one had lasted longer. I have since replaced that candle. I guess that's how it goes, everyone dies, but you just wish that Strummer could have been around longer.

Thinking about The Clash really brings to mind the space and the oxygen provided by the people's bands. The great revolutionary artists do not simply create inspiring music that exposes people to ideas and politics to change the world. They are a force of attraction that people gravitate towards. Millions come to live their lives by what these artists say, do, mean, and come to exemplify.

You see, The Clash had so much disdain for the bloodsuckers running the world, especially the Yankee fools. As one of the seminal bands of the late '70s punk explosion, where various bands embodied a straight-up fuck-you attitude to the status quo, The Clash also had and gave hope for the future.

From the days of '77 until the very end, Strummer was an internationalist. When The Clash jumped on the scene in England their music fostered and promoted common cause between the white working-class youth, Black people, and immigrants, especially the Dreads who had such an influence on them, helping define much of the band's sound. They embraced and fused dub reggae into their music, and even incorporated the early rap sound when hip-hop was only a baby.

Though I never saw The Clash live I did have the chance to meet Joe four or five times, and all in one night. Last year after I saw Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros he brought a few dozen people out to the bars. And all through the night Joe was talking it up with the people--old friends, new friends, people who didn't know who he was. He would approach you, ask you questions, dis you, talk to you about music, politics, the world, all interspersed with countless anecdotes about his many years making music and meeting people all over the world. With whatever struggles they went through as a band, and the bitterly painful breakup, Joe was so proud of The Clash and what they had done. It was so good to see Joe and his new band. He was carrying the torch, and in listening to their albums and seeing them live it felt like they could come to mean a lot to people. When you saw Strummer on stage, with the younger musicians behind him, it was something else. He was beaming with rapture and had more heart than most artists half his age these days. He stepped to each show like it was a battle, and they were gonna win.

Strummer was a living legend. When you were with him, it was written all over him. He would tell you all he knew and thought. There was no pretension. And when we spoke Joe was challenged and excited to cross paths with revolutionaries from a new generation, who had been so inspired by his music. The passion was constantly flowing out of his eyes to his arms (which he used as his own `palm pilot' of sorts to write down important things that you said to him). When you were with him you felt as though you mattered. He was the kind of dude who stood really close to you in conversation. He wanted to hear what you had to say and was curious about the intonations in the way you spoke.

When you listened to his music it was deeply personal and yet at the same time it was as if he were speaking for millions of youth. From The Clash years all the way up to The Mescaleros, Joe faced the facts, and he challenged us to do the same. From "London Calling" to "Yalla Yalla" Joe fought against any notions of saviors coming down and rescuing the people from the horrors of the system. He proceeded from reality as it is, and not definitions--as idealists wish it to be.

There is a famous picture of The Clash standing in front of a photo of Red Army fighters during the Russian Revolution. Emblazoned across the top, over the band it says, "Clash, The Only Group That Matters." The attitude and demeanor of that band in taking themselves so damn seriously is something to learn from. For real. With the war on the world that the U.S. government is raining down around the planet and the police state that it's implementing here in the "homeland" I am reminded of the stance of that classic Clash song, "Clampdown."

The Judge Said Five To Ten But I Say Double That Again
I'm Not Working For The Clampdown
No Man Born With A Living Soul
Can Be Working For The Clampdown
Kick Over The Wall Cause Government's To Fall
How Can You Refuse It?
Let Fury Have The Hour Anger Can Be Power
D'You Know That You Can Use It?

It was this approach of taking all that rage that gets pent up inside and among the people, and diverting it towards the source of all the horrors, and being so fearless about that stand. Politically Joe had become disillusioned by the possibilities of revolutionary change. He never thought that a radically different world was undesirable, but the prospect of that happening in our lives--even if it could stay good-- was a big question for him and he had his doubts. Joe was hurting from defeats and letdowns of the past, but he never gave up on radical change.

In the Mescaleros song "Tony Adams," Joe asks, Somebody tell me clearly - has the new world begun?then declares, We're waiting for the rays of the morning sun.He wasn't sure if it could be done, and knew it would not happen in his life, but he wasn't closing the door on real change. In "Cool'N'Out" again he asks, "what's it all about,"but says, "let someone else figure it out."In spite of this torn-up feeling of change not coming in his life he still would come out and sing with hope for the future and faith in the people. "Well So Long Liberty, Let's Forget You Didn't Show, Not In My Time, But In Our Son's And Daughter's Time"("Yalla Yalla"). He wanted it sooo bad. He was throwing it out to the next generation.

He saw a power in music from all over the world bringing people together. In "Willesden to Cricklewood" he crooned, Come with me and be no good/ Be a madman on the street/ Sing something out like reet petite/ Let's hip-hop at the traffic lights/ Ten thumbs up and smilin' bright/ Crossing all the great divides/ Colour, age, and heavy vibes.

The pain is real, and I feel it in my gut. I wish Joe were with us right now. It felt so good to be out there knowing that Joe was trying to figure it all out with us. He has left with us quite a legacy. His memory will keep on strumming and nothing can take that away. I think Joe would understand that we need to mourn for a little while, then he'd tell us to grab a brewsky or tequila while we thought of him. He wouldn't want us to sit around too long though, he'd tell us to get up and make something better of this mess, and go find some people to get down with too, whether they look like you or not.

Make your moments count, cuz you never know how many more of them you can count on. The torch has been passed, now who's gonna take it towards the finish?

Crashing Head-On Into The Future
It Won't Even Leave A Dent
Just Walk In Like You Own It
Remember, It Ain't Set In Cement"
You Gotta Live In This World
Go Diggin' The New

Joe Strummer, "Diggin' The New"


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There's a big hole in my heart. Miss you so much Joe. You inspired, you showed us, you taught us, introduced us to so much new music. We'll never forget Adelaide 23 Feb 1982, the best concert ever. And meeting you and the Mescies at the B.D.O. here 2 years ago. Your forever with us. Thanks Joe, you gave so much. Rest in Peace. Love from Andy Sudholz

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I hear ya.Tragic!bad,bad news-
He is(not was) amazing--quite wow.nothing will replace.
last goodbye-ellen-

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my condolences to the family of my hero.
davide biondi

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It's been 3 1/2 weeks and I still have a knot in my stomach every time I think of Joe's death. I feel a profound emptiness now that he has passed. I think this will take some time to get over.
I can only imagine how his wife and children feel. What a man.

I purchased a tree from Future Forests that I dedicated to Joe's memory.

Jessica Malina .Austin, Texas

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Even though I'm only 14 and Joe left the band before I was born,I'd have to say that he has been a great influence on my life.His anti-prejudice yet still rebellious stance has played a great role in forming my own ideas about life.The band which me and my cousin and friend started have planned to play "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" in memory of Joe at a school function later this year memorial of Joe.Joe will always be missed and never forgotten.

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I was saddened by the news of Joe's death, as well as shocked. He made such an impact on my life in my teen years and his words of wisdom in his lyrics made me more aware of life around me. My deepest thoughts are with his family at this time.

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I will miss you Joe. All my love and sympathy to your family.
I would never forget Athens 85.
Thank you for changing my life.
Adios amigo, Afro.

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por qué tan pronto?

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Thanks for the inspiration you gave to me and my band

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This void will never be filled. You gave us so much, we will never forget.
The big man upstairs gave me a moment with you just 3 weeks before that sad December, in Carbisdale -Highland.
I thank you for that, and for the musical path that you paved for us all throughout your years.
Love always to you & your family
Vince & Jaqqi
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Only the good die young! But the Clash will still be the best Rock Band ever!!

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December 22, 2002.
The world mourns.
December 22, 2002.
How profound for a clean and sober date :( This shit just tears me up. My eyes are wet. I am saddened. I cannot see to write this 'tho I thank God for being able to cry again. Miss you Joe.

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stay free,joe strummer.

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Oh my God! I am deeply saddened by the loss of another great human being. ..my condolences..Sitting here surfing the net, I just found out of his passing and was floored with the confirmation! I was in rehab during this time and have just gotten out a few days ago so I am having trouble dealing with this and that. I don't know what to write at this time except that I am deeply saddened. What a "hot-shot" directly to my heart! Forgive the reference..Perhaps it would be better to reflect back to a time when I would escape safely inside the music in my safe American home years ago when I was in high school. The first time I heard The Clash. Wow! My ears were cropped and glued to the maxxed-out distorted sounds coming out of my nineteen-dollars and ninety-nine cent turntable, radio, and eight-track tape player combo . This machine was chugging out fidelity at it's lowest, but it was playing something far superior, The Clash's singles comp. LP! I would play that wax until it melted into the cheap circuitry beneath it and have to buy another copy. I proudly ranted and raved that this band was the next 'Stones' and that everyone must get a copy for themselves, which most of my friends had done. Soon, the quiet little depressed town, just outside of the industrious Pittsburgh, PA was jamming to the beat of a different drum. A new door had been opened, or should I say "kicked down", and we were all about to surf this new wave forever.. and so the beat goes on..
I recall partying in this little one-dog-town several miles from home shortly after Give'em Enough Rope came out. Upon entering the delapitated old farm-house, I sized-up the crowd as "Southern-rockin-Skynyrd-fans" and I just could not listen to Freebird one more time even if it was for the road. My next thought was "Would they kick my ass if I usurped their airwaves thus providing my own rope to hang myself?". After a few courageous brews and a little more honkey-tonkin', I made my way closer to the stereo and did just that. I slipped the album on quicker than any DJ on the radio could. The music was continuous. Not a soul glazed at me or the stereo. This was good "Mission Impossible completed". Seconds later, I noticed their heads just a bobbin' and their feets a shufflin' to The Clash. Awe man .. beautiful..What a party it had become! I was really enjoying the party now. Everyone was having a good time, not to mention the fact that the only riff made was by Joe and his cronies. After a few songs, I had nonchalantly asked one long-haired dude the question "What was playing on the stereo?" He smiled and replied slowly "It's Rock and Roll maaan!" I was on cloud nine! After the album was over, a few others had asked me who just played. I told them and much to my surprise, I ended up letting the host of the party borrow the album for a while. I would imagine that in rural America that this was the only way that the music and message would travel, by word of mouth, and friends sharing music. It's still true today, but that's another story. Today, I am so grateful to be of sound mind and body when I declare my grattitude, respect, and love for the artists, especially Joe, who have enriched my life and everyone else's. Joe,I hope that this message will get from here to eternity.. "THANKS, JOE, THANKS!" Sincerely Jay B.

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Joe,
It's been over 3 weeks since you left this world and onto another.
It's strange but I'm still huritng that you will not be here anymore.
We never met but I grew to know you through the music and felt
like you were a good friend. Thank you for the influence you gave
me and others in ways you probably weren't aware of.
You REALLY did touch us. Look at all of the thoughts of people
who understood what you have been saying and care much about
you. Wish you were here, but we will have the music and words to hold us through this awkward transition.
Bless you Joe.. I guess I miss you more than I expected..sniff :(

much thoughts..love aimee

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I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

Gracias JOE por todo lo que nos dejaste, nunca te vamos a olvidar.

Always remenber... Never surrender.

Mientras este en nuestro recuerdo nunca va a morir, la gente que se la recuerda por haber sido grandes personas y haber dejado un gran legado son inmortales. Joe es uno de esos y por eso, mientras sigan sonando sus disco, siempre seguira vivo en nuestro corazones. Pongan fuerte esos discos, JOE IS IN THE HOUSE!!!
Desde Argentina, lastima que nunca nos vimos, otra vez sera, gracias Joe.
Juan.

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you changed my life ive thought of you as my hero since the first time I heard a clash song youve inspired me to no end ill miss you

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The many live clash and solo gigs i saw you at over the years are among the best and most vivid of my memories. Your integrity and force has inspired me and your music has lifted my spirits on too many occasions to remember. Now those memories, lifts and inspirations are tinged with sadness at your passing, but will remain in me for as long as i'm here.
Thanks for a great deal Joe. I hope you're rockin' the casbah somewhere cool.

All my respects
Tony Pereira

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Danke für alles, Joe!

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Hamburg loved you, Joe. You know that? It did. Christian E, living here.

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words fail me.bless you,from australia. Adam Muir xxxxx.

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For Joe,

You made me feel valued. You said if my band was ever good enough we could support you on tour. You got me into reggae and politics. I danced with you, visited you at home, saw you on many tours and sent you and the band cards at Christmas. The world will never be the same without you. I'm so sad.

Joe - I love you and will miss you so much.

Love and RIP,
your friend from 1977 onwards,
Joolz (ex The Shock),
Manchester,
U.K.

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God bless you Joe and God bless your family. Rest in Peace.Save me a front row seat for the gig in Heaven.
Smudge.

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Ciao Joe ti peneso' sempre sei e sarai un grande. Isi Italy

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Ciao strummer eri e sarai il mio miglior artista se un domani ci si rivede sara'una gran festa ciao guerriero della musica, ora sarai in quell'angolo di paradiso dove canterai e suonerai ancora per noi CIAO JOE

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Grazie di tutto Joe. Non servono altre parole.....solo grazie di tutto. Andy - Mestre - Italia

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Joe will belong to our memories as he once belonged to our lives. Play the right chord wherever you are, Joe, we'll hear it.

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First I would like to thank Joe for saving my life. I was in a Rut untill I listend to the first Clash album. Just the way it sounded and the lyrics it was enough to open my eyes and do something with my life. I never met or saw Joe Strummer but he was like a father to me. Every time things got tough I would listen to some Clash and everything would be alright and i still do that today. I would like to also wish the best for his family to.

R.I.P Joe

Ryan

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So sad you are no longer with us but your music and you will always be remembered. Thank you Joe. R.I.P. Lindsay Cole.

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never felt so strange as when I heard about your death. You and your music have been so important to me. I will never forget you, Joe. Thank you,
Erika Anna - Italy

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ciao Joe...
... e grazie

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thanx joe...your music and words have always been an inspiration to me and at least your revolution rock started my initiation to the culture clash some twenty-five years ago...you never walk alone...sunny

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The Clash were on my turntable constantly and repeatedly during the 70's and 80's and that music painted my life. I had the chance pleasure to bump into Joe and the band at the airport during the Combat Rock tour. Joe's music and message is timeless and he's a legend. Thanks brother, for all the great work. Peace.

John, Oxford, MA

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Mach es gut Joe !
Alles Gute.

M.

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Its become a ritual in this country. stupid people learn to play the piano. people who think buy a guitar. When I started a couple of years back, my dream was to be one of two men, Johnny Ramone, or Joe Strummer. My music of the last 26 years is entirely based on what Joe and a few others started back when it mattered to matter.

I'll always miss him, but how can you forget a man that has left us his soul, in every Clash song.

I guess everything has rules and laws. even life, you live then you die.
Joe? You fought the law... and the law won.

Me, My brothers, my friends, and anyone who ever heard you sing or play will never forget you.

Rest in peace Joe. Rest in peace.

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I read it in the newspaper in the South of Germany directly before christmas. I was deeply shocked and a feeling of thorough for that man who gave a lot to my life and personal opinion. Thanks Joe.
Elmar
Germany

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Gracias por dar todo lo que diste y por dejarnos tanta pero tanta buena música, aunque por supuesto nos quedaremos siempre con ganas de mas...
Descansa como te lo merecés. Inmensos recuerdos desde Argentina.

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no single person affected my political ideals as joe did he has influenced my whole life musically and politically the world will miss him
PBM

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Joe Strummer and the Clash opened my eyes to music, and has been with me since 1978, when I was 14. Joe Strummer was the greatest guitar playing front man in the world, playing in the greatest punk/rock/reggae/whatever band ever. I got exposure to The Undertones, the Specials, U2 and thousands of other bands thanks to the Clash

My condolences to his family, and if they are reading these notes, please know that Joe's music will live forever and has made my life a better one.

workin for the clampdown

Scarborough City Rocker

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thanks joe, great memories of great punk times.

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I've heard every note, seen every reel and read every interview, but the one image that sticks to my brain is Joe standing outside the Spectrum in Montreal, taking the time to meet every single person who'd come out to see his show. Including me. I feel so lucky to have had that chance before Joe hit the highway, and I feel so sad that he's gone. All the best to his mates and his family. Viva Strummer.

Alistair
Ottawa, Canada

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My wife and I were heartbroken when we heard the sad news as Joe has been part of our lifes for as long as we can remember
We had the great honour to meet Joe after the gig at Hastings pier and share a drink with the GREAT Man and chatted to him till
03.45 in the morning and it is an experience we will never ever forget.Our thoughts are with Lucy and the kids at this very sad
time and I would just like them to know that we are thinking of them! Thank You JOE for everything you will be greatly missed
throughout the world and especially in my wifes and my heart. KEEP DIGGING THE NEW WHEREVER YOU ARE. GOD BLESS
CARL LANDMAN DEAL KENT

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Los Spanish Bombs y punk rockers españoles no te olvidamos... London's Burning, Joe!!!! A. Cascales

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The Clash change my life with their music. They were also the most amazing group, as after gigs we would get to go backstage & HANG OUT WITH OUR IDOLS. What a trip that was for me & my friends. I followed them around everytime they came to L.A. & they educated me with their many different styles of music & politics.

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Three weeks on and i'm still coming to terms with the news. Joe played a big part in my life, although he never knew it, and my life has been richer for hearing his music and views. go kick ass up there, Joe! RIP

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Joe was a special time, just like The Clash, there is nothing like four cats dressed like razor sharp ROCKERS playing gut hard punk rock,may the ugly city rockin' sun rest on Joe, Take it ease NICK

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the world has lost a great personality but I will never forget him and his
ideas. He changed me view on the world forever
Me deep condolences to his family and friends

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joe will be missed and i am very sad of his passing i also send my love to his family

the world is a little less brighter and heaven is a little more brighter

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Joe Strummer and the lyrics of The Clash were my inspiration that took me through some tough teen years in the eighties. My first concert was the The Clash take the 5th at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto in 1980. I feel an emptiness now that he is gone. I always wanted to start a band and call them the Strummers, after Joe. Thanks, Joe!

Chris Mueller

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Joe Strummer through his music inspired me as a teenager, and helped instill within me an ethos that I will carry to my grave.
RIP you magic man.

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Honestly heartbreaking news. You always have & always will hold a dear spot in my heart - you helped us '80's burb kids more than you will ever know. Sincerest condolences to his family & friends - you have lost more that we ever could!
S in Vancouver, Canada

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Sorry this is so late coming in, i would like to say thankyou to Joe for all the insperation youve given me and all your other fans, and all of the great music youve graced us with, goodbye, Joe, You will be greatly missed. xxx

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Joe, Gone but never forgotten. Your music changed my live.
Aidan Murphy

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Cinquante ans ! te voilà partit. Tu manquais déja beaucoup au rock mais là c'est sur c'est irréversible.
Heuresement tu nous a laissé des dizaine de chansons.Elles ont toutes la patates et elles sont toutes marqué par ta classe.Tu nous auras montré que l'on peut etre un grand mélodiste sans etre un grand musicien.Tu donnes de l'espoir et alimente la créativité musicale pour des milliers de personnes.
Tchao Joe ! et que le combat (rock ! ou rap ! ou éléctro) continu !!!

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I WAS TALKING TO JOE 6 WEEKS BEFORE HE WENT, AFTER A GIG IN NEWCASTLE AND IT WAS GREAT, HE WAS SUCH A NICE MAN, I WILL NEVER FORGET , ALF.

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YOU'RE NOT DEAD JOE- YOU LIVE IN MY MEMORIES - NOT TO MENTION THE MUSIC
see ya later mate from JOHNNY west london Clash Crew

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Had to write something. I loved the clash from day 1, at the time they were one of the most under rated bands. I had the luck of seeing them twice in NY (I'll never forget that mohawk!!) and no one left the stadium that day without loving them! Joe you will be missed, your time here was too short. My sympathy to to your family and friends who ever they may be.

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Music has lost a true legend. May your soul rest in peace Joe, my thoughts are with your family.
Russell

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Still deeply shocked by your death, Joe. There wasn't a single day I haven't thought about it since and I miss you even I've never seen you on stage. The world will be a colder place without you.
Guido from Germany

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The Clash is the reason that i ever listened to music. The world lost a great person in Joe. He will be missed dearly by myself and millions of others. Rest in peace Joe. Toby Hanes

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Thanks for the music, the politics, the style, and an awesome performance at Sydney's Metro Theatre, I will never forget it.

Sean Marshall, Sydney Australia

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A man amongst men, true to the end.
A large piece of my life has passed with you.

mark Sanderson

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I am an American lucky enough to have known Joe since 1977, when I hung out with the Clash in England. Joe was my hero and I loved him. One day my book will come out and he will be handsomely portrayed to say the least. I am so sorry now he will not get to see it. But he Knew. Dear Joe, thanks and goodbye.
I would also like to say to Mick, Paul, Topper (& Robin) that we love and appreciate you too and we are thinking about you daily during this miserable time. -- Annette

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We will meet again one day !

From your no.1 female fan - strummerette

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You will be missed greatly by anyone who as ever listened to any kind of music...

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I remember the time in the early eighties in the little german town called "WILHELMSHAVEN" (near Hamburg), when we did "SPANISH BOMBS" and "LOST IN THE SUPERMARKET" in the old bunker with my first band - it was a teenage daydream that could last a lifetime... - The voice of Joe Strummer was like an echo in my mind over the years that softened my soul with a warm gun. Today I`m a 33 years old guy living in Cologne and it still has the same deep impact on me, listening to this music - i never forget this feeling.

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What are we going to do now?
I saw The Clash play two gigs in one night at Trinity College Dublin when Complete Control was released. I was a very young and very impressionable lad and Joe had a huge impact on how I relate with this here world. A gentleman and a scholar, you will be missed beyond belief. Thanks for the memories and the legacy. God bless brother Joe.

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He had such an impact on the world and still does! Shame to see such an honest talent leave when he had so much more to give! Becki

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The Clash and Joe's words defined punk as it was meant to be: its not about rebelling for rebellion's sake ("The new groups are
not concerned with what there is to be learned. They're all too busy fighting, turning rebellion into money"), its about thinking for
yourself and being responsible for those thoughts - rebellion for a reason. Integral to this rebellion is to form an opinion, and
this opinion needs to be informed - just because it is in the paper or on the news, doesn't mean it is the truth (it frequently
isn't). Do your own research and make up your own bloody mind! Only then do we really have the right to that opinion. Joe
knew that, espoused this in his lyrics and I would like to believe, his life. We have lost a true philosopher; a man who was not afraid
to challenge the status quo and ask: "why?" Joe, I would like to thank you for showing me that not only is it alright to question the
system and those who run it, but that you can make a difference if you just care enough to do something about it. My heart aches at
your departure and particularly for your family. Russ, Calgary, Canada - still proud to be a punk.

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sono veramente devastato dalla scompasa di john david che avevo avuto la fortuna di vedere a reggio emilia 16 anni fa. ciao amigo richie.

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I'm really sad about.You was great.
No need to say more.
Gianfranco, Italy.

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Nothing to add. Just found out, 11/1/3. Sad. Listening to Spanish Bombs right now. Good bye.

Peter, HK

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...at least until armagideon time

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our musicclub had a wake tonight, screened rude boy, all joe's quiet wisdom, goodwill, and the gutbusting energy onstage...memories of our own life & times and the struggle that continues...we honor his work and his stronger than life heart, with many toasts, laughter, singing along, thankful for many songs on the box that will never die...


jimi99
denver

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Condolences to the Strummer family, and entourage, and to the legion of fans who were waiting to hear something more of this vital, vivid musician.

Thanks, Joe, and safe passage.

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"Shock & Sadness, the only things we got today. And if I close my eyes....." I´m comming out in goose flesh. Johnny Red(anywhere in Spain).

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Not fucking fair... not on us, not on rock and deffinately not on his family.
Without my favorite band I wud still be listening to Radiohead, wallowing in self-pity and being scared of my sexuality. Wierd thing to bring up but your 'Be assertive or be crushed' attitude- well i kinda took it on.
You inspired me... I stick out like a sore radioactive punk thumb.
Now you're gone there's one less reason why I wanna be like Topper Headon... means i'll never be on stage with you.
See you in heaven Joe.

Leo

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Thanks Joe,you made a difference,music meant very little to me until you came along and then it meant everything..........Sincerely yours,Steve "Clash City Rokka" (Old School).

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A unique talent and shining light of music. The world will seem that bit darker. Rest in peace Joe and my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Taggy

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I was really saddened at the news of Joe's death, I thought he was brill,the memories that came flooding back from a time when we rebelled against everything. I hope that his family will eventually come to terms with this and find a way. love to you all

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I'VE BEEN DRIVING UP N DOWN THE WESTWAY IN N OUT THE LIGHTS.........
LONDON'S BURNING JOE- WITH SADNESS AND GREAT FUCKING MEMORIES
LATER MATE- BILLY PORTOBELLO CLASH CREW W11

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I got into The Clash LONG after they had broken up (I'm only 23) but I can't describe how much I love that band - the sounds, echoes and words to Clash songs are so familiar and comforting to me... when I saw Strummer with the Mescaleros and he played Clash songs for us, it was incredible and SO emotional - I felt so good that night, I couldn't even sleep!!! My thoughts go out to his family, friends and many fans... from all the interviews I've seen and read, I've always felt a warmth and kindness from Joe. He was so cool, all the time - he always did the right thing. Legends never die. -Kelly + everyone else who Joe has touched from Buffalo NY

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God seems to take the best when they are young.I will miss JOE being on this earth with us.Though i have never seen or met him,his music is a big part of my familys life.We sing his songs everyday,even my 4 and 6 year old daughter and son respectively.THANKS JOE.

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Stand Up; Get UP, Stand Up, don’t give up the fight. I would urge all in the strongest terms to give. Of themselves in the fullest measure. Of ,Their very life’s’ blood; to Joe’s family. Not today, as much as in six months, a year, 18 months or five years form now, give to them a tangible gift. Like the one that you have received. (Bad record deals = 2 pound, fifty less vat) I know I count the man as family ( the true family o’ man). Where I come for family is a treasured responsibility We are all Joe Strummer. Or simply we are not.

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OK lads this is radio CLASH F**k da’ satellite, the body of John Mellor is no more. He didn’t need it and we don’t either ( thank all the gods, we where blessed with his words and sweet soul, for as long as we had them). If you can stand up and say I am Joe Strummer, Well, then you are mate ( and he would have told you so his’ self) and let the bastards sneer and tell you to f**k off. If your true, if you are Joe Strummer ( a voice of the people ). Then when your voice is no longer heard. The world of humans is no longer anything for us to give, a half a f**k about. He and Mick and a few others. Came along, at the right time to stop the rot, one man’s PUNK is another’s Saint. Punk is a label, given out by others. Joe Strummer is A call to action, not for you but for all of us. Care, Believe, Feel , Attack!!! INJUSTICE; to hell with all law! We all Know that it is wrong to judge others for there thoughts. A crime is not breaking the law, A CRIME is allowing others to be abused by any law! Injustice is not Joe Strummer. Joe was and is the belief in justice . All my heart felt love and sympathies to this wife and children. He was among the best of men, that I have ever met.- I will get you back for the beers as soon as we meet again.; the way I going you won’t have to wait long, boy O’; no great loss as the cause is strong. Joe Strummer is the COMMON MAN with a MESSAGE, get it ! The common is the message, if you don’t know that you’ll never know Joe. May he live forever. “Stagger Lee throwed seven…. and Billy said that he’d throwed eight!”

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I have had a lot of friends die in my life, but I have never been as sad as when Joe died. He has inspired so many in this world, including me. His words, melodies, and pure energy will never be forgotten. Attention all you wanna be punks: Joe showed us what it really is to be a punk. Just be yourself. There is this certain stereo-type associated with punks and that is exactly what it is, a stereo-type. He showed the world that he was not afraid to be himself, and we shouldn't either. That was the most important lesson he taught me, be yourself. Thank you Joe. See you on the other side.
nick patterson Jan 10, 2003

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My warmest condolences to the family and friends of the late Joe Strummer, and also condolences to his fans all over the world. There will be noone that can take his place. He maybe not changed the world but he definitely changed a whole generation of minds, how to look at the the world, with his music, his lyrics, his voice, his passion. Thank you so much Joe for allthe songs, all the joy, but also anger and desperation you shared with us who listened. I will carry your voice within me, forever.

Magnus Lemark, Sweden

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Vivere nei cuori di chi resta non è morire.
Non ti dimenticherò, Joe
Nicola, Pistoia, Italia

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The passing of Joe Strummer is deeply saddening and a great loss.He influenced and inspired so many of us in so many ways. His music and artistry will live forever.

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I was deeply shocked to hear of the death of joe strummer,a man who i looked up to and admired,for his incredible musical talent.His music kept me going through many of the hard times i have experienced,it was always an enormous pleasure to put one of his albums on,and even to this day i think that "london's calling"is the best album i have heard,playing it always made me feel as if i drifted into another time,i don't think there will ever be another album of this quality for a long while(if at all)I was never lucky enough to meet joe,and i was going to keep my eye open at this years glastonbury festival,where i knew he was a regular mixing with us"ordinary folk"to see if i could see him,and tell him just how much his music had inspired me to stand up for what i believed in,My sincere condolences go out to his family,and his freinds,and to all of us who are suffering the loss of such a great and talented individual.Joe strummer may u rest in peace,you may be gone,but you will never be forgotten.I take my hat off to you.R.I.P martin

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The best show I have ever seen was Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros in Provinssirock 1999! London Calling is the best album ever! Thanks for all the thoughts, the humor and revolutionary ideals you shared with us! Death or glory is never just another story. I will always remember you... I hope you get have a nice gig in Heaven with Elvis, Hendrix, Lennon and with many more.

Jukka K. FINLAND.

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Passion, emotion, aggression, love, hate, peace, war. He felt it and it was real. There was nothing false about Joe Strummer, remember the look on his face and the sweat soaked body. No-one could heckle Strummer!
1977,1978,1979,1980,181,1982,1983,1984 We've been lucky!
Who have they got today, fucking no-one I can think of?

He's wherever now and Sid can't get in his band cause he still can't play the fucking base. Joey's prepared to move to backing vocals now that Joe's in and Keith Moon was always a punk anyway, so he fits in perfect on drums!!!

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rock'n'roll will never die... thank you joe...
pier france

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SEE YA DOWN THE LAUNDRETTE JOE
FROM SPIT-NaJest CLASH CREW W12

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JOE STRUMMER-TOP FUCKING GEEZER. I'LL NEVER WHEN THE CLASH PLAYED BRIXTON AFTER BEING IN THE US OF A FOR AGES. SOME GUY JUMPS ON STAGE-THE BOUNCERS MOVE IN JOE HOLDS THEM BACK-GEEZER GRABS THE MIKE & SAYS WELCOME HOME BOYS!!!!-THE BEST GIGS BY FAR-CLASH CITY ROCKERS-SOUTH LONDON

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The first album I ever bought was The Clash. I was 10 years old. It changed my life completely. I can say that many Clash songs are part of my 'identity'. I had the luck to see Joe play, for the first and only time, in Portsmouth, on 19 November 2002. Just a month before... I couldn't believe it when I heard the news.

Thank you Joe for leaving your bullshit detector with us.

Nano

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It's just so sad. My brother and i love the clash, but were too young to see them live. We saw the mescaleros twice. I remember vividly seeing sweat fly off the neck of his guitar as joe changed chords on both nights. He really meant it. The passion was phenomenal. Thanks joe.

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CLASH : The band that gave me a reason to live for years, that make me live Rock'n'Roll. The last gang in town. Upright and clever enough to never reform. Rock esta noche. "Clash city rockers" tattooed on my body for ever. Thanx, Joe.
Pierre. Brussels

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Sayonara Joe…….

As a second-generation Clash fan, and an avid follower of The Mescaleros, it is with a heavy heart I write. With the blissed out strains of Jimmy Jazz filtering through my bedsit, I am, in short, gutted.

Who now will write about life in that parallel universe where everyone drinks tequila, carries six shooters, and dons vests and bandanas in some Hanoi shithouse. Who now will tell ‘bamboo kid’ that their heritage is rice and not coca-cola? Who now will be the coolest, sloganeering, believing king of the melody? And who now will scream in that guttural, westway drawl that London is burning?

Thankfully I saw Joe perform live three years ago on his first rock art tour, 10 years of listening to career opportunities on maximum volume, 10 years of frantic tapping to tommy gun, and 10 years of near tears when ever I listened to Washington bullets faded away that night. To see Strummer bang that telecaster while leaping about, snarling and spitting at the capitalists and fascists must have been akin to seeing Ali in his prime.

People talk about rock ‘showmen,’ well, you can keep Jagger in his lycra, Gallagher with his pout or Ozzy and his bats. A good frontman should just be a vehicle for the sumptuous tunes he has written, and Joe was that. You could see his lyrics and ideals in the veins pulsing on his neck, or the blood trickling down his arm after another misjudged strum. The man encapsulated what music is all about, stripped down with great lyrics and great delivery, so, he couldn’t sing like sinartra or dance like james brown. But to music that really matters, Strummer was, and always will be, the poet laureate of thinkers and believers.

thanks for it all joe
Owen Blackhurst, lancs, u.k

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Que la tierra te sea leve,Joe.

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Merci pour toi, Merci...

Julien

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The only influence in my life that was nothing but positive is gone and the crater Joe left is enormous.

Someone wrote that he will be no farther away than the "play" button of your stereo but that's not nearly close enough. I never got the chance of telling him how much his music means to me. Whether I'm pissed, sad, happy or relaxed there's always a Clash or Mescaleros tune to help me pull through or make things even better.

I read somewhere that a good way to deal with the feeling of grief and loss in situations like this is to try to fulfill the wishes of the departed. Remember how he touched you and try to best of your ability to reach out and touch others.

My most sincere condolences to everyone in his family, all his bandmates (past and present), friends and fans.

Sleep in eternal peace my beloved guiding star. Rest assured that I will never forget all you taught me, even if the silence makes me lonely.

Mattias

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1977 manchester on stage with my idols THE CLASH arm round joe singing white riot one memory that will be with me always , i was 15 and lived for the music i remember waging school to go into manchester the band where signing at hmv on market street i met all the band and got my album signed by joe,mick,topper,and paul, thanks for the memorys the man may be gone but the legend will live for ever buzz

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NO FRONT MAN WILL EVER COMPARE TO YOU JOE.101% ALL THE TIME.ENERGY, VISUAL INTENSITY, HONESTY,JUST A DECENT BLOKE.ANY AGEING PUNK WHO IS REFUSED INTO HEAVEN, WELL DONT WORRY STRUMMER WILL HAVE SUSSED THE BACK DOOR,HE WILL HAVE IT OPEN AND WE,LL DODGE THE BOUNCERS AGAIN.TILL THE NEXT TIME

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I was only in my early teens when I first got into the Clash and 'secured' my first 7" at a local party (I think it was Tommy Gun)and was hooked. Got to work the day 'it' happened and saw it on the tv when talking to one of my colleagues. It felt like a death in the family, the sweat started to run and I had to leave. I watched a video I have of the Clash at Washington 83 and Tokyo 82. Especially at Washington Joe is at his 'contentious' best and when he blasts into 'I'm so bored with the USA'you want to get up and wreck the house!! Joe will be in heaven (On the left wing of course).

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Just wanted to send condolences to Joe's family. Joe's music always made me feel more like a human being.

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god damn it.....i'm so sorry man, maybe you won't be with us, but your legacy will be with me for the rest of my life. see you soon, punk! Leo.

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a huge influence but an even greater loss
good journey, we hardly knew ye

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My condolences

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My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who was ever touched by Joe. He has helped me through some tough times with his lyrics and music. I can not even describe the amount of respect and graditute that i have for him. WE LOVE YOU JOE!

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Joe Strummer forever changed the way I listen to music. He has been an inspiration over the years and will be deeply missed.

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Mi mas sentido pésame para la familia de Joe, y para la música en general pues perdemos a uno de los mejores si no el mejor. Su música y su voz, desde los 101´ers hasta los mescaleros, siempre ha sido original y nos ha hecho estar de buen rollo. Donde quiera que estés, gracias.
Carlos.

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Felt so sad I just had to cry
when I heard that Strummer Joe had die
When I looked outside the sky was blue
like the Californian sun was made for you
I sat all day and I sat all nite
'til the stars came out to shine so bright
But the sky was diff'rent like your strum-guitar
there was stripes and beams shooting out of a star
The Midnight Cowboy bursting into a sun
You're the only one Joe, the only one!
(to be strummed on a beaten telecaster...or any stringinstrument...shifting from G to C twice...to A-minor to B-Major also twice...then land on a muted Y)
Tanks for reading this.

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joe was a true punk. your music changed my life. " Nothing stands the pressure of the clash city rockers."
rock on joe!!

-amanda

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My sincere condolences to Joe's family. The world has lost a great human being. I saw him several times. The first time was at the Bond in NYC 1981.
I also saw him at the Guvernment in Toronto 2001 and was thrilled to meet him at the Global A Go-Go release at HMV in Toronto.

Joe will be sadly missed......

Rest In Peace
Dan Carty
Hamilton Ontario Canada

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Joe Strummer changed my life. His music beckoned me through my teen-age and kept me from joining the army. His call lead me through a Philosophy degree and into my 5th grade classroom as a school teacher in NH USA. I now have a son, Liam, and he and my wife will discuss the meaning and impact of Joe and the rest of the Clash for a long time.
Go easy, step lightly and stay free Joe. Jordan Fletcher

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Joe you're a legend.

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Stuck for words to say, what can you say? only this Joe Strummer was apart of all our teenage years, Jazzy and Lola be proud of your dad and remember he will always be with you in Heart and Spirit. Hand in Hand we'll walk the miles, of the road to ROCK N ROLL.... From DIPPER NO 1 MISSY

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At thirteen years old back in 1977 me and my mates used to listen to the clash album religiously evry saturday nite it was the only music around that meant anything to us for that joe you will always be remembered tim leeds

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J'ai découvert Clash à 15 ans. Et depuis Clash m'accompagne. Je ne t'oublirais jamais Joe. Merci

Olivier Daboval

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"Goodbye & farewell, Joe R.I.P" Uli from Germany

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tiefe trauer fuer einen der auszog gutes zu tun.
wir werden joe nie vergessen, denn er lebt in seinen liedern weiter.
kuni

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I never realised quite how much Joe meant to me until it was too late. He was truly a legend and the world will be a poorer place without him.
"I'm all lost...".
Roisin Moriarty, London.

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Joe and the Clash changed my life... so sad to lose the most underrated musician of our time. Tim. St. Catharines

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When my brother bought me "The Clash" album (selfish reason on his part) when I was 11 in 1980 all my friends were listening to their older brothers Led Z. and Black Sabbath albums. Therefore most thought I was some sort of crazy since punk, at that time, was unheard of in my city. Joe Strummer literally changed the way I looked at the world and opened my mind to things which, at the time, few 11 year olds ever thought about. They are still the only band I know of where the music and message transcends time. I still carry that album (CD now) and London Calling in my car and pull it out to listen to it in the house on a regular basis. If the little "chip and pop" bands out there could do a fraction of what Joe and the Clash were able to, they wouldn't be as god awful as they are. They simply don't get it. RIP JOE...

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Bis bald Joe!

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you have got my back patch

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as a 15 yr old and avid music fan i'm deeply saddened that this happened.Joe had such a great impact on me and i'm only a teen.he taught me so much.and now i must pay him respesct by proclaiming his honor all over.evry skatepark will have an ode to joe,somethin like''joe strummer,rip.now hopefully ican move on with what i've learned and that is how he will live on.he wasn't afraid,he was a great soul.i'll miss you,joe.-mike nypaver.TxOx sirrah sirrah

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Rock'n'Roll will never die !

Elvis Aaron Presley R.I.P ..

Joe thanks for your wonderful songs .. Be happy & keep rockin' in paradise mate !

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Joe, jamás olvidaré tu concierto en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Para siempre estarás en los corazones de aquellos que te quisimos en esta parte del Atlántico. Canarias también llora tu muerte, igual que lloró la de Lorca o la de Víctor Jara. Ahora también vives en estas Islas que con tu música se pareció mucho más al paraíso.

José Antonio Neketan (Canary Islands)

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Joe, jamás olvidaré tu concierto en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Para siempre estarás en los corazones de aquellos que te quisimos en esta parte del Atlántico. Canarias también llora tu muerte, igual que lloró la de Lorca o la de Víctor Jara. Ahora también vives en estas Islas que con tu música se pareció mucho más al paraíso.
José Antonio Neketan

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You'll be Dead and the War is won Tommy Gun

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thanks for your conscious spirit of revolt
RESPECT

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From Ian Brown and myself, our thoughts go out to Joe's family and friends. We will miss him enourmously. Let's all keep his spirit alive. The world, not just the music business, needs more people like him. Peace.
Ian Brown, Steve Lowes & all at Retaliate First Management.

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Simply the Best.....R.I.P jOE....play your music to the angels,you were and still are SIMPLY THE BEST....your music will live forever..Ian(Glasgow)

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Nothing to say . . . It's too hard

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you never knew how much it meant to me to be "in the service of the king"
goodbye govner..
kev

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We will miss him so much!!!!! My sister cried when she heard the news. I couldn't believe it. It was around 1980 when my sister and I were for the first time on a concert of The Clash in Düsseldorf (Germany)and it changed our lives in so many ways. It influenced my life, my taste of music, my guitarplaying. It's strange, I'm 42 now and some weeks ago I was asked to name my Top 5 of musicians. Of course Joe Strummer was one of them. And now he is gone ...

Isolde Winter, Dormagen, Germany

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Good bye, Joe! We will miss you. Your music was one of the most important things that happened to me in my life. And through it you will stay with us as long as we live. Elmar, Berlin

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Thanks for all, Joe. I sing your songs since I am six years old. I miss you. We'll meet in Garageland.
Burn (Germany)

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You were one of the greatest.
Only the good die young.
ROCK!

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My old friend and confidante gone to the Paris Marathon above. Godspeed Joe, - Aussie punks in boardshorts

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i grew up on the clash evern since i was three my dad would play clash city rockers and call me a clsh a rocka iam 14 now and it deeply sadens me to know that my idol joe strummer died at only the age of 50 without me every seeing him playing live or being add to the rock and roll hall of fame i can only remember him by stories albums and pictures now.

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Rest in Peace

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Nadie como Joe......aqui en sudamerica The Clash fue lo maximo.....ninguna banda toco, cnato y hablo como ellos......una banda con ideales, que creia en lo que cantaba.....se fue Joe....nos estamos volviendo viejos muy pronto....Hasta siempre en mi memoria

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hey. at the time of joe's death, i felt shock more then anything else...for me, this is an even greater loss then that of john lennon...i will always love you joe, as a person, an artist, everything, and i'll never forget (nor stop listening to your music that changed my life not so long ago) you for that--RIP, our angel with a guitar...
~*~IndieGrrrl~*~

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God speed, Joe Strummer. Thanks for all the energy, life, soul...as well as the great music and lyrics. You defined a generation in a way no one else had done since John Lennon.

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The Clash: These guys were my IDOLS growing up in California in the 80's. Sort of advanced for my age, I was just in 6th grade when I picked up their first album and for years after that, everything in my life was "The Clash". Their music is what first awakened in me a sense of self and the idea that there was a bigger world going on around me. Later, as I grew, their music helped me define my own feelings towards world politics. Big ju-ju! Strong magic guys!
Now even all these years later and I'm a 33 year old married woman with a ho-hum job (pretending I enjoy it), I still play tapes of their music in my car. Riding down the road with my windows down, and I'm sure all the local kids wonder who is this middle aged lady playing loud punk? -:0) Heh!

I was totally stunned to hear of Joe's untimely death. Horrible news of black armband calliber. We will all be the worse off for the loss. We all miss you Joe. Thank you and Mick, Topper and Paul for being so influential in making a young girl into the person I am today. Love Always! ~Ka

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To a great friend that i never knew, listening to your music just made me ready for anything the world could chuck at me, thanks mate, rest in eternal peace, love to your wife and kids may god keep them strong.

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My condolences and prayers to Joe's wife and daughters. Joe was an incredible human being. I've listened to him since 1979 and he just grows on you. A brilliant writer, lyricist and performer. You will be missed just as you were coming back to the fore front of music. Global a go go is just what is needed in music. something different and great. instead of the same old crap. Thanks for all the music and influence.
God Bless
Matt Daly

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I remember when we hopped trains from Okalhoma to Oakland in 1979. You had a good soul. May the Lord bless and keep you.

Peter Unpingco

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With no doubt Joe and the Clash tought me more than my parents ever could. One of the saddest days in my life.
Christian, Berlin, Germany

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When I got wind that Joe Strummer left his mother earth it hurt. Joe paved the way for alot ofthe punk scene. He was one of the god fathers of PUNK and now he's just a memory of something I will never forget. I must have been 8 years old when I first heard the Clash that was back in 1984. I listened to London Calling with my older brother. It was at that moment that I Fell in Love with the Clash. Joe was an influence to every single punk in this whole fucked up world. When I was living on the street's and when ever I get pissed, depressed or disturbed I alawys listen to Joe's voice and all the anger, pain, and hate leave my mind. I'd smoke a joint and let his voice penetrate ears (via my head phones). I will trully miss Joe he made me feel the best when I was feeling sick and tired of life all together. He really lifted my spirits everytime I would listen to him. Joe's memory will be passed on to my little boy Christen and hopefully he will enjoy Joe as much as I have I will miss Joe. My he live on in memory and in spirit for all the old and for "ALL THE YOUNG PUNX" -TOBY ANTI, Salt Lake City, UT

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Joe, you made punk rock what it is today but above all of that you made music what it is today. You will sadly be missed by all but your music will still be in our hearts and play forever...
Thank you for everything

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Heaven couldn't wait for you.
R.I.P., Joe.
Nicola, Pistoia, Italia

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Joe was the BEST. I remember being LITTLE, like 7 or 8, watching the video for "Rock The Casbah" thinking, "That guy is soooo cool." I've adored him ever since. What a loss...Joe Strummer was everything ANY musician should aspire to, no matter what kind of music they're into: He was hardcore, genuine, intelligent, talented, gifted, funny, politically minded, and driven towards change and enlightenment, and getting his message out to everyone he could. He will always be missed, and I don't think I'll ever be "okay with" his passing, it just isn't fair. Death AND Glory, Joe!!!

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What are we gonna do now?!

Condoloences to the family, friends and everyone who Joe touched!

Stu
Hamilton, Canada

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To me... you were the only Joe that mattered!

You shall be missed!

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in 1977 i was 16 bored with everything till i heard the first lp it changed my life you wrote songs about kids like for kids like me nobody inspired me more than you did now im 41 4 kids and im still a boy at heart and i still in love with rock n roll whooa
YOU WERE ONE HELL OF A INSPIRATION
AND THE WORLD HAS LOST A TRUE GENTLEMAN
BUT HEAVENS GAINED A NEW STAR
BYE JOE XXXXXXXXX

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I sat here trying to put into words how I felt about Joe Strummer, and about his death. The fact is I can't! All I can say is Joe Strummer will be missed. THANK YOU Joe for it all. R.I.P

Jay
USA

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I am just hearing about this ... truly tragic. The power of Joe's voice and the potency of his lyrics on the Clash's first and second albums made me drop out of college when I was 19 and prosue what I really loved and desired ... music. You know something Joe, at 27 years old, I'm still doing it and couldn't be happier (broke as hell but loving every minute!) Thank you Joe ... I will remember you at this Saturday's show!
What's My Name ....
Shawn~Mafia

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Well, I just heard the news of Joe's death today. Needless to say, I'm stunned. His music touched my soul. I'm a Clash fan to this day and forever. In an era where apathy reigned, Joe showed us all that things still mattered and actions were not only needed, but required to facilitate change.

My prayers go out to Joe's family. God Bless.

Bob
Augusta, Georgia, USA

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How could I tell you about this awful Christmas time.
Was driving listening at the news, moving myself to go again(cold water in face...)
I heard the speaker telling us an incredible message.Joe, the clash,..death?!
I stopped the car.
I stopped myself.

a part of me (of us) is over. the best time. the teenage energy, my story, what he gave me/us, (I tryed to understand everything he write, he shout,(in english!!!!)Maybe i was good at school in english because of this teenage heroe! .
And the Mescaleros, the same Joe Strummer, great! all those years, waiting for him, for Mike, and paul to come again, just for a show, to prove the world they still were the last gang in town!
Mescaleros's was a so creative new direction.

what can we do now? got an idea..
sing, and sing, at home, in our cars, in the bath, with the same energy, that's what he would like to ear, in his paradise studio!
listen, Joe, we'll never forget!
A lot of people won't get no justice tonight,
it's not Armagideon times
it's strummer time!


Laurent/02/01/08
North of France

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Joe Strummer was a genius and the music of the Clash changed my life. I still get chills when I listen to the Clash, as if hearing it for the first time. Nothing in music today comes close to them. Joe's death is heartbreaking for so many who felt as if they knew him through his music. My heart goes out to all his family and friends. Peace.

Chris Asaro
Athens, Georgia, USA

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It's just sad!

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I hated to hear of it and it saddens me deeply. My thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with his family at this trying time. I'm sorry to hear of your loss... ~Kat

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j.s., ever since the age of 5 Ive heard your voice from my brothers' ghetto-blaster. it sticks in my brain as memories never forgotten. Thanks

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I remember seeing The Clash sometime in 77/78 at The Music Machine in Camden. It was midnight on a Sunday night, and they were really late coming on stage. We were really wiped out with the wait.

The band burst onto stage, and literally lifted us onto our feet. A phenomenal gig.

Joe Strummer really drove that band. Always came across as a straight-forward, honest bloke. You don't get many of them in the public eye. Joe will be really missed.

RIP

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Great guy, great work, we´ll sure miss him. Martin.BuenosAires.

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i would like to thanks one of the men
who helped me to enjoy my youth.
Now I'm 38, and I have 4 children, but
I think that the energy I got today is
a fruit of my good teen age
comes from

keep you singin' loud, Joe.

We'll listen


Adriano Bugli
38 years old
Rimini, Italy

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So sad... We have always loved listening to your music
In rememberance, Nina

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Over two weeks after the passing of rock music's greatest ever frontman and lyricist, I am still shocked that someone with such a lust for life like Joe should have moved on so young. I never met Joe but his music and philosophies have influenced me more than any teacher has. His music has provided a blueprint for many bands the world over and was my main influence in picking up a guitar, because he always looked like he enjoyed what he was doing on stage.

I can honestly say that Joe Strummer is my all time hero. It is strange to think that Joe should be thought of as a hero because he probably didn't believe in them! As for all the people who say he sold out, I have read many books, magazines, press clippings, interviews and articles about Joe over the years and what struck me about him was his honesty and integrity in the face of the criticism. It is an admirable quality. He never sold out. Long live The Clash, Long live Strummer!

Andy, aged 19 of Coventry, U.K

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Condolences to your FAMILY. It's ALIVE REBEL SOUL. Thank's for everything JOE. An spanish boy ...ERNESTO.

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Cuando me enteré de la muerte de Joe algo quedó vacio en mi persona.Se desvaneció la oportunidad de verle algún día con su telecaster en el escenario y intercambiar unas palabras. Gracias por ser una de las personas más influyentes en esta vida. Sin Clash la música no seria lo mismo. Sigue vivo ESPÍRITU REBELDE!

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it was my first and my last concert of Joe ,i touched your hand at Liverpool and i will play your song with the same hand,Rock will never die
because you are still with us.message to you joe from a french rocker

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When i heard to say i was gutted is putting it lightly. Its like a favourite uncle has past away. Having met the man himself when he last played Newcastle (after a large amount of blaggin/bribing/threatening) I was star struck to meet him face to face. It is a sad lose made all the worse due to the lack reconigition he received whilst alive. Joe we salute you.

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joe...I LOVE YOU... I'M SOOOOOO SAD...

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Joe Strummer has had a huge inpact on my life through his music and I thank him for that. R.I.P. Also would like to forward my deepest condolences to his family at these hard times.

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January 7th. I'll just see a photo now or read something wonderful about him and I cry and my heart aches. I don't know if I'll ever be alright with this. Love to you all.

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It's still almost unbelievable that we're starting a new year in a world without Joe Strummer. He opened my ears to rock'n'roll and my eyes to this troubled yet wonderful world we inhabit. His work wasn't finished on this planet, but he wouldn't want us to mope about. Condolences to all.
Jonathan Ferguson, Toronto, Canada

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I'm forever greatful that I saw the clash in 1982 during the combat rock tour. Joe's reggae inflected rock forever opened my ears to music beyond the punk and new wave music I listened to in the 80's. Sandinista! is still my favorite album despite not being the critics choice throughout the years. I think that triple album showed Joe's true colours as an artist of great integrity because he and his mates wanted to explore all facets of music and more importantly he wanted his fans to join in his musical journey. Joe was instrumental in making that album affordable to the masses. Such an egalitarian and passionate stance is unheard of now in today's manufactured pop factory. Your music will forever live on in my heart.
Wayne from Calgary

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The news broke our hearts here in my corner of Los Angeles. I am inspired on a daily basis by the words. Thanks - GLORY

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Joe Strummer -- a courageous, principled, charismatic, passionate, amazingly energetic, endlessly cool, unconforming, vibrant, quixotic, beautiful genius/ visonary. Quite simply, you were my hero.
Ever since I've heard the horrifying news that Joe Strummer had passed away, I've felt overwhelmingly distressed and sick that the world has lost such a compassionate and brillant human being. It's not just a loss to the music industry, but to the cultural and political fabric of society. I'm 31 years old, and I cannot believe that I'll never have the privilege of seeing Joe perform again or hearing any new material from the voice of my hero. I absolutely loved his new material and was eagerly anticipating future albums. Joe's renaissance has been cut short all too soon! I've spent the last 2 weeks in a state of numbness, wishing that I would awake any moment to discover that Joe's death was all just a terrible nightmare. Iggy Pop sadly wrote that he wished Joe's death wasn't true -- I certainly can relate to that! Today, it seems that the reality has finally hit me like a load of bricks. In a cathartic moment, I finally decided to write some of my thoughts down tonight as I listened to FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, with teary eyes. Joe's compelling and witty lyrics endlessly inspire me; in fact, they've changed the course of my life -- for the better! His voice is my favourite sound to hear in the world.
It pains me to think that Joe's entire existence has been marred by tragic events: he never knew his paternal grandparents since they were killed in a trainwreck in Colonial India;his father grew up in an orphanage;he never was on good terms with his father; his only brother committed suicide; soon after the death of his father, at a young age, his mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer; the record companies screwed him over, in effect, silencing him for 11 years and denying him of his greatest joy--making music. And if that wasn't enough, Joe never received a fraction of the recognition that he so rightly deserved! Now, I'm afraid that his wife and children have been exposed to this tragic legacy, with the loss of this dear man. My heart goes out to them! My sincerest condolences...
I saw Joe on the "Cut the Crap" tour in 1984 (Toronto)--one of my first rock concerts -- and with the Mescaleros in 1999 (Toronto), 2000 (Glasgow),and 2001 (Toronto). All of his performances were equally incredible -- he really knew how to ROCK IT! In Nov. 2001,I was fortunate enough to meet Joe briefly outside the concert venue in front of his tour bus. He exuded a strong sense of warmth, authenticity, and love; he was generous with his time, patiently signing autographs and posing for pictures -- in fact, he even offered to share his pizza with us on his tour bus! We were too stunned and shy to take him up on his offer -- I obviously regret that we didn't. I also wish that I had properly thanked him for influencing my life in such a positive way...
Joe -- the world has lost a rebellious angel. You were the light of my life. No one will ever replace you. Thank you for the music, wisdom, and inspiration. I'll forever miss you.
--Andrea (Toronto, Canada)

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I cannot really comment about Joe's goin' away...
...I've been listening to The Clash since I was 16, now I'm 23 and I'm sure I won't ever forgive Joe Strummer.
He is an unforgivable presence.
Paola-

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One amazing band is getting together; Joey Ramone, John Entwhistle, and now Joe. Working on the Magnificent Seven?

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Joe and the Clash got me through the 80's and beyond, influenced my views of society and politics, and contributed greatly to more than a few garage bands. God Save Joe Strummer
Walt - NJ USA

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a few weeks on ......, but the pain still cuts deep
Mark G W , Devon , England.

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joe strummer ist tot. schade.

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I'm so thankful to have had the chance to meet Joe Strummer in person after his concert in Dublin in November 2001.
I always loved and will love his music which means so much to me and I got to know him as very nice, warm and friendly person.

This memory and your wonderful music will stay in my heart forever.
Thank you so much, Joe.

Thorsten (Germany)

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Joe Strummer and not forgetting The Clash,they both have brought me lots of comfort in my life.Thank you! Pekka ,Finland

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Another light has gone out from our lives. Thanx for the legacy Joe, along with Mick, Paul and Topper you will continue to inspire us with the music, style and politics that will never die. Stay Free!!!

Fyonah

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God bless Joe.Thanks for everything.
Love always.
Lee.
London.

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I´m feel real sad and sorprised about this tragedy.Last year Joe its supposed to play here in Mexico but the show was canceled.I didn´t know and I was outside in the place.I was expecting Joe´s back and maybe tell him how much I love his work.But live is strange.¡Vaya con Dios querido maestro! Pancho Tejeda México

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I heard rumors about Joe's death about 15 minutes before playing a show on December 23rd but as no one knew anything definite, I didn't believe it to be true. When the news were confirmed, I was devasted. Although I was born in 1979, of all the bands I've loved and listened to, the Clash probably had the deepest impact on my life. I bought the "London Calling" and s/t albums when I was eleven years old and since then Joe and the Clash have been the soundtrack to my life. I was lucky to see Joe and the Mescaleroes in Hamburg in June 1999 and listening to and watching Joe play that beat up Telecaster brought tears to my eyes (a highly undesireable state for a 19 year old punkabilly AT A SHOW!).
I would like to wish Joe's wife and the girls all the best in these hardest of times.
Nick of Colt .45, Germany

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Grew up with the songs of clash. Now the haeven is waiting for your tunes!

tiocfaidh ar la, my lad!

Farewell - herbert

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JOE'S GONE! "IL NOSTRO GENERALE STRUMMER" HAS CHANGED MY LIFE LIKE MANY OTHERS'..
BUT UP TO TODAY I STILL HAVE NOT HAD THE GUTS TO PRESS THE PLAY BUTTON OR PUT THE NEEDLE ON ALL THE VYNIL ALBUMS AND 7" I HAVE! I KNOW THAT TEARS WOULD REALLY FLOW, LIKE NOW I AM WRITING.
A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE THE SAD ONE, I WAS TALKING ABOUT THE CLASH TO A NEW FRIEND TELLING HIM HOW MUCH THEY MEANT TO ME, AND HOW MUCH THEY OPENED MY MIND AND VIEWS! I CAN ONLY CRY NOW, EVEN KNOWING THAT HE PROBABLY WOULD NOT LIKE US TO DO THAT, BUT HE'D RATHER SEE US KEEP FIGHTING TO "STAY FREE, TAKING OVER AND NOT TAKING ORDERS!"!!!

<< AND AFTER ALL THIS, WON'T YOU GIVE ME A SMILE ? >> OR COURSE, "GENERALE STRUMMER", I WILL SMILE AGAIN ! SORRIDERO' ANCORA! BUT I'LL MISS YOU 'TILL MY LAST DAY!
DEBBIE, MILAN - ITALY
P.S. PLS CHECK TOM MORELLO ( RATM/AUDIOSLAVE) COMMENTS ON JOE STRUMMER www.audioslave.com HE WAS HIT LIKE ALL OF US 20 YEARS AGO AND STILL KEEPING JOE IN HIS HEART!

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Your music + inspiration lives on, compadre.
Love + sympathy from the Clash City Rockers of Gibraltar

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I've had two weeks to think about this but still feel like the world's most inarticulate man. Maybe it's enough to say that I've frequently felt stupid for sitting crying my eyes out for a guy I didn't know. Here's to you Joe.
I hope that all these messages of love bring some comfort to Joe's family and friends. You loved and were loved by a man with a great big heart and soul. Signed K., Scotland.

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all around the world, the real spirit of the Clash, is understood by few few people...and today, in a particular way. These few people will never forget...thanks Joe...SHERIFF DON'T LIKE IT, ROCKIN' THE CASBAH! ciao da Genova.

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You'll never be forgotten.

i.

Osaka, Japan

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Thank you, Joe Strummer.

Y.O. & I.M.

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joe had a deep impact in my life as well as a lot of others,his humanism was unique in rock n' roll culture and he always had the believe that he could help the world with his music not caring about personal profit.Additionaly he was the most dynamic frontman and the most inventive on stage. thank you for everything joe i 'll miss you

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...up there, where all the best souls are, in the "garageland", our Rudie can't fail...His poetry, his music, guitar and voice were strong and proud. Proud for any kid, any grown man, family and nation who understood those virtues. He is not dead and will never be...through our mics and guitars Joe Strummer shell live forever....God bless his soul and listen to the music.....

Trifa with brothers and friends

from Serbia, Belgrade.......

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thank you joe.
you will never be forgotten.
love,
rey

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Unfortunately Joe Strummer and the Clash were before my time, but from what I hear he was a great influence on the punk scene. And anyone that has that kind of recognition on getting punk rock where it is today desreves a spot in my book. "I never knew ye,yet you rocked the world."
AMCO>Mutt

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Thank you Joe for all the music and inspiration. John

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This loss is personal for me too.

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I recently went to New York and paid my respects to John Lennon, another person who always had the courage of his convictions. I wrote him a simple note of thanks and I'll say the same to you Joe. Thanks Joe love Rakesh.

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Watch over us Joe...

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Joe Strummer and the clash were one of the most vital bands ever. he will be sadly missed for his passion and commitment to music

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I'm now 42 years old, and a singer by avocation. Joe was a great influence on me musically and politically. He was saying truly important things about the world around us even while being in the (shallow) music business.

What a gift to have lived during Joe Strummer's time.
God, this sucks -- that he died so young. I was looking forward to growing old and hearing his view of the world as I reached the senior citizen years.

I'll always sing with Joe in my living room to "White Man in Hammersmith Palais," which was such a passionate performance.

Bye, Joe.

Condolences to Joe's family.

-Catherine from Brooklyn, New York

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I`ll never forget Joe singin "C'mon baby let the good times roll" on the Rude Boy Video...I was really into Punk at that time...and I thought..wow..there is much more in Punk than 1,2,3,4....!
And that was Joe for me...maybe all of the Clash!
Shit! Thank you Joe...and I won`t forget your family!

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adios father joe hasta luego from your italian fans ciao

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One of the seminal figures in rock(an accomplished actor too - remember Mystery Train?).

The Clash were the definite punk band and one of the finest bands to emerge out of the confused 70'- thanks chiefly to Joe Strummer their principal songwriter and visionary. A huge loss to rock music.

Suranjan

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MAY PUNK-GOD REST HIS SOUL !

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i was never a clash fan but,joe will be missed by me.a true individual with a heart of gold.real music has lost a shining star. markus. http://markusabused.tripod.com/main.htm

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I'LL MISS YOU JOE

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I'm crushed, that's all I can say. //Lena

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Christmas '79 I bought the London Calling double album, although I was into punk and new wave, it was this that changed my attitude and that of my friends. Thank you Joe & RIP.
My heart goes out to your family.
Mark Windsor

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Thanks for writing one of the geatest pages of the universal history of music.

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JOE STRUMMER will always be with us! LOVE and RESPECT!!!!!from greece

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So sad to hear of Joe’s passing over, its like my brother has died. Went to see Joe in Dublin last year. I thought it would be more of a freak cabaret show with a bit of cajun rockabilly thrown in, there is always a real danger in going to see HEROES but I have to admit Joe Strummer was TOP! We woz well tuned in going in, the Olympia had a nice smell about it, burnt strawberries I think. Mr Strummer looks much the same, his Band were young guns(apart from the fiddle player!). Those waif like geezers really rocked the joint, maan!! Loud geetar maximum rock n roll feedback (I fink Paul Weller son was on lead)and crashing symbals et al, half the songs he played were Clash songs, and even the ones I didnae know were ok, there was only one song I didnt like, a dirge about Shaktar Donesk (Who I think are a ex-commie football team or somet, Im gonna buy the jersey). I would have paid the £20 for 'Police and Thieves' alone. loads of reggae/ska stuff, 'the Harder they come,' by Jimmy Cliff, 'Armagideon Time' and many other poptastic trax etc, among his timecapsuled encore was 'Londons Burning' and 'A message to you Rudy' dedicated to anyone who was ever a rude boy (big cheer) and played with trombone and sax and fiddle!! Absolutely brilliant!! I even danced!!! He got a great reception and the crowd were still cheering 20minutes after he left the stage. It was well deserved, still held his hand to his head to make sure it dont fall off (the weight of all those idea’s must be immense), just bringing his music to de people, a kinda celebration of de human spirit wha' or just an old pubrocker who jumped on a amphetamine fuelled bandwagon that was punk, saw his chance, sold his spare guitar strings, and took it with both hands and now can get his music across to millions, anyway fair play to him. A great night. 25 effin years ago fuk me. A bloody good night. Mr Joe U de Man, maan. We thank and salute you Mr Joe Strummer, Clash City Rocker, take a bow. world take notice - yis were missing out.......gone but not forgotten, rest in peace Joe, you’ve earned your rest. Thanks for everything, luv ya for everything.

Vincent Skinner

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A part of my youth went with you Joe. Thanks for leaving behind some of the music that will help me to remember those days.

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Des d'aquest racó del Mediterrani, gràcies Joe.

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Je suis très touché par la disparition de Joe Strummer,
Mes condoléances à sa famille et à ses proches collaborateurs.
Joe vivra dans nos mémoires et sa musique restera à jamais dans nos souvenirs.
Abder OUAQQA

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A good musician passed away
but his shadow will rise again in his music
and in the people who carry this feelings in their heart

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you were a genius and a legend........... paul

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WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU
YOUR MUSIC WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON
YOU CHANGED MY LIFE FOR EVER, "YOU ARE THE ONLY FRIEND THAT MATTERS."

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Artists only! Missing you, Claudia

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Being head of music for a big Berlin Radio Station, a long time Clash-Fan and an ex-punk musician myself I was deeply shocked when the sad news reached me.I've seen the Clash several times (first 1978 in Birmingham / England), I've seen the Mescaleros and I was lucky to talk to the great guy,singer and musician in June 2001 (an interview for my own Berlin based Rock'n'Roll-Show 'The Prime Cuts'on Radio Eins 95.8 fm). I can't believe he's gone - The music he made (from the 101ers on, but exspecially the Clash) meant so much to me - I don't believe I would have picked up an electric guitar if it wasn't for him and The Clash. R.I.P., Joe - thank you for the music.
Peter
p.s.: I will do a two-hour Joe Strummer special on Radio Eins on Wednesday, January 8th, 9:00 - 11:00pm. You can listen to it on www.radioeins.de

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Let the sun fall on the apple..... Well, that is what I'm going to do,by planting an apple tree at the allotment (here in Hastings). Hey! 'cos Joe was always into his roots.
God Bless & cheers for kickin' my arse into action!
Chris Tomlinson

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I see Joe two times . 1988 in Bradford and 1991 with the Pogues in Berlin. He gave his total energy. He was a man who fought for
justice and I think he lived his idealism. The future is unwritten..KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. Infortuanately we must go on this way
without him. I will miss him Wolfgang, Berlin, Germany

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JOE STRUMMER - A GREAT MAN

When Joe played live, it was always a joyous occasion.
I'll miss him.

S.J.

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There is nothing I can say that has not already been said. He'll be sadly missed. I only saw him play once, in Newcastle a couple of years ago. He opened the show with London Calling, I cannot describe the feeling it gave me.
A sad loss.

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when i was in the eight grade the Clash was the only band that had ever made me feel that the social political was possible in music. Of course, it was through them that I discovered Bob Marley and my life long love of reggae music. Joe Strummer was as close to a musical hero as I ever had. His death is a great loss but his musical legacy is our gain and certainly an example that sadly most in the music industry will never come close to.
Thanks Joe.

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You will be missed... but your music will live on!

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Je suis profondément triste et je me sens très amer depuis le jour où j'ai appris la nouvelle, par hasard, à la une du journal Le Monde. Depuis, ce mauvais cauchemar continue. Toutes mes pensées vont à l'épouse de Monsieur Strummer, à ses deux filles et à sa belle-fille.
(I first think of Joe Strummer's widow and daughters)

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Joe touched so many of us so deeply with his powerful music, empathy, beautiful heart, passion for life and dedication to change this world for the better. It's strange how the death of someone you don't know personally can have such a tremendous impact, can break your heart. I'm too young to have seen the Clash, but I saw the Mescaleros twice and was blown away by how wonderful they were, how much charisma and energy Joe had. What a brilliant man. Words aren't enough to describe his impact, how much he will be missed, how much he gave us. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and bandmates. The world is a lot emptier without you, Joe, you gave us so much, and we will continue to fight for this world as you did throughout your life. Stay free, amigo.

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hi, my name is diego, i live in chile and like many others i'm crying the death of such a great human being like joe strummer, i know about joe, thanks to the clash and their lyrics not only inspired me but they show me another reality.
thank you joe strummer, and you'll be remembered here in chile.
salud y libertad.
diego.

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Strummer was one of my only elder Idols in the music industry. From the Clash, to the Mescaleros it was all good. He'll live in he heart of every musician, and he'll live in the heart of everything I write as a musician.

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thanx for the years of music and inspiration and my deepest sympathies and prayers for your family and friends .thank you for great memories you will be missed . rip joe

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REST IN PEACE JOE STRUMMER"

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Joe was an example that rock and roll has saved more lives than taken them. Thank you for saving mine.

Kevin / LA via SF

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love, hahe

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One of the Best Singer/Songwriter and charakterfull Bandleader has passed away.Thanks for the great Music . Rest in Peace . You sadly missed.
A big Clash-Fan Jossi from Aachen /Germany

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SEE HIM AT THE MOVE FESTIVAL BLOWN AWAY BY IT, ONE OF THE BEST GONE AGAIN

MICK

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Joe was one of the best.. Love the clash and you'll be missed

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rest in peace Joe. Alex from FRANCE

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strummmer me enseño a ver que despues de cargar miles de sacos de papas en la espalda todavia tenemos fuerzas para salvarnos.
mi sentido pesame.alvaro from venezuela y españa.

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THEIR GENERATION LOST JOHN LENNON, WE'VE LOST JOE
"IF MUSIC COULD TALK"- YOURS DOES JOE AND ALWAYS WILL-
LATER JOE, Martin West London Clash Crew.

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So very sad that the true King of Rock is gone from us.He said more in one line of any of his songs than most do in their entire career.He will be sorely missed.Jonathan Hood

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The Clash is the greatest rock band we ever have. No doubt about it. Stay free, Joe.

From Pete, Jakarta

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Although my love for THE CLASH and especially for Joe has recently born, introducted to me by my parents, I was pretty sorry to hear about his death. I pretty liked him! :( If there's something after life wish him the best!! Love

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Joe is not dead!
forever punk-forever Joe
Milovanovic - Serbia

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Joe bio si najveci. Hvala ti.
Ivan. Beograd -Srbija

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you are my guitar hero!
thank you for the greatest songs I've ever heard!
gary china

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Hats off gentlemen.

"May they all sleep tight down in hell tonight, or where ever they may be"

Go easy, step lightly, stay free ..."

With condolences to Joe's family and friends
Peter Stewart and Michelle Coetzee, Durban, South Africa.

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a great loss

"vic" Sunday

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My deepest condolences to Joe's family. Joe's music made all of us better people and that is eternal.

Joshua T. Klein

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great memories of the man, and the band...some of the greatest music in our time...will be truly missed...should I stay or should I go now? Joe we wish you stayed....erwin jands

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As Billy Joel saddly says one day" Only the good die young"... You've always been a great source of inspiration and a political and humanist model for so many of my gen and teen. Love to you and your family,
God bless you big boy... Kiss

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Words cannot describe the sorrow I feel for the loss of Joe. Whilst growing up in the 80's, all I ever listened to was the Clash. They were so deep and extremely interesting to me. While my friends preferred the Ramones (who were great by the way), I couldn't get over how talented and insightful the Clash were regarding their music, style, and lyrics. I still listen to them today more than any other band. Now I can identify with how my best friend felt when we lost Joey Ramone. I never had a chance to see them live and will be forever regretful. When I took my first trip to England in November of 2001, all I could think about was running into Joe or finding a connection to them there. I ended up at the 100 Club, but it was a whole different scene (swing dancing was quite nice, but not what I was looking for) so I left it at that. Every pub I entered I wondered, "Has Joe been here for a pint?" I so regret not seeing him play.
May God be with his family and friends through this very difficult time.
Kathy McDaniel-Lesnick, vacaville, california-U.S.A.

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My thoughts and prayers to Joe, his friends, and his family. I felt a great sense of loss at the passing of my hero, and by his words alone I almost felt as if I knew him, and that he knew me, (or at least how I was thinking), as well. I met him once in 1984, and that certainly has left an impression over the years. Don't know what else to say........

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I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Joe at the Roxy in Boston; 1999 I think it was, working for the local sound hire company.... I was in awe because I grew up a Clash fan, and here I was working with him! We spoke briefly after the show, but I was touched by what a truly nice man he was. I will always remember that moment, and I am saddened that he is gone.

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Something is over. For allways!
Joe Strummer and The Clash meas much more more than rock.

tomasz Tomaszewicz, Oslo, Norway

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Thank you Joe, the music I love wouldn't be the same without you and The Clash. You gave me the feeling that I was not alone, merci, Michael.

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I am deeply saddened by what has happened. Part of me has passed with Joe,a very important part of me.Joe's music really did change my life and I will be forever grateful for his music.Thank you Joe strummer.

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Still can't believe it.
Martin
Somerset

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Thank you Joe for sharing good & bad moments of my youth.
You & your music will live forever
Riccardo from Italy

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A great punk and a great man . See you later Joe.
Necas - Portugal

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...see you in your next life when we'll fly away for good. Gustaw Poland

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Joes music and style has given me a lot of beautiful moments in my live and has deep in me fixed to be a punk forever! Thank you for that! See you on stage in heaven.
Gabriel

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I was deeply saddened to hear of Joe's death. He had been such a powerful force in my life, both with the Clash and the Mescaleros. As I am only a senior in high school, I was never lucky enough to see the Clash play. I have relied on stories from my dad who saw them many times. I have been to both memorials in NYC, and offer my solemn condolences to his family and friends. Joe was truely one of the greatest musicians of an era, and I am deeply saddened that my idol is gone.

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No words can express what I'm feeling since I heard JOE doesn't live any longer. I'm so sad, full of mourning!
JOE was a really great man, I always wished I could meet him some day. It never happened, unfortunately not for 22 years. And now it's too late, forever too late!
Remembering "Rude Boy"" (seen ist for more than 20 times), remembering "Straight To Hell" (falling out of the window, while...), listening to "Rebel Waltz", Dizzy's Goatee", "Leopardskin Limousines" and especially to "Walker" with a shining candle beside YOUR photo all night.
Good bye, JOE!
You will be in my heart forever!
Miss YOU!
My condolences to Joe's wife and his kids!
Doris from Germany

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je n'aurai donc jamais pu avoir la chance de voir une de mes idoles en concert, celui qui avec qui j'ai grandi le casque sur les oreilles et qui continuera de me faire rever face à la musique contemporaine manufacturée et sans ame
merci pour ta musique, tes textes, ton integrité

you were the greatest you'll stay the greatest
R.I.P Joe & stay free
Phil 22 ans Perpignan France

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he still there in every one of us, we'll continue the fight

R.I.P Joe

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The world has lost a great muscian and a wonderful man. I cannot find the words to express my sadness. Joe was a brave musical visionary and he will be sorely misssed.

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The last of the true Rock & Roll rebels has left the planet.Thanks for all the music Joe,andfor the fact that you,mick & paul changed my life forever.
Give 'em hell up there!
Paul Groovy

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Maybe The Clash didn't change the world to the better, but they sure changed me.

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THANK YOU

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see you in the Crown tonite,Joe.Fabian

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Thanks Joe,
The poetry of your lyrics touched me at a time when I needed to hear what you had to say, you reassured me that I was'nt alone in my feelings about a society in which I felt I did'nt belong.
Cheers mate, Stay Free.
Paul.

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la disparition de JOE fait mal. Il représente tant de belles choses pour moi. Sa musique était et restera essentielle dans ma vie. J'ai eu l'immense chance et le grand bonheur de voir ce Monsieur en concert. Cela restera un des plus grands moments de mon existence. Merci pour ce que tu m'as donné JOE. Merci pour ce que tu vas encore me donner à travers tes paroles et ta musique. T'aurais pas du nous quitter mec. A + dans une autre vie. Kiss. JOSETTE / PONTARLIER 25 / FRANCE.

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I saw you in 77-78 (?) in Stockholm.
I drank some beers with you in Brixton 1983(4)(?) without knowing it was you until my friend came and told me. It was an honor buying you a drink.
Thanks for turning my whole world upside down. I hope you´ll be still playing! And still question everything. You were nearly 1 year older than me!
Thanks Joe!

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an inspirational legend....

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One of the greats has fallen. Thank you for everything Joe. Your mark upon this world will never be forgotten. R.I.P

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wow...where do I start? The Clash got me into alternative music, as well as alternative thinking, & I've been a fan ever since. In college, I drove 6 hours one night to see Joe in DC on the Earthquake Weather tour, then drove the 6 hours back overnight. Almost fell asleep, almost hit several deer...but all worth it. I was in the front row, & got a high-five from him. I've seen him on both of the last two tours. To me, living in the US, the world has gone to hell since Bush was elected. This to me is another test...I HAVE to believe there is a god/deity/afterlife of some sort, because this shithole world CAN'