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Phil - Bonn, Germany

hey joe, you were so awesome back in the 70's! Now it's your turn to rock the 21st century, show all these youngster bands how to rock old school! Punk Rock 4 Life! Happy Belated 50th Birthday! Phil* from Bonn, Germany

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Jojo

Dear Mr. Strummer. You have been a guiding force in the punk lifestyle. i thank you and wish you many more years to come Peace love freedom unity Jojo

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Cecilia and Matt

WE LOVE YOU JOE!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

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Vanessa

happy birthday joe! hmmmm...best wishes for the future

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First Impression - Phil, Mark, John and Joel

From the new punks here in First Impression, to one of the originators of the fabulous genre, happy FUCKING birthday!
Phil, Mark, John, and Joel. http://www.fionline.cjb.net

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Shamus

happy birthday joe, you're an inspiration to us all... come back to montreal soon! -shamus

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Andy 'O' - Bath, England

Hi Joe!! Hope you had a damn fine birthday celebration on the 21st with family and friends - i turned 40 on August 2nd, which makes me one of the 'older crowd' of people round my part of merry old England, that are still fired up by music new and old - i don't feel that i've changed as a person over the years and i doubt you have either. It's a vast understatement to say the music you've made over the years, and the attitude/ideaology that went with it, touched the souls of millions of people all over the world - i've always admired your unpretentious attitude towards the highs and lows of your adventures in the volatile world of rock'n'roll. Hope you are well and happy Cheers Andy 'O' Bath, England P.S. Go easy on that Taunton scrumpy me babber!!

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James Linehan - Chicago, Illinois

Happy 50th - and thanks for great shows in Chicago last October and in Brooklyn in April. -james linehan Chicago, Illinois

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Jake Neeley

happy b day joe. to 50 more years to good times and punk JAKE NEELEY

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Christopher Cronau

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE.
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MUSIC.
PLEASE COME BACK TO NEW YORK SOON

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Gerard Lorho

50 years and just still one of the best!! Keep on being so good ! So long...

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Jeremy Nero

Hey Joe. I've been a fan since Combat Rock. You have been a big influence on me and my music. Thanks alot Man. I hope that this has been a great BirthDay for you and have a thousand more. Ill throw you a party next year. Rock On and keep that beat alive. YourFriend, Jeremy Nero

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Dan Turner

It's good to know that there is a punk out there older than me. But, at 48, I'm catching up rapidly. Happy Birthday you fucking genius. Dan Turner oldpunx@aol.com

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Jim - Valparaiso, IN

Happy Birthday Joe! Jim in Valparaiso, IN

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Royal Stark - Woodstock, Connecticut, USA

Happy 50th Birthday Joe, Royal Stark, Woodstock, Connecticut, USA

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Jon Davies, Croydon UK

I would like to say happy birthday to one the most influential punk rock heroes of all time. If it wasn't for you many bands that we all enjoy today may never have existed. It's also great to see you still working in the music industry with your mescallaros who are great. So happy 50th Joe Strummer

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Bobbie

And thanks for all of the great music you’ve created though the years!!!! Bobbie

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C Stewart

happy birthday!!! keep rockin!!

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Glen and staff of Hardcore Ink

Happy Birthday Joe!!! The message you wrote in your lyrics so many years ago still hold water in today's world is the true test of time. Your music today lets us, the older generation of punks, know that it is OK to progress and still stay true to the original passion we felt when we were first introduced to punk rock.

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Jeff & the staff at usedwigs.com

Thanks my good brother for every note of music you have ever made! Here's to 50 more! Jeff & the staff at usedwigs.com

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Ale - Genova

Happy Birthday Joe and thanks for all. Ale from genova.

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Laura Stanley

Still rocking at 50 after all these years, that makes you a legend in my book! Happy Birthday! Laura

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Dimitri

Happy Birthday

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Mike McAllister

Holy shit! Were getting old! Many many more Joe. Thanks for everything.

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StevOh

hey hey joe you showed that stupid young rockers could go out there and rule the fuckin world, or at least the punk world. your music rings in my head every day. your sound resonates from my guitar, and your spirit is in my mornin cig puffs. laid-her, stev0h

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Jason

Joe, yer the epitome of awesomeness. You've made music for so many years and the band sounds fucking awesome. Have a great day and know you have a huge fan here in Texas. Short but sweet, just wanted to get the message across. Strummer Rules!!!!!!!! -Jason

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Stephen Haynes

HEY IVE NEVER MET YOU OR SEEN YOU LIVE IN CONCERT.BUT FROM WHAT I CAN TELL YOU KICK SERIOUS ASS.SO FROM A NAVY MAN IN JAPAN HAVE A HAPPY B-DAY.

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TheMisfits1114@aol.com

happy birthday joe...you kick ass!!...don't get too drunk now ;)

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Antonio Rocha

Happy Birthday Joe! Best Regards, Antonio Rocha

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Dan - Caledon, Ontario

Mr. Strummer, hope you have an awesome birthday your music has been a big influence to me.

TheGameTreyCool@aol.com

Hope you have another 50 years to keep putting out great music!

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Xavi Martin

HEY JOE..HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND MORE CONCERTS IN SPAIN PLEASE...COMEBACK TO BARCELONA SOON....MUCHAS GRACIAS AMIGO POR EXISTIR. XAVI MARTIN+

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Analisa

keep on rocking joe strummer you rule

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Jacob Cramer

Donnie Grames

Happy Birthday Joe. Keep it coming.

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Split Decision and DeadOnTheWeb.com

HAPPY B DAY MAN! From the guys in Split Decision and DeadOnTheWeb.com

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Tyler

Congradulations on turning the big 5-0! Keep making the great music as well I will be listening to it!

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Jerad Fox - Lodi, CA

Your music is worth way more than just a signing, so thank you for everything

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Dave "CrashDome" Sparks

"Remember to kick it over - no one will guide you." Thank You - Dave "CrashDome" Sparks

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Jeff Abarta

Happy Birthday, Joe!!! Peace, Jeff Abarta

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Darren Hall

happy 50th birthday man. keep on rockin

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Artur - Portugal

Joe, Thanks for your existence! Stay Free! Artur, from Portugal

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Nick

I'll be short: Happy fucking birthday and thanks for some of the best music I've ever heard. From Nick

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Irvin Anderson

I'll be short, because I doubt you're going to have the time to read all of these. Thanks for some of the best music I've ever heard and happy birthday. You've helped me in more ways than you know...

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The Jon

hey mr. joe strummer, happy 50th birthday. congratulations on this landmark day, and thanks for all the great music, new and old. Signed, The Jon Bass Guitar/Vocals for PRODUCT OF OPPRESSION

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Dallas Punk Scene

stay hard!!!!!!!!!!!

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Carlos Mauricio

Be true to yourself and you will never fall!!

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Sean

Thanks for all the years of great music. Looking forward to another great CD and East Coast (DC!) tour. Thanks.

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Herzlichen Glückwunsch - Othmar, CHELSEA Vienna

dear mr. strummer! all the best for your 50th birthday, i¹ll join the 50+ league in a few weeks, too. would be great to see you and the MESCALEROS rockin¹ in austria again sometime! herzlichen glückwunsch othmar, CHELSEA Vienna

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Rainer

and no one has to fear turning 50 anymore! rainer

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Colleen and Brad

Happy Birthday!

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Green Muse

happy birthday joe,may you have many more!

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Anthony Tran

Hey Joe, I just wanted to say Happy Birthday. After so many years in the business, I'm suprised you're not winded. I also wanted to say thank you for being such a great asset to not just the punk scene, but to the rock world all over. You've been an inspiration to each and every kid that's playing right now in their garages. Thanks for being you. Cheers. ~Anthony Tran

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Luca

Hi Joe, you are so GREAT!!! I think you and the clash have done lots for punk, you are the best punk band EVER! Now you're 50 but it's not a good reason to give up rocking hard...

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Dieter - Germany

Yes, you're one of the greatest... instead one of the oldest. Nevertheless, I hope you'll rock on until you're 70 years old. Happy Birthday from Germany.... Dieter

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Kat Ramone

Rock n' Roll never dies, Happy August B-day to you, Joe Strummer. Rock on forever!!! Kat Ramone

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Dan Kelley

happy birthday strummer and thanks for all the great music and inspiration -dan kelley

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Oaky - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Happy Birthday Joe!!! I hope you make it til 100 and still be able to record such beautiful music. Keep rockin´! Oaky (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

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Adam Foust

happy birthday Joe! thanks for clearing the path

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Matthew David McCarthy

Happy birthday Joe hope You are still rocking for another 50 years and come to Australia one day from Matthew David McCarthy®

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Jennifer Cisneros

Hey waz up I hope you have a bad ass brithday I really like your band the Clash. anywaz there's really nothing to talk about ,but to say I wish a very HAPPY BRITHDAY!!!!!! and your wishes to come true. sincerely, Jennifer Cisneros

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Potter3

Keep Rockin That Guitar Man!!! Happy B-day!!!!

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Craig

Hey old man. Happy birthday. You rock. I like all of your music from the clash and now. Yes, there's a fan in Delaware who likes you and your music. Well, I know I'm a day late and I'm sorry I haven't been on lately. My brother also wants to wish you a happy birthday also. He's 21, I'm 15. Keep rocking- Craig

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Hector Martinez, Tour Publicity, Epitaph

Wishing you the best on your birthday.

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John Frojax

happy 50 Joe, keep on making great tunes, keep on fuckin' kicking ass. yeah man! -John Frojax. (www.frojax.com)

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The Drunk Bastard

Happy B-day!! For your 50th, you should find Macgowan-The Popes and start a small tour to celebrate your Birthday. Ohhh wait thats what I would want for mine. Keep on livin'. Cheers! -----The Drunk Bastard

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Nwyrkdoll14@aol.com

Happy 50th birthday Joe!!!!!!!!!!! You've been kicking ass and rocking hard for years and i wish for you to keep rockin!!!!

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Luko

Happy birthday Joe! Keep up the awesome work. You are truly and inspiration to me. Cheers! Luko

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ITreyBones@aol.com

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Steven J Tucker

Joe - Thanks for the great contributions you made to the world's music and all the contributions youve yet to make! My band plays Career Opportunities and thats usually everyone's fav song of our set....long live The Clash!

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Michael Simidjian

Dear Mr. Strummer: I would like to take the opportunity to wish you a happy 50th birthday. This is the least I can do to thank someone whose music has been such an integral part of my life.

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SkaBrat97@aol.com

Joe Strummer is the shit. One of the best musicians this world has ever seen. Happy bIRTHDAY, punk.

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Ryan Miziker - Hollywood

feliz cumpleaños josé!! thanks for years of making the world a more human place... the music's been pretty nice too.

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Steve - Los Angeles, California

Hi Joe -- Happy Birthday! Thanks for all the great music!

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Bill Tomlin

happy b-day

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Adrian and Hugo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE, FROM ARGENTINA, ADRIAN AND HUGO, YOUR MORE GREATS FANS (ADMIRADORES) ON THE EARTH.

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Jeffrey Kaminski

Happy Birthday Joe. Still going strong, that is great news. Punk Rock. Anyway, I have to get going now. I have a meeting with the Bob's and we are going to discuss TPS reports.

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Thanks for all of it Joe... Keep it coming..... You're still rockin'. We're still rockin'. http://www.rebeltruce.com Jerry and all of Rebel Truce (The Clash Tribute Band)

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Alex Donaldson

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Alissa

Hello Joe, Happy 50th birthday! I'm sure you've heard this before, but I wanted to let you know that your music has really made a big difference in my life. My sincere, deepest thanks for all you have done! -Alissa

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Bruno José Loureiro da Gama Monteiro - Manaus, Brazil

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Aaron Brock

STILL ROCKIN THE CASBAH AT 50! HAPPY BIRHTDAY JOE AARON

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Mike Parkin - Manchester, UK

Happy Birthday Joe, Your music has given great pleasure and been an inspiration to many Keep rockin

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Eduardo Munhoz

Dudu "Pinhead" from Brazil !!!! Hi Joe, thank you for playing the way you play. Stay Free !!!!!!!

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Chris Lawton

Happy Birthday Joe - you've come up with some cracking tunes over the years, and you've always stayed true to yourself. Hope you have a great day + continue making music you love. Take Care - Chris Lawton.

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Kevin Voltz

Joe, I've enjoyed listening to your music since i was in the 7th grade. I'm a junior in college now, but I can still remember making my family listen to Clash tapes in the car on vacation trips. Happy Birthday to one of the best musicians ever. -Kevin Voltz-

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Juan Miguel Vergara - Alicante, Spain

wishing you Happy Birthday from Southeastern Spain. Juan Miguel Vergara Alicante (Spain) P.S. Thanks for your music

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Ade (El Planko)

"The Man's Enlarged my mind" "He's a Poet Warrior in the classic Sense" "I'm a Little man, He's a GREAT man" (Apocalyps Now 1979)
Joe,
At this landmark on the journey down the road of life, I'd just like to say; Thanks for Everything
For 25 years of Inspiration and Intelectual Emancipation,
For a plain speaking philosophy and and a contemporary morality,
For recindling my faith in humanity, with your strengh of personality
For giving me lift in my Darkest hours,
and a soundtrack to my Brightest
for your tolerence and understanding
and for introducing me to a world of music that may otherwise have passed me by
Happy Birthday, and many more. Ade (El Planko)

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Manfred

sorry for being late just got back home from holiday congratulations (50) thanx for your music and attitude i'm fan from the early days on hope to see you soon in germany live with your fantastic new band go on manfred (54)

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tsukinoza@nekoita.com

Thank You Great Songs Joe! YoiYoi!

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Charles Brackett

Happy birthday Joe! keep on rockin and rollin! Charles

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Jane - Washington, DC

Happy B-Day, Joe! Best wishes and please keep making music!

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Kathleen

happy birthday joe. congrats on all of or success. good luck . peace

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Chris, Chris and Kenny

Hey Joe, We didn't quite just get served "twelve margaritas on a tray" but we are pretty sure that "we cannot be touched in anyway," thanks to you - and Happy Birthday. Rock on! You got fifty more in ya! Love Chris, Chris and Kenny Joe Saw you in Las Vegas, 2002 , Thank you for making a profound change in my life. Thanks for the gift. .love ya, the second Chris

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Robin T

Dear Joe, Thank you for all you've given us.. we love you! Happy 50th birthday to one of my greatest heroes. Yours truly, Robin T

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Dan - Maryland

Thanks for making a difference. Keep on rockin' and all the best!

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Kitty Hudson

See you @ Gracelands (Acton) soon. Here's to the next 50!
www.kittyhudson.co.uk

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Ryan Duke Joe your'e tops. Happy B'Day, and a happy next year. Heres to your chode.

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Chele X

The big 5-0 but ya still look the same! thanks for the music!!!! :)

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AARON GOCS - Brisbane, Australia

so here we are in 2002....well well well congratulations go out to you Joe, best wishes to the LEGEND OF ROCK N ROLL!!

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GS

big up ya know free beer for the punx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lou Mayhem & The Casualties

Hey Joe, It's the Casualties we met you this last 4th of July at the warped tours house of blues party. We just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday! Your are biggest Idol, and we enjoyed getting the chance to meet and spend time with someone who we look up to as one of the greatest musicians of all time. Cheers, Lou Mayhem & The Casualties

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VIneil

You started a fire that can't be put out. Keep up the good work.-VIneil

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Arkreverse@aol.com

Happy Brithday Joe!

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Randall - NYC

somewhere in those 50 years you changed my life. thanks.

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Pjminor733@aol.com

Happy Birthday Joe! Here's to many more years. I wish you all the best!

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Kelly - Los Angeles, CA

Happy Birthday. I'm half your age and I hope I'm still true to myself, at 50, too.

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dannen04@hotmail.com

happy 50 man

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Lain666sacura@aol.com

Keep on rockin old timer!!!

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Karyn

HAPPY BDAY Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!! hehe ure still the best. keep on rocking us. saw u last october in Montreal. best show of my life. please please come back. lots of love Karyn

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happy 50th!!! thanks for all the great music and for coming to arizona. cheers to another 50. doug in az

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James Gow

Joe your my hero, love your music The Clash will always be my favourite bands Happy Birthday

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Tim Hollan

Best wishes for your 50th birthday. You have made music that still is good after 25 years. Hopefully your current stuff lasts that long too. Some young fan

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John Salvage

I was one of the first to celebrate the big day with a few great Clash and Mescalero tunes on WUSB in NY. It's been a great run! Here's to lots more productive years! Peace, John O Salvage & Recovery Radio Alt. Tuesday Nights Midnight to 3 am WUSB 90.1 FM, Stony Brook, LI, NY www.wusb.org "Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar." - Drew Carey

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Zack

Great Music, Great Life! Yor a Great Guy joe, Keep On rockin! Happy Birthday! Zack

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PunkRocker4DKM@aol.com

hey joe the clash rocked so does ur new band kepp on rockin for many years to come

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Scott

Joe, you and your music have been such an influence on my life.. thank you.. happy birthday! -Scott

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Nick Callum and Duncan

happy bday joe keep on rockin from some of youre biggest fans nick callum and duncan

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Ben Butcher

Happy B-day. Your a great inspiration to all musicians. Ben Butcher

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HAzArDoUsPuNx810@aol.com

happy bday...though u dont know me

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JessMan

Hey JOE!! Holy crap, 50 years! The Clash never dies. Keep rockin, I'll rock with you. Have an awesome birthday. ~JessMan

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Mullen7

Hey Joe, Thanx for years of great and inspirational tunes. Cheers, here's to another 50!! Mullen7

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Jen-Baltimore,MD

Have a great birthday!!!!!!! Keep Rockin!!!!!!!!

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Chris Delgado

joe joe joe joe happy birthday, and thanks for all the great music. I bought "Global a Go-Go" and absolutely love it. I usually play harder stuff like the Deviates, or Bad Religion, and Western Waste, but this puts me at ease while starts me thinking about all the shit in the world that is wrong, absolute genius, it inspires me to write...anything...a poem, a song, an essay...thanks for being an inspiration to so many of us. Rock on! -a fan chris delgado

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Brian Hansen

joe you rule. you are my ultimate all time hero.

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Matt - NY

Thanks for being so dedicated to influencing punk rock and music in general. You've directly affected more bands and genres than I can think of. Happy Birthday, Joe! Matt NY

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Brandon Smith - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Joe, happy 50th...you've been a great inspiration to many including me. May you have another 50 years of musical success.

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Thomas "TJ" Johnson

Happy Birthday and Best Wishes Joe!

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Sam - East Bay, CA

Keep on rockin' Joe. Sam East BaY CA

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Gdair

Happy birthday son. I've always been pleased to know that you are one year older than me! all the best gdair

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Scott Peterson

Happy Birthday Joe. It's because of you and The Clash that I got into punk rock, so thank you. Scott

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Ludeboy77@aol.com

Happy birthday joe. Thanks for everything

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Lucas Lapole

hey joe, happy birthday man...the first 2 clash albums inspired me to learn guitar...keep on making great music

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Brian Foyster

Happy B-Day!

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Crackerjack555@aol.com

The Clash was the greatest band ever, and you still amaze me with the Mescaleros. Happy Birthday and wishes that you will have many more years on this messed up planet. Good Luck

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Bobby, Melissa and Sydney P.

Happy Birthday! Love, Bobby, Melissa and Sydney P.

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Sal Medrano

Happy Birthday Joe. I met you in Worcester MA and I interviewed you for your DVD Documentary. It was cool talking to you. Thanks for all you have done for music. -SAL

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AJ Neurotic

Yo, Yo, Joe, Joe. Happy 50th birthday. Thanks for writing and creating great music, inspiration, and hope in life. Punk Rock is ageless.....keep on rocking. "Hate and War"- AJ Neurotic

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Chris Pittman

Joe! You have been a great influence to me and the rest of the punk rock world, and beyond. I know you have inspired countless musicians and performers, and we all owe you a huge thank you. You may be gettin up there, but your music will always remain timeless. Sincerely ChrisP.

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Brian Jones - Michigan

Thanks for all the inspiration and unbelievable music. You're a legend.

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OCPunkAss@aol.com

HAPPY B-DAY!

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Souls4life87@aol.com

OI happy birthday mate....take it easy...stay away from the RAVES...haha....thanks for the great music and still keep on rockin

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Christina Whitetrash

Happy Birthday Joe!!! Hope you are well! "do some crimes."- Epitaph
http://warped.epitaph.com
http://www.epitaph.com/?ecard=punkorama7
http://www.badreligion.com/badreligion/index.jsp

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Chris L & the Hellcat poseee

Thanks for everything. Enjoy!

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Les Elijah

I hope you have a very Happy Birthday!!! Keep on rocking hard!! Les

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Tonni - Epitaph Canada

Happy Birthday Joe!! Love from Tonni at Epitaph Canada

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coolmom@popped.com

Hey, Happy 50th Birthday, Joe. I'm 50 today as well. Damn, we're old!

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Oli - Kassel, Germany

thank you for keepìn me alive joe. come to documenta town come to germany, a lot of people are waiting here. herzlichen glückwunsch zum geburtstag and good luck for the unwritten future, oli fro kassel germany !!!

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Eric Keller - Washington DC

Thanks for your continued inspiration, keep the records and tours coming!

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Phil Ciciora - Chicago, IL USA

Dear Joe, Every good man is Mescalero at heart. Here's to (at least) 50 more years, mate! Sincerely, Phil Ciciora Chicago, IL USA P.S. When are you coming back to the Windy City?

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Bill Brown

Hi Joe, Happy Birthday- I turned 50 last December. Hope all is well- Bill Brown, your "old" buddyfrom San Francisco- (Kosmos friend)

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Mingueu - Brazil

Hey Joe.. 50 years old looking like 20, huh? I was checking out some stuff in internet when I saw "Today, August 21st, Joe Strummer.." Man... I was "SHIT! Did he die?!" You know... I love The Ramones as much as I love The Clash (I like your other band, but not too much! heheh).. and after Joey and Dee Dee died... I'm afraid to all my favorite musicians die... but like I said... you're 50 looking like 20... KEEP ROCKING MAN! Happy birthday! People here in Brazil love the Clash... you may know that! Mingueu (From Brazil)

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Lucas - Brazil

Hi, I´m a brazilian fan and I don´t speak english, bui I hope that you have a happy birthday because you is a very special person and The Clash changed my point of view and my mind. I´ll never forget the first time that i heard Clash and how you guys changed my life. Happy Birthday,Joe and one day come to Brazil. Lucas, from Brazil

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Michael Kozeluh (fivestring)

happy birthday Joe and thanks for all you gave me for more than 20 years - keep on rocking!

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Dave Bellow

Happy Birthday, Joe. Have a great day and many, many more for the next fifty years.

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Kim McDermott-Brooklyn, NY

To the only man that matters, Happy Birthday Joe.

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Reg Turner

Happy Birthday JOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From Reg Turner!!!!!!

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Star Betty

Ulla

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Matt Irish

Happy 50th Birthday Joe. Thanks for doing what you do. Hope you come and play Boston again soon. Matt Irish

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Ray Symbolic

Happy 50th Joe... You've been a true inspiration in music and life over the years... I'll be drinking your health sir! (Westons special brew of course). Ray Symbolic

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Pres Nope

Hey Joe, congratulations. You did it quite better than Dee Dee and Joey, you survived the 49! And I wondered if all great Punkrockers are forced to die at 49. Pres Nope

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Mike Justman

Mr. Strummer~ happy birthday man! I must say that you have, without a doubt, been the biggest influence through punk music forever. thank you for your unbelivable talent through music..The Clash rocked! take care Mike Justman

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Eric Guyot

I'm very happy to wish you a very very very fuckin' birthday...i start to listen music with...and i still listen tooooo.........thanxxx 4 all from a french fan .... @+ ERIC "Rock and roll is killing my life huhuhuh" - Alan Vega

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Cathy Sullivan

Happy Birthday Joe.. (fancy a ride to Clown Alley?) hee..... have a good one....

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Justin Scanlon

50 years and alot of beers. happy birthday Mr. Strummer. thanks for all the great tunes, Justin Scanlon

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Mark McGovern

Thanks for everything Joe. Happy 50 - hope you knock 'em back all day. Govey

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Patrick

What can I say that 500 people haven't said before me...I just want to wish you a happy birthday and continued prosperity in life and art. You are proof positive that you can be punk no matter what age you are. Peace & Unity, Patrick

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John Heisel

Dear Joe, Happy 50th! Thanks for 20+ years of great music, and here’s to 20 more years! I’ll drink to you tonight!

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Smithy

Heres to the next 50! Smithy

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Nico

Happy B-day Joe. up to the next 50 years. Hopefully full of great music. Regards, Nico

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Brian Asner

For all the people who never understood the significance of rock music, thank you for showing them how incredible music and an important message belong together. Enjoy your 50th!

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Johan Erichs, Malmö, Sweden

Dear Joe! Happy Birthday and all the best for the future. Thank You for 25 years of inspiration, influence and resistence. The Clash Gig in Brixton July 1982 is still on top of my list of concerts Cheers, Johan Erichs, Malmö, Sweden

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Simon Dauwe

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Nick Rothstein

Happy Birthday Joe! Thanks for many years of amazing music and here's to many more.

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Maxime Bélanger - Quebec City, QC Canada

Hey Joe! Happy Birthday...I'm loaded on Guinness right now cuz it is my birthday too on Aug.21th, only I'm just 28. But still, you've been in my life for the last 12 years, Clashing and mescalering and hrmm Straight to Hell on a drunk night! Let's keep this world nice and fun and dangerous and free and equal and happy and without Suvs and without poor and famished people and without george W. Bush. That's my birthday wish. Happy Birthday to us!

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Phishbate

Happy B-Day Joe!! Keep feeding us that sweet sweet sound~

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Karen

my birthday was the 20th so happy birthday to me too, but happy birthday! -Karen-

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MDA

Long live the king...MDA

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Ralph Edmonds - Philadelphia, PA

Dear Joe, I hope you have a great birthday! I met you and the Meskies after the Hartford and Brooklyn gigs and you're a great bunch of lads. Whether it was with the Clash at the Philadelphia Spectrum or with the Mescaleros at the Theater of the Living Arts your performances still kick it. Thanks for all the music, it's given me alot of joy over the years. So, sit back, have a lager (or two) and enjoy your birthday.

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Tom - Houston, TX

Happy Birthday Joe! Hope you have a great day and year ahead. Thanks for all the wonderful rockin' music over the years, it has added so much to the lives of so many. Can't wait to hear the new Mescaleros album. Hope to see you on the next tour. All the best! Tom (aka... Wayne the Human) Houston, TX

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Gordon - brighton-by-the-sea

Keep on keeping on Joe....... Thanks for 25 years of education and inspiration. Keep up the pressure!

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Ricker Greenley

EARTHQUAKE WEATHER is the greatest record of all time, and has been in heavy rotation in my home since its release date. THANKS FOR ALL THE YEARS OF AWESOME MUSIC. I don't know of anyone else who has consistently released amazing records to the degree that you have, and for this long. Take care, have a good one, Ricker :-)

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Patricia Malloy

Happy Birthday Joe, you are the best. Go easy... step lightly... stay free.

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Bob Dempsey

Happy Birthday!

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Richard Patrick

Happy Birthday Joe From another per se' aging rocker to another. Your wisdom and insight has been with me since a young man in public school to the coal mines and where life with it's ever spinning wheel of change has landed me now. So from all of your fans in West Virginia, keep it up, keep influencing others, inspiring them to stand up for what is right, and telling the stories with your music that so many others fear to tell with a style that is undying and from the heart and soul. WE SALUTE THE KING Richard Patrick

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Amy & Manta - Japan

Happy Birthday Joe!! We tried "Bhindi Bhagee"in London. That was really nice. Thanks. Amy & Manta, from Japan.

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Rick Le Seure - Detroit

Happy B-D. You have put out some of the best music ever recorded solo and with The Clash and the other bands you have been in. You inspired more people thean you will ever know(myself included). Keep on doing what you want the way you want it. My birthday wish for you is Good health, happiness and keeping that fire burning. See ya next tour. Much respect, Rick Le Seure Detroit

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Emmett

I'll be sure to raise a "50" (a brand of beer here in Canada) on August 21 in your honour. Happy Birthday Joe cheers ! emmett

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João Sousa

Happy birthday, please come to Portugal I want see you one time in my life

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Steve Stecyk

Hi Joe, I met you after the Montreal show. It was a definite high. Meeting a man that was part of one the greatest Bands that ever existed. Thank you for all the music. Have a great Birthday. Keep on Rockin' Thank You Steve Stecyk

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Barbara and Bob Ingalls

Hey! Happy Birthday Joe!

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Giuseppe and the "Italian Contingent"

rock'n'roll esta noche.....happy birthaday Joe......from "italian contigent", Giuseppe & C.

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Carol Tarlen

Happy birthday to my favorite old man! I saw you a year ago in San Francisco. You are the best!

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Jon Tout

Hey Joe, where you going where you going with that Axe in your hand? From The Clash to The Pogues, to The Meskies, I was there. Nice one. Jon

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Steve Turner

All the best Joe. From the Electric Circus in '76 to Cambridge in 2002 thanks a lot. I'll be reaching the 50th soon myself! Steve "If I can't dance to it, it's not my revolution." Emma Goldman

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Jay Nagy

glad i found this as i was just looking for some way, somewhere, that i could get a message out. all the better that it's a birthday wish. one of my friends who also has all the clash stuff wanted to see how *i'd* arrange a compilation. so i put it together, listened back to it, and damn if you weren't speaking directly to me and my world today. i remember you talking about little richard's staunch determination in his youth, and how that inspired you. your relating that story in itself resonated with me, and i want you to know that you've in turn done just the same for me, and always right when i need it. for that i consider you a great friend and i wish you the utmost happiness on your birthday and into the future. jay

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Paul Sands

holy shit...happy birthday :)

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Brad Lowe

Happy Birthday Joe! Best Wishes.

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Chris Webber

Happy Birthday Joe. You've done it the right way.

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Kelly- Swindon, Wilthire

Dear Joe, as a hardcore grunge fan I just want to say thanks for getting me excited about something a bit different. You have inspired all of my favourite bands and I like you because you are truly genuine and that's really important. Your music is getting better as you get older (not that 50 is old- I'm not being sarcastic). Your lyrics in the Clash have meaning and depth but I can't help the feeling that I just want to get up and dance to your music, and that's great! I'm not familiar with any of your new stuff, except what you did with Jools Holland, but I will be checking it out. I like you almost as much as Chris Cornell now!

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Sukwoon Noh

Joe: All I can say is - THANKS! BTW, I am still mad at you guys for being a no-show at the Heatwave Festival, Mosport, Toronto in August 1980! I drove 12+ hours from New Jersey to Canada...

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Adam Lawrence

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR.STRUMMER!!!!

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Andy

Dear Joe, I can't even begin to explain how much of an influence you've been in my life, thank you. Happy Birthday, you rule! Andy

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Sheular

I m 21. i m proud to born the 31 MAY. It 's an important date for you, when you dicide to join the clash... Happy birthday... your music will be the best during all the future centuries... Sheular a crazy frenc fan

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John

Cheers...

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Karl - Germany

Dear Joe Strummer Happy birthday and lucky wishes from karl ehmann/Pforzheim-near Stuttgart/Germany. I hear your music since 1977 and the last two lp`s /cd`s are great. It`s wonderful and magnificent to hear the songs . Please go on ! a lucky birthday and very, very best wishes for the next 50 Years. Thanks Karl

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RantingLad@aol.com

Happy Birthday Joe

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Pablo Joe, FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS MAN! For somebody that grew up in Argentina in the late 70's and the 80's with your music as a background you can't imagine how great it was to finally be able to see you live several times in NY over these past few years. Not to mention shaking you hand at Virgin Times Square... Thanks for everything, and have a great birthday! Pablo

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Sean Cooke

Simmer down! Control your temper! Have a birthday full of sanatogen and easily managable chords... Don't strain yourself and be careful because the council dads are not far away! Sean M. Cooke Newly reborn in a magic package.

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NICOLAS - OHIO USA

Happy 50th Joe ! Thanks for all the great tunes and the inspiration to keep on movin' even when you're losin'. Here's hoping you have 50 more.

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Mark Curtiss

I've been a Clash fan for about 6 years now and each time I listen to the music I hear something that I'd never heard before. Something really unique and really special. Your work with the Mescaleros is just as amazing....keep making music that inspires.

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Gary Alrewas - England

Happy 50th birthday Joe, See you on next tour

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Mario Giotti

Ciao Jo! Acabo ahora de festejar mis 49 y .............. bueno! Happy Birthday, amigo de mis amigos (Marco Mezzetti), my favourite carpenter (ah! ha!). Chianti wine is waiting for you! Don't be late!

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Klangen - Stockholm

Congratulations! And thanks for my first great record and my first great gig!

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Spiff

Have a Mega Birthday Ride, Joe!

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dmc

the music still talks

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Jon Connor

Hope to see you in Newcastle soon Jon C.

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Pat

thanx for writing the sound track to my life happy birthday joe keep rockin

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Mark Gilder

abba sang it we all mean it thanx for the music from the the millions of kids that needed it in there puberty and beyond 25 yrs seems like yesterday me mum shouted wots that crap you blasting it still gets blasted in the car n the kids shout the same its a wave length thing nanno nanooo happy birthday mark gilder CHEERS MRG

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Esperanza Empanuci

thank you for existing. happy birthday. happy happy birthday. don't eat too much cake. love, esperanza empanuci :D

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Danny White

Happy 50th Joe, thanks for all the music and great times

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Mark

Joe thanks for everything the first song I heard by you was judys in the drug squad and its all been great from there even saw you on the cut the crap tour. Then you came back with the mescaleros it all came back and screw all these people worried about the songs on TV all always will no the real meaning of them and taken care of your family is always first. LOVE YOU ALWAYS MARK

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Matt

happy b-day joe. as i got into music at a young age, the clash were fading. i discovered them over the past few years and it renewed my belief in music. the last 2 records you have made have sustained me well since then, and you should be proud of them since it continues to be a notch above ANYTHING out there in terms of art and creativity. it you feel young; thats great. if you feel old, dont worry about it. whatever you do, dont change. -Matt

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Staggulee

JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOE!!! keep playin your music

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Paolo Falossi - Pisa, Italy

"I Clash mi hanno cambiato la vita!":quante volte ho sentito questa frase, quante volte mi ci sono riconosciuto...Credo che questa frase nella sua semplicità sintetizzi i mille motivi che hanno reso i Clash una band unica e importantissima.A volte mi chiedo quante vite abbiano salvato quelle splendide canzoni...Io ho 21 anni,non ho mai visto i Clash ma posso dire con certezza che la mia vita di sicuro è stata "sconvolta" drasticamente,irreparabilmente,per sempre:quelle sonorità così aspre e ruvide,quei testi bellissimi che sanno esprimere nello stesso tempo insoddisfazione,divertimento e voglia di ribellarsi e di abbattere i muri che ci hanno costruito intorno,mi hanno incollato al muro al muro la prima volta che li ho sentiti(18 anni) e ancora oggi mi aiutano a non sentirmi solo,ad andare avanti... Nessuno come loro ha saputo unire una musica di straordinaria bellezza, un forte impegno etico politico e sociale, e, cosa che non guasta, un look a dir poco strepitoso. Ai miei occhi la più grande R'n'R band di tutti i tempi. Grazie Joe, grazie di tutto, grazie per quello che hai fatto con i Clash e per quello che stai facendo oggi:c'è chi ha stroncato i tuoi albuma fare con i Mescaleros...non hanno capito niente,non hanno capito lo sforzo enorme che hai fatto per riemergere dopo anni difficili in cui ti hanno dato per finito,in cui ti hanno soffocato di pressioni per ricostituire i Clash,stroncando ogni tuo sforzo artistico.Forse se ti avessero lasciato in pace saresti ritornato sulle scene molto prima.Ma non importa,quello che importa è che tu oggi sia ancora qui a dirci la tua sul mondo,a fare ottima musica,a lottare al nostro fianco.Ce ne fossero di musicisti sinceri e coerenti come te Joe! Tra qualche giorno compirai 50 anni, complimenti, un traguardo importante ti faccio i miei più sinceri auguri per il tuo futuro!!! Spero di poterti vedere al più presto in concerto in Italia, così potrei vedere per la prima volta dal vivo il musicista che più ho amato in questi anni... UN ABBRACCIO FORTISSIMO,Paolo

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Paul Groovy

The Rainbow 1977-I was too young the bouncers said-he's with me you said.Thanks for 25 years of some of the greatest rock n roll ever made. Paul Groovy

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Matt Kangas

Happy B-Day old boy!

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Dean Carter

Joe, Happy birthday and thanks for making a difference! Your contribution to music and culture continues to shine a ray of hope in a sea of mediocrity. Cheers!

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John Wall - Redlands, CA

Happy 50th

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NOFXpunk1984

happy bday joe, Oi! Oi!

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Steve

steve great gigs great tunes cheers joe all the best

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Dave Pryce - Shrewsbury, England

Joe 50 not out, impressed you bet!. Cheers for 25 years of getting up in the morning and thinking FUCK EM! 'I'll do it my way' to coin a phrase. As a 40 year old youth! 'RESPECT Mr Strummer - dont' stop man!

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Shani

Happy Birthday, Joe!! MAy the next half of a centrury bring you happiness and renewed interest in music. thank you Love * Shani (scorpio)

If u r out 2 get the honey... then u don't go killin' all the bees. Joe Strummer

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Sara - New Jersey

Hey Happy B-day Ur B-days the day after Mine (16) ! Maybe well Run into eacher celebrating it ;) Ps- Really BAd at B-day card thing so excuse the lameness and have a wonderfull Birthday ~saraformNJ

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Tracy Peters

Happy Birthday!! Thanks for the many many years of genius in the past, present, and future! I can't tell you how many times I've moved the needle back on the turntable, or rewound the tape, or backed up the CD to re listen to a lyric of yours that is friggin' amazing! How do you think like that!!! I am in awe! Thank you for the Mescaleros! You guys are amazing! I can't say it enough, thanks for making me who I am! Enjoy your birthday. Please come to Philadelphia! I NEED my Strummer fix... Tracy

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Carol & Pete Weston

All the very best Joe A constant light in the darkness. Best wishes from life long fans Carol & Pete Weston

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Marco Pisaneschi

Dear Joe,I met you two years ago in Liverpool,then in Bristol and at the Brixton Academy last year!I never forget those days,it was a dream come true for me!!!I wanna thank you for all,for the Clash's years,for Island Hopping and Sleepwalk,for Tennesse Rain,Burnin'lights and Afro cuban be-bop,for Generations and for your incredible came back with the Mescaleros!!! Happy Birthday Joe from your great Italian fan!!! Marco Pisaneschi

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Christoph Eibel - Vienna, Austria

Happy Birthday ! At my funeral (approx. 2050) "Janie Jones" has to be played. But before I want to see photos from your birthday party...

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Paolo - Lugano, Switzerland

HAPPY birthday old romanticrocker! Don't give up . Your energy,words and music were / are important for my life .

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Jo-Anne Swinford

Joe, Happy Birthday.Here's to another 50!

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Timothy Urner

alright strummer! i once received one of those internet survey's that folks with little to do send 'round and one of the questions was "who would you like to have lunch with?". of course i put "j. strummer". so, next time yer in the bay area, liquid lunch is on me. thanks for many, many great times from '78 to the present. happy 50th!!!!

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Malraca

Happy 5-0 Joe! You NEVER disappoint! Thanks for all the great music over the years! Keep it coming!! with love... malraca

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Dominique (aka BTT) - Montréal (Québec)

Joyeux Anniversaire Joe! Pour avoir entendu ta tentative en '84 sur la scène du Forum, je sais que ton français est hésitant ;) mais je suis sûre que tu comprendras ces voeux :) J'espère me rendre à 50 ans avec autant de sérénité, de sagesse et de classe que toi, je considérerai alors ma vie comme une réussite :) En tout cas, je suis sûre d'être toujours une fan de ta musique et de tes chansons. Quand j'ai entendu ta voix pour la première fois sur les ondes de la radio, j'ai senti que tu me parlais directement. 20 ans ont passé, et la même émotion demeure. Prends ça cool le 21, fumes et bois tant que tu veux. Je calerai un grosse Labatt 50 en pensant à toi en écoutant Global A GoGo ! Asta la proxima !!!

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Marco Mezzetti - Florence

Happy birthday fuckin'bastard.....tonight 4 a.m. driving my car in the city...and the city was bastard...and the music was loud loud and I was not lonely...LOVER'S ROCK. play afrocuban be-bop......Marco(Florence)

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Hans Petter

Happy birthday, Joe!!

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Jean-Pierre Guerneui - Sweden

Happy birthday, Joe! JP Sweden

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Ian MacDougall - www.geocities.com/clash101er77/dallas_punk.html

Happy Birthday! Lets hope to see 50 more years of genius!

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Don Carlin

Joe, Happy big 5-0...halfway to 100. I've always admired how you've remained true to yourself... Don

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Rob Mayes

Happy birthday from a fan, Rob Mayes

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NYRAR

Happy birthday Joe...All the best...Keep stayin young...Thanks for the comeback...Brokklyn is waiting for more shows..That was great..Come back to New York and don't ever play that dump Roseland again...St. Anns rocked..5 night stand...on my birthday none the less. All my memories of great shows include you...from Bonds to Brooklyn....Thank you.

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Eleanor - New York

Happy 50th to our man of the world, a real trooper, who happily shows no signs of letting up! Come back soon. NY misses you! love, Eleanor, from New York

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Ray Mack Stamford, CT USA, raymag99@aol.com

The big 5-0! Hey Joe - When I Was Two-0 there were The Clash, and then everybody else. I'm gonna be four-0 this year, and it's still the same deal. No one can touch you guys to this day. Thanks for cutting thru the shite, for the rockin tunes, for the example of what music could mean and be. Can't say enough - from Westway to the Palais, from el lay to Mandalay, Keep on raising our conciousness & spirits, and Ignoring Alien Orders. Cheers.

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Vesku HML,Finland

Happy Birthday Joe!You taught me that every kind of music is Great if it´s played with Style.

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Jonathan Birchwood

Happy 50th Joe! Thank you for all of the incredible music you have recorded over the years. I'm a fan from Regina, CANADA. Keep Rockin'! -John

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Jerome DeGreef

Happy birthday from Belgium. Hope you'll play here in the near future as I'm sick of having to travel to Paris or London to see you. Beer in these cities is much too expensive ;) Jerome

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Lucab

Hi, I'm following you since 1978.It's nice to follow you now ! Happy birthday.

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Chiharu

Happy Birthday JOE!!I'm your Japanese fan. Me and my hasband went to your GIG in OSAKA at last year. It was great experience!! I wish your year of 50-years-old will be a great year. LOVE, Chiharu.

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Paul Hibberd

Joe, have a good one, mate. Paul, down under. Any chance of popping over here when you've done in Japan?

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Dave Wakefield

wakey from thee transmissions(manchester with weller)says happy birthday joe. keep smoking keep joking and singing those songs.you are in complete control.

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Andrew Peck

Happy Birthday Joe. Thanks for great music, veiws, ideas and the words. You are a great song writer and be able to write songs about everyday society. I have been listening to the Clash for about nine years. I got your solo records... Happy Birthday Joe and thanks for the music. Stayfree Andrew

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Tim Benge

Happy Birthday Joe! Hey, Joe. I hope you have the best birthday possible! I'm going to be selfish and ask you for a present: never stop making your music. Besides being something that I never get tired of hearing, it's helped me be a better person. Best birthday wishes to you!

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George Villarreal

Happy b-day to el vato mas chingon!!!

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Mark Neace - Big CHICAGO

Joe, Inspiration for the number one station. Thank you for the good times, the best music on the planet and above all the effect to inspire . God Bless !! STRUMMER AT THE CONTROLS.....Happy Birthday !

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Sarah Blyther

Keep it up Joe, can't wait for the clash reunion gig of it's good enough for the pistols it would be mega good for you

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Chuck and Lorna Morehead

Happy Birthday Joe! Can't wait for the new album! Come back to NYC soon! Brooklyn was explosive!

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Anthony Rao

happy birthday and many many more....come back to brooklyn....you are still and always will be the man...by the way...new yorks calling...we need more shows...never get enough, play trash city.

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Jerome

Bien joué Joe! Allez mon gars Joe, on remet cela pour 50 ans encore !!

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Jan and Josh and Mike - Boston

Just goes to show, maybe we can't stay young, but we can stay cool!!! We were 28 the first time I saw you play, it opened up whole new vistas.....and as long as you play, I will go, and dance, and feel young again!!!! Thanks for everything. Love Jan

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Aussie Al

well he's a nifty fifty. Well done Joe. Hope you have a good one.

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David Brown

Happy Birthday to you Joe. Heres to the next 50 years of REAL music. much love and power to you...

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Pat

If we should ever meet I'm getting 'em in. Cheers mate

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Ron

As a silly, mindless, 17 year old, I heard the first strains of London Calling being played on my local radio station back in the day. Your vocals along with the desparate driving sounds of The Clash turned me into an instant fan.

Your lyrics made me become aware of the world around me. I wouldn't call myself politically active or always in agreement with your particular views, but for the first time, I began to take notice of the events which shape our lives, and certainly researched the events you included in your songs. The music of my adolesence has become the music of my life. 50 years old, congratulations...wear it as a badge of honour.

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Peter Bradbeer

The first 50 years are the hardest!, remember what you said about Muddy Waters, Joe. Keep on keeping on. Thanks for all the thrills, passion and inspiration, you really did change my life, you bastard!

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Davros - London

You probably don't even want to be reminded of it but thats tough cos I want to wish you a very happy birthday. You may be twice my age but what you say and the music you make is more relevant to me than any NME friendly pretty boys. Keep on rocking and i'll keep on listening.

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Bruce and Leslie

Keep on rockin', young fella.

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J. Hodge

Happy Birthday Joe, Dont stop the music

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LaVonne

Have a great birthday, Joe! Here's to many more years to come! Love, LaVonne

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Jill Fink

Keep it up Rude Boy!

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John Troy - Brooklyn, NY

Happy 5-0 Joe! Hi Joe, I just wanted to say thanks for all the great music you've given us, and continue to give us. Have a happy birthday! All the best

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Christina Jones

Happy Birthday Joe! Your music is such an inspiration. There is nothing like seeing a Joe Strummer concert! Keep rockin, and hope to see you come to Cleveland again soon!

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Punk Chick

Hey you! Happy birthday, Joe Strummer! In the crappy music world of boy bands and rap, you are truely a musical savior, lol--Keep up the good music! *Huggles*

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Naomi - Chicago

Happy 50th b-day, Joe! Thanks for the wonderful music and for being an inspiration to me. I hope you'll come back to Chicago soon. Have a good one!

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James Holler

Hey, happy 50th Joe! You WERE The Clash, and you're still making great music. I don't really have much more to say than that. Keep it up.

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Mitch Aase - California

The Clash rescued me from a hell consisting of Styx, ELO and Boston. Thanks Joe. Love your music even more as we all get on....

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Simon Tame - Midlands - England

Hey Joe, Have a good birthday Joe, thanks for being the inspiration for my career!!!!!

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Steve M - Los Angeles

Happy Birthday, Joe -- keep the great tunes coming!

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Randy Burbach

Happy 50th from the Motor City. Joe -- Thanks for providing part of the soundtrack for my life, for good times and, most importantly, giving us all food for thought

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Dugi

All the best mate, keep on rockin'

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Sonja Wittig

Happy 50th Birthday Joe! Thanks for the great music you've been doing! Rock On!

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Esa Kantola - Oulu, Finland

Happy birthday to you from Oulu, Finland. Hey Joe! I hope you'll be an extremely happy man on 21th of August. You were the most important person to me when I was in my teens. Now, I have sewn the sleeves back to my black shirts. Thank you so much and live a long life!

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Michelle

Hi Joe and Happy Birthday from your librarian fan, Michelle. Hope you're enjoying "Kitchen Confidential." I hope you'll be back in South California very soon!

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Michael Horan - www.clannhoran.com

Happy Birthday Joseph. Good to see you keeping on. If you're ever in town stop by for a beer and a smoke. Happy 50!

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Sophie

best wishes joe.

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Andy B. - Tyne and Wear, England

All the best JOE, thanks for the music

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Clashremote

Thanks for the first fifty Joe, here's to the next.

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Joe Bee

Happy Birthday!!! you're my hero after all... I wish you all the best!

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The Web Princess - Brooklyn, NY USA

Best wishes on your 50th Joe. I have a feeling you'll be out there when you're 80, still making the best music around! Thanks for everything and have an excellent birthday!

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