John Graham Mellor, known professionally as Joe Strummer, was a British singer, musician and songwriter. He was born to his parents on August 21, 1952, in Ankara, Türkiye but sadly passed away on December 22, 2002, in Broomfield, United Kingdom, aged 50, having just returned from walking his dog. An autopsy showed that he died from a heart attack caused by an undiagnosed congenital heart defect.
He was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976. The Clash’s second album Give ‘Em Enough Rope reached No. 2 on the UK charts.
He is the son of Anna Mackenzie and John Graham Mellor. In this article, we will dive into the personal lives of his parents to know more about them.
Joe Strummer parents: Meet Anna Mackenzie, John Graham Mellor
Anna Mackenzie and John Graham Mellor are celebrity parents who happen to be the parents of the late British singer, musician and songwriter, Joe Strummer.
Anna Mackenzie is the mother of the late singer. She is a Scottish born and raised in Bonar Bridge. She is the daughter of a crofter. She later became a nurse.
Ronald Ralph Mellor MBE on the other hand is the father of the late singer. He is English and was born in the Indian city of Lucknow, India, in 1916. He is no more since he passed away on 1984.
