Redemption Song: The Ballad Of Joe Strummer
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Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer is a biographic book by Chris Salewicz released in May 2007. The book documents the life and death of Joe Strummer
, the front man of one of the world's most recognised and influential rock bands The Clash
. Apart from going through the history of the band, the book also goes into deep descriptions of Joe's relationships with his friends and family; including how his brother's suicide
and how his becoming a celebrity influenced him.
Joe Strummer
John Graham Mellor , best remembered by his stage name Joe Strummer, was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the British punk rock band The Clash. His musical experience included his membership in The 101ers, Latino Rockabilly War, The Mescaleros and The Pogues, in...
, the front man of one of the world's most recognised and influential rock bands The Clash
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
. Apart from going through the history of the band, the book also goes into deep descriptions of Joe's relationships with his friends and family; including how his brother's suicide
Suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...
and how his becoming a celebrity influenced him.