Joe Strummer’s final album Streetcore due in October
Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros’ final album, ‘Streetcore’, will be released on 21 October, including eight originals and a cover of Bob Marley’s ‘Redemption Song’.…
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Charlie Gillett compiles World 2003 collection dedicated to Joe Strummer
BBC Radio London DJ Charlie Gillett has compiled World 2003: Music Without Frontiers, dedicated to Joe Strummer, due 28 July on EMI imprint Hemisphere.…
Strummer family sets up fund for young musicians
The family of Joe Strummer is setting up a charity to fund struggling rock musicians, launched at a tribute show at London's Tabernacle this weekend.…
Clash best of track listing
Sony has announced the track listing for The Essential Clash, a two-CD compilation due for release on 10 March.…
Strummer's band put finishing touches to album
The Mescaleros say they are close to finishing the album they recorded with Joe Strummer before his death, with a May release indicated by the label.…
Strummer fans encouraged to buy a tree
Fans of Joe Strummer are being asked to donate a tree to Future Forests, the environmental group he backed, to create a memorial forest on Skye.…
Blur update
Alex James has posted an update on the Blur website, confirming he has met Graham Coxon and that the new album is being mastered.…
Strummer album has provisional May release
An album of tracks recorded by Joe Strummer before his death may be released in May, including songs premiered at live dates last autumn.…
No word on release of new Strummer material
The release of Joe Strummer's unfinished material with The Mescaleros remains unclear, though a tribute album featuring Clash and Strummer songs is expected.…
Courtney denies rumours of funeral shenanigans
Courtney Love's manager Jim Barber denies rumours that she caused a scene at Joe Strummer's funeral, calling the stories unfounded.…
Royal Opera House opens doors to rock
Joe Strummer will play London's Royal Opera House next month in a charity show for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, alongside Bryan Adams and Brian May.…