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I deeply miss my friend Joe Strummer. He was the strongest of men, a real inspirational leader, a guy who never seemed to tire of listening to people and talking to them, learning and teaching all the time. He had true compassion for everyone he met. He was the nicest and also the most fun loving person I’ve known.
 On my first trip to London in 1976 I met Joe and Mick at Club Louise, but I don’t remember talking to them. (Soo Catwoman and Marko Pironi in the background). (L-R) Joe Strummer of The Clash, Soo Catwoman, Mick Jones of The Clash, and Marko Pironi at Club Louise in London, England. October 1976. © Bob Gruen/www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: websitemail01@aol.com phone: 212-691-0391 |
 I first saw the Clash at the ICA London Nov. 1976. The Clash at the ICA in London England in 1976 © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer, England - 1977 Joe 1977. Joe Strummer of the Clash in England. November 1977. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 The day after Glasgow I saw them play at Edinburg. Joe Strummer of The Clash on stage with hand over eyes in England. November 1977. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: R-109 |
 When they came to the US I was on the tour bus. The Clash were the most powerful and meaningful band I’ve worked with. Above, live in Boston in 1979. (L-R) Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of The Clash live in Boston, MA. February 16, 1979. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: R-104 |
 The Clash in a dressing room in Boston Feb. 1979. (L-R) Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon of The Clash in Boston, MA. February 16, 1979. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Andy Warhol & Joe backstage at the show in New York 1979 at the Palladium. (L-R) Andy Warhol and Joe Strummer in NYC. February 1979. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Topper Headon, Joe Stummer, Al Fields, David Johansen & Debbie Harry, NYC - 1979 David Johansen & Debbie Harry 1979. (L-R) Topper Headon and Joe Strummer of The Clash, Al Fields, David Johansen and Debbie Harry of Blondie in NYC. February 1979. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: R-440 |
 Joe on the US tour bus 1979. Joe Strummer of The Clash on a tour bus in USA. February 1979. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: C-201 |
 Joe on a plane on US tour in 1980. Joe Strummer of The Clash on a plane over USA. March 1980. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: R-378 |
 Joe on top of New York City, June 1981. Joe Strummer of The Clash on Top of The Rock in NYC. June 1981. © Bob Gruen/www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: R-107 |
 Joe Strummer & Gaby Salter, NYC - 1981 Joe 1981. Joe Strummer of The Clash and Gaby kissing on a car in NYC. June 20, 1981. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: R-101 |
 The Clash on the way to Shea Stadium 1982. (L-R) Joe Strummer, Terry Chimes, Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of The Clash in a car in New York City. October 12, 1982. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: R-373 |
 Allen Ginsberg & Joe Strummer, NYC - 1982 Allen Ginsberg & Joe 1982. (L-R) Allen Ginsberg and Joe Strummer in NYC. January 1982. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer, NYC - 1985 Joe 1985. Joe Strummer of The Clash on the streets of New York City. July 1985. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer, NYC - 1986 Joe 1986. Joe Strummer of The Clash on the streets of New York City. July 1986. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe in a pensive mood on the Brooklyn waterfront in 1985. Joe Strummer of The Clash posing by the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn, NY. July 1985. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer, NYC - 1985 Joe 1985. Joe Strummer of The Clash on the streets of New York City. July 1985. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer, NYC - 1986 Joe 1986. Joe Strummer of The Clash at Westbeth Studios, NYC. November 1986. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer, NYC - 1986 Joe 1986. Joe Strummer posing at Westbeth Studios, NYC. November 1986. © Bob Gruen/www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer, NYC - 1986 Joe 1986. C-155 Joe Strummer of The Clash smoking at a bar in NYC. November 1986. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: C-155 |
 Joe Strummer, Los Angeles - 1989 Joe 1989. Joe Strummer of The Clash on Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA. June 1989. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe on the roof of the Gramarcy Hotel in New York in 1989. Joe Strummer photographed on the top of the Gramercy Park Hotel, NYC. September 1989. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Josh Cheuse, Joe Strummer & Matt Dillion, NYC - 1991 Josh Cheuse, Joe & Matt Dillon 1991. (L-R) Josh Cheuse, Joe Strummer and Matt Dillon at the Bleecker St. subway station in NYC. September 1991. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Lucinda Strummer & Joe Strummer, NYC - 1994 1994. Joe Strummer of The Clash with his wife Lucinda in NYC. April 1994. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer & Lucinda Strummer, NYC - 1994 1994. Joe Strummer of The Clash with his wife Lucinda in NYC. May 1994. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe on 2nd Ave in New York in 1994. Joe Strummer posing by a car in NYC. May 1994. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe under the Brooklyn Bridge June 1999. Joe Strummer standing under the Brooklyn Bridge, NYC. June 30, 1999. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: R-369 |
 Joe at Mescaleros show at the Astoria Theater in London 1999. Joe Strummer of The Clash on stage at Astoria Theatre in London, England. October 22, 1999. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer, London - 1999 1999. Joe Strummer of The Clash on stage at Astoria Theatre in London, England. October 22, 1999. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: C-206 |
 Joe at Mescaleros show at Astoria Theater in London in 1999. Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros perform at the 9:30 club in Washington D.C. on June 29, 1999. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Lucinda and Joe with Jesse Malin and Bill Flanagan in New York in 1999. Joe Strummer of the Clash with his wife Lucinda, Jesse Malin & Bill Flanagan in NYC. November 27, 1999. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Hanging with Joe at Niagara bar in New York 1999. (L-R) Jim Jarmusch, Joe Strummer and his wife Lucinda during a party. 1999. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros, NYC - 2001 2001. Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros backstage at 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' in NYC. July 2001. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer & Damien Hirst In June of 2001, we visited with Joe and Damien Hirst. Here Joe relaxes in the lovely English sunshine (with a heavy coat!) Joe Stummer and Damien Hirst in England. June 2001© Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 September 2001, Joe and Mick Jones came to the opening party on Camden for my new book and photo exhibition of the Clash. Joe Strummer of The Clash, Bob Gruen & Mick Jones of The Clash at the opening of Bob's Clash book and exhibit in London, England. September 2001. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe and friends after one of the shows in Brooklyn in April 2002. Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros with Mick Jones, Josh Cheuse, Lucinda Stummer & Elizabeth Greggory-Gruen posing in Brooklyn, NY. April 11, 2002. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe played with his group the Mescaleros in his last years, and was more interested in the new album he was working on this month than the talk of a possible Clash reunion at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Dinner. Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros at St. Ann'e Warehouse, Brooklyn, NY. April 5, 2002. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe was in New York in early November, 2002, where he’d come to tape a segment for VH1. One night I introduced him to Ryan Adams, and we had a drink with Ryan and Jesse Malin at the Cedar Bar. (L-R) Joe Strummer, Jesse Malin, & Ryan Adams at Cedar Bar in NYC. November 4, 2002. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 The last time I saw Joe we went to eat at Clay, a great restaurant run by Edward Lee who cooks very tasty Asian delights and serves something called a ‘Lychee Martini’. After a few of them Joe led a dance on the tables, above, with Chris LaSalle of Hellcat records, Linda Rowe, Edward, Jennifer Senger, my wife Elizabeth and Amy Wilder. (L-R) Joe Strummer, Chris LaSalle, Linda Rowe, Edward Lee, Jennifer Senger, Elizabeth Greggory- Gruen & Amy Wilder at Clay in NYC. November 2002. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com |
 Joe Strummer, NYC - 1978 Joe Strummer NYC 1978. Joe Strummer of The Clash walking away at The San Gennaro Festival, NYC. September 1978. © Bob Gruen / www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen's studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: info@bobgruen.com Image #: R-368 |