Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1999 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Died: 2002
- Active: 1999 - 2002
Biography
The backing band formed by *Joe Strummer* in 1999 for his return to recording after *The Clash*. A flexible line-up of multi-instrumentalists played roots rock coloured by reggae, folk, funk and punk. They released 'Rock Art and the X-Ray Style' and 'Global a Go-Go' in Strummer's lifetime; after his sudden death in 2002 they completed 'Streetcore', released in 2003 to wide acclaim.
Genres
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Discography
- Rock Art and the X-Ray Style (1999) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Global a Go-Go (2001) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Johnny Appleseed (2001) - Single - rated 3.63/5
- Streetcore (2003) - Album - rated 3.77/5
Members
- Joe Strummer - vocals, guitar (1999–2002)
- Martin Slattery - guitar, keyboards, saxophone, flute (1999–2002)
- Scott Shields - bass, guitar, drums (1999–2002)
- Pablo Cook - percussion (1999–2001)
- Tymon Dogg - violin, Spanish guitar, keyboards (2000–2002)
- Simon Stafford - bass, trombone (2001–2002)
- Luke Bullen - drums (2001–2002)