The well-known John Graham Mellor, known professionally as Joe Strummer was born on August 21, 1952, in Ankara, Türkiye. He was a British singer, musician, and songwriter who 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.
Did Joe Strummer run a marathon?
Yes, according to facts, before going to Paris, he ran at least one marathon, and he continued to run marathons after returning. Strummer and his brother David, then 10 years old, started attending the City of London Freemen’s School in Surrey when they were nine years old. For the following seven years, they barely saw their parents.
Later, Strummer added, “When I was nine years old, I had to say goodbye to them since they had moved abroad, possibly to Africa. After leaving boarding school, I only saw my parents once a year since the government paid for that to happen. I attended this school where thick rich people sent their thick affluent children after being left on my own. Another benefit of my father’s profession, which had many benefits, was that the government covered all of the costs.”
Source: Ghanafuo.com
