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Joe Strummer's London Calling Series 1: Episode 4

In 1999, former Clash frontman Joe Strummer became a DJ for the BBC World Service - this is how he sounded.

In 1999, former Clash frontman Joe Strummer became a DJ for the BBC World Service - this is how he sounded.

Joe Strummer died on 22nd December 2002, aged just 50. His World Service programmes began in 1999, and show his great enthusiasm for music from all over the world and his eclectic tastes, ranging from the Beatles to the Wu-Tang Clan.

Joe often started these shows with a song by his favourite Jamaican toaster Big Youth. After that it was anybody's guess - from Bob Dylan to the Ramones via Nina Simone, Bo Diddley and Jimmy Reed. Here's a chance to see what he carried in his DJ box.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros

    Global a Go-Go

  • Cornershop

    Good to Be on the Road Back Home Again

  • Ritchie Valens

    La Bamba

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.
  • Shabba Ranks

    Roots & Culture

  • Orchestra Baobab

    Aida Baoury

  • Ramones

    Beat On The Brat

  • Elbow

    Fallen Angel

    • V2.
  • Traffic

    House For Everyone

Broadcasts

  • Fri 7 Sep 201200:00
  • Fri 12 Dec 201402:00
  • Fri 8 Dec 201702:00
  • Fri 2 Nov 201802:00
  • Fri 2 Aug 201902:00
  • Wed 18 May 202201:00
  • Thu 15 Dec 202202:30