Joe Strummer of The Clash Dead
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Posted on December 23rd, 2002 by Adam Gonshor
Guitarist and singer of punk band The Clash, Joe Strummer, was found dead in his England home Sunday, according to police. He was 50.
Officers believe he died of a heart attack. An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday.
Strummer was considered a punk icon. Bono of U2 called The Clash “the greatest rock band.”
The Clash will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10.
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