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Joe Strummer performs with his solo project, The Latino Rockabilly War, in 1989. The Clash frontman died of heart failure in December 2002.

Watch Joe Strummer's Life After Death

December 20, 2012 – The singer, co-founder and potent political voice of The Clash died 10 years ago this week.

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London Calling

Listen 'London Calling,' Repurposed As A Tourism Jingle

July 30, 2011 – The apocalyptic punk song is Britain's unlikely soundtrack for early coverage of the 2012 Olympics.

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Joe Strummer (1952 - 2002, left) and Paul Simonon of the punk rock group The Clash, 1984. (Photo by Unimedia/Getty Images)

Watch You've Never Heard 'London Calling'?!

February 11, 2011 – NPR Music intern Andy Hess hears The Clash's London Calling for the first time.

Listen Carbon/Silicon: Clash Guitarist Returns WXPN

June 26, 2008 – The punk rock legends in Carbon/Silicon offer their music for free online. WXPN

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Listen A 'Redemption Song' for The Clash's Frontman

July 14, 2007 – Author Chris Salewicz offers an extensive biography into The Clash's enigmatic frontman.

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Listen Guest DJ Lily Allen

February 22, 2007 – British singer Lily Allen writes infectious, bouncing pop music with wickedly biting lyrics. Alr...

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Listen The Clash, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Laura Veirs

October 5, 2004 – Guitarist, actor and author Guy Davis; A radio tale from bluesman Dave Alvin; Seattle singer/son...

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