The Mission to Find Joe Strummer's Home and Pay My Respects to a Legend. 

Heart warming video. Thank you. I am 62 now. Many times on from when I first heard/saw the band. But JS changed my life. He introduced me to thinking about the world. Cant give a man more than that really.... When he died suddenly on Dec 22 2002. I wrote a letter to Luce. I knew he lived in Brigport. So addressed it to her there. It must have got to her. As she sent me back a photo of him taken there, plus a small note to appreciate my thoughts. Classy women... I have asked my wife to play my favourite Clash somg when I go. "White Man (In Hammersmith Palais). He wrote the words, and as a song it means a lot to me, and, am sure you also? Respect my friend.

Very gracious and welcoming of Joe's widow to allow you access to her property...hard to believe that he's 20 years gone, but his music lives forever. Cool stone circle and a great way to remember Joe

This wonderful video deserves many many more views! I'm glad Luce continues to live there.

He left a print in this world that will never be forgotten, I’m going to pass it on to the next generation.

This is a beautiful, heart warming video. You are a kind and sweet man, accessible, articulate, and earthy, similar to Joe Strummer in those regards. I was extremely fortunate to see The Clash play two shows in 1982 and 1984. In both, it was the most energy I ever felt at a concert. However, on October 8, 2001, I saw The Mescaleros at The Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. My friend bought me my ticket because I'd been really down for the past year because my two closest friends in the world had died within two and a half months of each other and he knew that I was a diehard Clash fan. I don't often tell this story, yet I feel that I must, here, and to you, Sir Nomad Musician. After the gig, I met the band and Joe Strummer. In those days many bands stuck around after the show to do this in small venues here in the states. I had also read somewhere before this that The Clash often did, and Joe was doing it again. I was the eighth person in line so I was made the first cut which was eight. I didn't see him anywhere and just moseyed around for what seemed like eternity trying to look relaxed and inconspicuous. Joe was sitting in a dark corner and saw me well before I spotted him. With a wry smile he said hi and joked, "Are you looking for someone?" "As a matter of fact, I just found him!" He laughed extended his hand shook mine. I couldn't believe how accessible he was as he offered me the only vacant seat near him. I told him he looked great and sounded even better enjoying himself up on stage. I explained how he changed my life. It was because of the song Clampdown that I went back to school and studied the arts, particularly poetry, and was awarded a few small prizes. He wanted to know the details and was very sincere about it. After at least ten good minutes I realized other fans were hovering around and so I quickly said, "Well, it looks like my time is up and I best be going." "Wait," he said, "aren't you going to ask me for my autograph?" He pointed to a small paper I had tucked under my arm. Before I met him, I was going around the room getting all the Mescaleros to sign, including Tymon Dogg who taught Joe how to play his first song on guitar (there is a great video of Tymon explaining this if you search on RU-vid for it). I said to Joe, "If you want to know the truth, Joe, it was just a prop because I was so nervous looking for you!" He laughed, and took it and wrote, "Thanks, David. It was nice to meet you and good luck with your future and writing. Sincerely, Joe Strummer." Next to it he drew a cartoon of a funny character climbing a wall and smiling. I was surprised how good it was considering how quickly he dashed it off. I still have it somewhere stashed away with my menagerie of special, heartfelt memorabilia. I had heard many times that when you meet your heroes it is a major disappointment. For Joe Strummer, this was as far as disappointing as it could ever get. This was the most genuine and gratifying experience that I could ever feel, live, and move on from. Rock in Peace, John Mellor, aka Joe Strummer, Rock In Peace.

Around 2000/2001 I was travelling on a train from Plymouth to London. Somewhere in Somerset the train stopped and two people got on the train and I took a double take it was Joe Strummer and a young lady. I was in full business mode suited and booted and I rather embarrassed lay went over and introduced myself saying despite what I looked like I had been a big punk in the late 70s and early 80s. Joe could not have been more gracious introducing me to his partner. After no time we were in in the smoking car where we stalked all the way to Paddington. A few months later the same thing happened on the same train. This time he recognised me remembered my name and the same thing happened . I never saw him again he had died. I’ve never cried more when someone famous died. Joe was a lovely lovely lovely man. We talked all sorts of shit and some very profound stuff. I well never forget the maybe 3 hours I spent with him. The nicest man ever a true gentleman If you want a stupid story. I remember him asking me what clash tracks I said some of my favourites I told him …my favourite was Stay Free …he said that was Micks as were most of the others. I though oh shit and then he burst out laughing he said maybe I didn’t like him I only liked Mick. Wonderful hours I’ll never ever forget. La Lucha Continua !

This is absolutely incredible! I was born a couple years after Joe passed but I love all his music and got into punk from The Clash. Seeing this video is amazing

Loved the clash as a teenager and still getting closer to 60 im still blasting the clash out . R.I.P joe

Lovely mate--I met Joe when I was 15 years old- and saw the band 78 in Erics Liverpool--the best live band I ever saw-- he was a lovely lovely man and left a lifelong impression on me---please tell me more about your EP-- lovely little piece you did and meeting joes wife-- so down to earth--

My mood was greatly uplifted by you, your film, by remembering Joe and by the outstanding kindness of his widow. You paid your respects in a lovely way, thank you so much. Keep making films, going by this you have a skill. Each Dec22 I wear one item of Joe or the clash, in remembrance and homage. A greatly underrated person. You did him a gentle kindness here and I will now look up the foundation you mention! All the best to you, and Joes wife.

I love this, thank you so much for sharing, Joe and the Clash meant so much to me when I was growing up

great to see this i saw joe live many times from the early days onwards, ive also been to bridewater many times and was surprised when i heard hed moved there, joes music will continue to inspire people for ever

Top notch footage, thanks so much, and thanks to Luce for allowing it!! Joe and his music, from the first Clash album to last Mescaleros album, has meant a great deal to me, still does, and always will. Thanks again! 🕊️🎸

Loved this video, what a privilege to be invited in to record there. Great and thanks for Sharing. Rich xx

Outstanding video buddy. I’m a massive Clash fan. What a privilege you had there. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. Stay well 👍

I'm a college student who fell in love with punk through the Clash. Joe was already gone for a few years when I was born, but I know that he's still with us in spirit. You're so lucky to have been there.

Amazing. I too am a Clash fan since the early 90s. I was lucky enough to see him twice in the Boston area in ‘99 and again in ‘01. A true experience. I miss that man, truly authentic and one of a kind.

Just awesome to see this. Thank you (and of course Luce).

Karma is a wonderful thing and when a good person does good things they are rewarded. I loved The Clash from the very first time I heard them in '77 and that love has never waned. You are indeed a very lucky boy............best wishes to you in your endeavours and you have a new subscriber.

Well done mate...loved every minute!!

Amazing experience and video. Luce knew you were a deserving and respectful person.

What a great vid and story. I met Joe on the Class War tour. I was invited down to the venue in the afternoon for the sound check and to met him. He introduced me to his band and signed some 7” Clash record covers for me that I still have. He chatted with me about recording the cost of living e.p. Eclectic musical tastes and his time living in Newport south Wales where he was in his first band ‘the Vultures’ I have a file of his first ever recording on cassette somewhere, (I’m sure there is a link at Wales online) the house he rented in Newport now has a plaque outside. His old acoustic guitar hung on the wall at a local record shop there, he gave it to a friend before moving back to London to form the 101ers, I used to run a dedicated FB page with loads of info. Anyway enough from my old reminiscing and rambling’s, Stay Free!

Your video came up unexpectedly in my recommended list...I have to say that it was a magical watch and your warmth and genuine personality shone throughout...Both Roddy Frame and joe Strummer/The Clash were and still are a huge influence on myself and my music...I'm also going through some considerable changes and so to hear you talk about that and then how going on a mission to find Joe's house and the subsequent fortuitous meeting of his wife was an inspiration...I've subscribed to your channel and will be taking a look at more of your videos...Thanks for the share and all the best

Just beautiful

Beautiful ❤️

Lovely video man. What a privilege that was. Joe is such a massive inspiration to me and countless others everywhere, I'm glad his memory lives on like it does

never knew that he lived in Somerset but it looks lovely there, sad this car is left to rot really

This is a great story. Used to love early Clash myself. Lynneda x

Nice vid, I met Joe briefly after a gig. Top guy as you'd expect. Always so good to his fans.

Excellent. Many thanks.

Fabulous

Magic video. ❤

timestamp 9:25 can you tell me anything about why those rocks are placed like that? Also, it's kinda amazin how you happened upon his partner like that at that particular moment, makes me feel like the universe was conspiring to help you all the way!

I think it's great what I.ve read in the comments the ammont of young kids that are into the clash

wow. I had no idea Joe had an old Buick pick-up. I have a lot of old vehicles (including a Hillman Imp pick-up) and know how much time (and money) it takes to finish a project. I think that one has had its chips

lovely stuff

Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Brilliant, John would of loved you.

Great video mate 👍 PS.. keep the beard, really suits you.

Saw the Clash in 1981 I was 19... Kinsmen Field house Edmonton Alberta He stopped the show to call out some posier punks who were bullying people..and Mick Jones said yeah and stop f'n spitting on me. Was that a Buick "49" by any chance?

How do I contact you? I've got a positive message concerning a "lost" Joe Strummer museum for Joe's woman.

Armagideon time slaps

Wait a minute, Joe's Dad was a foreign diplomat...

What American looking car is that ?

'Promo SM' 💋

Thanks for making this wonderful video made my day 😁and you Sir have a great presence for the camera good luck for the future although it’s unwritten ✊🧷✊

cool video. i love the clash.

Subbed brother.