We’re approaching the five year anniversary of the passing Joe Strummer, but that doesn’t seem to stopping the former Clash frontman from bringing joy to fans.

They thought he had taken such secrets to the grave when he died on 22 December 2002. But in today’s Independent Magazine, Strummer’s widow, speaking to a British newspaper for the first time since he died, reveals that she discovered a treasure trove of scribbled notes, cartoons, cigarette papers, songs – and forgotten Clash lyrics.

They will form the basis of a tribute book to the uniquely talented musician, which she says will be produced in conjunction with his friend, the artist Damien Hirst.

Lucinda Mellor explains that the discovery was made in a room buried in the depths of the farmhouse she shared with her husband, which she rarely if ever ventured into while he was alive.

When Strummer returned home after a tour, he would throw his suitcases into the room, leaving them jumbled alongside other suitcases he brought back from his travels.

[Article from The Guardian]

I must say, this is quite exciting. This memorabilia will allow us to learn more about one of the greatest minds in the history of music, and as Strummer would have wanted it, it will be available to everyone, not just a few rich collectors.

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Tags: Joe Strummer, The Clash