Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros

The Mescaleros were the backing band for Joe Strummer, formed in 1999, which went on to make three albums prior to Strummer's death in 2002. Many of the band members were gifted multi-instrumentalists. The original line up consisted of Strummer on vocals and guitar, Antony Genn on guitar, Scott Shields on bass, Martin Slattery on keyboards and guitar (as well as flute and saxophone on select songs), Pablo Cook on various percussion instruments, and Smiley (aka Steve Barnard) on drums. Richard Flack also appeared on various effects and instruments. Members * Joe Strummer – lead vocals, rhythm guitar * Martin Slattery - lead guitar, keyboards, saxophone, flute * Scott Shields - guitar, bass guitar * Antony Genn - guitar (1999-2000) * Simon Stafford - bass guitar, trombone (2001-2002) * Tymon Dogg - violin, Spanish guitar, keyboards (2000-2002) * John Blackburn - bass guitar (2000) * Jimmy Hogarth - bass guitar (2000) * Pablo Cook - percussion (1999-2001) * Luke Bullen - drums (2001-2002) * Steve "Smiley" Barnard - drums (1999-2000) Discography * Rock Art and the X-Ray Style (1999) * Global A Go-Go (2001) * Streetcore (2003)