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Try the BEST MySpace Editor at MySpace Toolbox !This page is all about The Mescaleros, the band formed by the legendary Joe Strummer in 1999 and who over the next 4 years rocked cities all around the world inc:Tokyo, New York, Milan, Paris, Los Angeles, London..the list was never ending. With such a legendary frontman and such talented musicians not only were they a great live band but they also produced 3 classic albums, full of such gems as Yalla Yalla, Johnny Appleseed, Coma Girl etc etc.All this came to an end sadly with Joes untimely death in Dec 2002.Today in 2006 Scott Shields & Jimmy Hogarth are mainly in the song writing/producing side of the record business...but for those with an ear for great live music other Mescaleros are still performing live..the latest is "The Hours" a Martin Slattery/Ant Genn band and with both having such a wealth of talent are tipped to be a big success.Luke Bullen is drumming for the very succesful KT Tunstall, Simon Stafford is currently with Reverend and The Makers who recently supported the Artic Monkeys. Tymon Dogg has a new band: The Quikening. Smiley is with Archive who are mega in mainland Europe and also drums for FourGoodMen comprising of great talent from Simple Minds and Big Country. Pablo Cook who has taken a couple of years out and living in the Spanish mountains has both written and produced material for Lily Allens top selling album "Alright,still". John Blackburn is on his last tour on bass with Skin before starting a new life in New ZealandYou can also find a Mescalero or two every now and again playing their superb tunes at Joe Strummer tributes and festivals around the world, including that superb annual party in Bologna, Italy.Whatever these great musicians are doing you will find out here first."Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros - Vision of a Homeland" ISBN: 1903111757 is a 264 page book inc 16 pages of many never before seen pics of Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros, with full contributions from all Mescaleros, roadcrew etc.The Author, longtime fan Anthony Davie was given access to so many great and unique pics by both the band, their families & top photographers Dave Maud and John Zimmerman that he had a special 32 page limited edition magazine printed as well. This book is available worldwide from all good book shops or alternatively contact us for copies signed by various Mescaleros. Various Mescaleros love to play @ tribute gigs (subject to touring schedules) anyone planning a tribute gig, please feel free to get in touch.