Tymon Dogg (born Stephen John Murray in Formby, Lancashire, England) is a highly idiosyncratic English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing piano, violin, guitar, oud and a harp of his own invention. As well as developing his own solo sound, he worked with The Clash and later collaborated with Joe Strummer in The Mescaleros.
Murray's musical career began at the age of 14, playing Bob Dylan and Donovan covers on harmonica and guitar at the Peppermint Lounge in Liverpool, and occasionally at the famous Cavern Club. While at school, he began using the pseudonym ‘Timon’.
Spencer Leigh (now a DJ on BBC Radio Merseyside) met Timon in 1965 and encouraged the young musician's song-writing. He became his local promoter, helping him get gigs and sending off demo tapes to record companies.
In 1968 Leigh arranged for Timon to visit Cyril Stapleton at Pye Records. Pye gave Timon an advance that was the equivalent of a year's wages. Timon moved to London where he began recording songs with arranger and producer Jerry Martin. Martin was a Canadian pop singer who was trying to make it as a producer in England. Timon released his first single "The Bitter Thoughts of Little Jane" in January 1968. The track also features future Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones on bass and Jimmy Page on lead guitar. Martin was sacked just before the record was released and the record was given meagre promotion by Pye.
John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), best remembered by his stage name Joe Strummer, was an English musician who was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the British punk rock band The Clash. His musical experience included his membership of The 101ers, Latino Rockabilly War, The Mescaleros and The Pogues, in addition to his own solo music career. Strummer's work as a musician allowed him to explore other interests, which included acting, creating film scores for television and movies, songwriting, radio broadcasting, and a position as a radio host. Strummer is one of the iconic figures of the British punk movement.
Strummer and The Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in January 2003. In his remembrance, Strummer's friends and family have established the Strummerville Foundation for the promotion of new music, and each year there are many festivals and both organised and spontaneous ceremonies worldwide to celebrate his memory.
(Tymon Dogg)
Come with me. I won't hide
We're going on a ride
We meet each day, use time to see
While we're young and almost free
I've got to lose this skin I'm imprisoned in
Got to lose this skin I'm imprisoned in
Do not turn or hate to see
All the things you think we've got
Do not turn or hate to see
What happened to the wife of LotWe're alone or so they say
We're not on our own in that way
When we're alone it's real tough going
We can take a part in someone else's play
Come with me, I thought he said
But that's not him anymore, he's dead
What's it like to be so free
So free it looks like lost to me