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Punk icon and singer with The Clash Joe Strummer is set to be honoured with a new Christmas card - which he designed before his death.

Real name John Mellor, Joe Strummer was a walking contradiction. The son of a former diplomat the college drop out turned into a squat rocker, before becoming a ferocious punk rocker battling for peace and love.

The Clash emerged from the Westway with a furious energy. Their debut album blended the anger of The Sex Pistols with a rare humanity, giving the band a political edge that helped define a generation.

Speaking out against racism and prejudice, The Clash blended this with expertly picked influences. The band's tour bus rocked to the sounds of dub reggae, classic rockabilly, soul and even the odd slice of Captain Beefheart.

Continually re-inventing themselves, the band would eventually splinter after the departure of songwriting partner Mick Jones. Joe Strummer picked himself up and engaged in a lingering career that would stretch from cinema to art until he eventually found his way back to the music scene.

Dying in 2002, the punk icon was on the verge of an unlikely revival. Joe Strummer was playing to packed out crowds and, just weeks before his death, the singer would be re-united with Mick Jones at an impromptu performance for striking firemen.

Now Joe Strummer is to be remembered with a new Christmas card. The songwriter was also a keen artist, and designed his own cards to be sent to friends and family.

One design which was never used will now be released in aid of the charity Strummerville, set up after his death. In addition to this the charity are set to release the new record 'Winter Sessions Showcase Album 2009' featuring a range of up and coming acts.

Check out the Strummerville website for more details.