The premature death of Joe Strummer of The Clash awakened a new awareness about the cultural significance of the band, especially in Granada where Strummer was a regular visitor in the 1980s and 90s. In May 2013, Placeta Joe Strummer was inaugurated in the Realejo quarter by his widow and several hundred gathered fans. The small square with its trees, fountain and Sierra Nevada view is adorned with a mural of Strummer by street artist El Niño de las Pinturas.
