Joe strummer the future is unwritten epk epk youtube. In the wrong hands, this could be contrived, but in this masterful documentary it serves as a testament to not just joe strummer the myth, but joe strummer the man, telling us his story in vivid detail. The future is unwritten is a moving and personal portrait of a musician who helped shaped not just punk, but modern music as a whole. Dec, 2006 joe strummer walk on the wild side duration. Published on jan 9, 2015 hes best known as the only frontman that matters, but joe strummer. Lets tell you about joe strummer in some detail now. As the lead singer of the clash from 1977 onward, joe strummer. Joe strummer 001 licensed to youtube by umg, merlin ignition on behalf of ignition records ltd. The future is unwritten is a documentary film on joe strummer, the lead vocalist of a highly popular british punk rock band going by the name the clash. The album was well received by critics, but was not a commercial success. In this directors cut of the 1987 cult classic, four hapless bank robbers bury their loot and attempt to hide out in a deserted desert town, but very soon f. New joe strummer music coming on dark horse records. Now, the irish actor is taking on joe strummer, the frontman of.
The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary film directed by julien temple about joe strummer, the lead singer of the british punk rock band. Joe strummer was born john graham mellor in ankara, turkey, on 21 august 1952. The future is unwritten 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Joe strummer and dennis hopper will feature in the national portrait gallerys show, the first devoted to the american photographers portraits. Foo fighters something from nothing live at glastonbury festival 2017 1080i hd duration. Music video by joe strummer performing the future is unwritten epk. Joe strummer died young, but his and the clashs memory lives on. Top 30 quotes of joe strummer famous quotes and sayings.
Jonathan rhys meyers rebounds from recent relapse to play the clash punk icon joe strummer in new film london town by kate thomas for mailonline published. Joe strummer straight to hell never before seen london 1988 duration. The clash formed in 1976, and along with the sex pistols spearheaded the british punk rock scene. The future is unwritten paints an uncommonly colorful picture of the onetime leader of the clash. Joe strummer on the run is a 2015 documentary by nick hall. John graham mellor 21 august 1952 22 december 2002, known from may 1975 as joe. London town is a romance that takes place during a defining moment in history the time in late70s england when the punk scene was personified by vagabond youths living in squats, skinheads, the sex pistols with their anarchy in the u.
Published on jun 3, 2015 took this scene from the movie straight to hell and replaced all the audio with my own original sounds. Joe strummer s omewhere in joe strummer s house perhaps there is a room in which the clash legend keeps all his honours. Please note, this is no longer the official website for the film. It was written by rudy wurlitzer and scored by joe strummer, who has a small. Although best known as the outspoken front man for legendary punk rock group the clash, joe strummer also carved out an.
The future is unwritten music, documentaries movie 2007 julien temples electrifying sundance rockdoc is about the clashs joe strummer, the punk icon whose message has inspired bono, johnny depp, john cusack and more. His scottish mother, anna mackenzie 19151986, a crofters daughter born and raised in bonar bridge in the scottish highlands, was a nurse. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. The name joe strummer was a good one, particularly for a guy who, as a pubrocker, had laboured under the credibilitydefeating nickname woody mellor. Back to ours 2015 peter andres xmas extravaganza top 50 2014. Joe strummer, born john grammar mellon, is best known as the scowling, screaming, warriorpoet who sang lead vocals and played rhythm guitar for the only band that matters. This was the location for the shooting of massive attack. Although best known as the outspoken front man for legendary punk rock group the clash, joe strummer also carved out an interesting niche as an actor once the band broke up. Friends expressed dismay about joe s sudden change from rockabilly woody mellor to punk rock joe strummer and the subsequent attitude change. A teenager learns about life from his punk idol joe strummer, and jonathan rhys myers kills it as they rock the casbah together. Jonathan rhys meyers could be joe strummer, with his attitude and great voice. In 70s london, a 14 yearold boy is introduced to the clash by his estranged mother. By 1979, the clash had broadened their musical horizons at a time when most.
Joe strummer film a cheap movie holiday in other peoples misery. Dispelling the punk persona to reveal a diehard performer who gives it all onstage, then stays after the show to sign autographs for every last fan, the documentary hits the road with strummer s new band, the mescaleros, as they tour for their second album. Joe strummer, the legendary gravelvoiced punkpoet from the clash, loved to listen to music on the radio. The future is unwritten movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and cofounder of the 101ers and the clash. The joe strummer foundation gives opportunities to aspiring musicians and support to projects around the world that. Dec 23, 2002 punk pioneer joe strummer, a musical and political inspiration for a generation, has died aged 50. Earthquake weather is a 1989 album by former frontman of the clash, joe strummer. November 2, 2007 joe strummer as the front man of the clash from 1977 onwards, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. You can obtain more information on it by visiting the link provided above. His british father, ronald ralph mellor mbe 19161984, was a clerical officerlater attaining the rank of second secretaryin the foreign service, born in. Joe strummer foundation, saint leonards, east sussex, united kingdom. Joe strummers transition from musician to actor film.
As the front man of the clash from 1977, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s, recording several hit albums and singles. The future is unwritten had a limited release on november 2, 2007. A pedestrian underpass at the junction of edgware road and harrow road, west london, was renamed the joe strummer subway in 2009 as strummer used to busk there. With jonathan rhys meyers, daniel huttlestone, dougray scott, natascha mcelhone. Joe strummer, the undisputed pioneer of punk and former front man for the clash, is captured in this revealing and touching portrait. Nov 21, 2001 joe strummer s omewhere in joe strummer s house perhaps there is a room in which the clash legend keeps all his honours. The former clash frontman died of a suspected heart attack yesterday at his home in somerset.
Whether it be bashing his own government or even his own generation, strummer was. Strummer cofounded the group and was their lyricist. It was this show, which was a benefit for striking fire fighters, that mick jones joined strummer on stage for the first time in nearly twenty years, during. We tell you about the life of joe strummer, the widely acclaimed punk rock musician, and lead vocalist of the band the clash. Joe strummer 19522002 although best known as the outspoken front man for legendary punk rock group the clash, joe strummer also carved out an interesting. My granny lives up there on the 12th floor and alf the time the lifts broken. Umpg publishing, pedl, cmrra, warner chappell, and 2 music rights societies.
Joe strummers transition from musician to actor film inquiry. This programme explores and identifies the bands music and the reasons behind the split of one of the most iconic punk rock groups of the day. As the lead singer of the clash from 1977 onward, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever. The clashs joe strummer regales with the tale of a young woman who shoots her lover and flees town on the previously unreleased song, rose of erin.
Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the. The film is based on the life story of william walker, the american filibuster who invaded and made himself president of nicaragua. Macgowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems, but. Jonathan rhys meyers as the clashs joe strummer in london. The track will appear on the upcoming box set, joe strummer 001, which arrives september 28th. In the future is unwritten, from british film director julien temple, joe strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as. Director julien temple reveals strummer as more than a punk legend, but a stunning cultural communicator whose influence knew no bounds. A q lifetime achievement award here, a rolling stone greatest album ever. The man with the gravel voice and the idealist political agenda was never afraid to voice his opinions on current events. It follows the life of strummer through interviews from other band members including mick jones and topper headon. May 17, 2007 joe strummer d epending on who you listen to, joe strummer was either punks most articulate ambassador or an ambitious chancer riding on the coattails of a movement he had little to do with.
A defect in an artery near the heart that can easily go undetected until the moment the artery tears open, filling the sac around the heart with blood, preventing it from. The pogues and joe strummer london calling youtube. Joe strummer and the clash make a kids day in the indie. Walker is a 1987 americanspanish historicalsatirical film directed by alex cox and starring ed harris, richard masur, rene auberjonois, peter boyle, miguel sandoval, and marlee matlin. The future is unwritten and other popular tv shows and. Dec 08, 2003 its in this mired context that joe strummer s fourth and regrettably final solo release excluding the walker soundtrack, streetcore, presents itself as somewhat of a posthumous album oddity. This show is often overlooked however, in favor of citing the 15 november show at acton town hall. With joe strummer, steve jones, mick jones, brigitte bardot. In the future is unwritten, from british film director julien temple, joe strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true. John graham mellor 21 august 1952 22 december 2002, known from may 1975 as joe strummer, was a british musician, singer, composer, actor and songwriter who was the cofounder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and colead vocalist of the clash, a rock band formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of british punk rock. I still embrace anything associated to the great man, so when i first heard about this last february, i was genuinely excited and ordered the dvd, hoping for new footage or interviews.
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