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6/05/2010

Strummerville - A Don Letts Film Now Available On DVD.

Debuting at SXSW in March, Strummerville is now available exclusively at strummerville.com.

From The Clash Blog: Joe Strummer's untimely death in December 2002 sent shockwaves around the world of music and beyond. Yet friends and family were determined that his spirit would live on. In this documentary, Don Letts shows how Joe's unique contribution to the music world is manifesting itself through a charity set up in his memory - Strummerville. The film features contributions from supporters and founders of the charity, including Billy Bragg, Damien Hirst, plus wonderful footage of Strummer himself.

Don Letts and Joe Strummer go back to 1977 when punk broke in the UK and Don was working as a DJ at the Roxy. Don would spin reggae records during breaks in the punk sets and is credited with being one of the first DJ's to bring reggae and punk together. Don is one of the co-founders of Big Audio Dynamite and won a Grammy Award for Westway to the World - his documentary on The Clash.

Photo: Strummerville - A Don Letts Film

5/27/2007

The Future Is Unwritten.

Film celebrates Strummer's legacy

A documentary about the life of legendary rock musician Joe Strummer, most famous as the lead singer of The Clash, opened in the UK last week.

Directed by Julien Temple, The Future Is Unwritten combines previously unseen interviews with Strummer, who died in 2002, and frank conversations with those who were close to him.

Temple said that while the musician had been alive, making a film about him was "the last thing I thought I'd do."

But after Strummer's death, many of his friends had felt "lost" and the director realised that his life had not been properly celebrated.

"I thought I could do a film, as that's what I do," explained Temple.

As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. (Five) years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In The Future Is Unwritten, Strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times.

The Future Is Unwritten premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for a Grand Jury Award.

Material: news.bbc.co.uk & joestrummerthemovie.com

8/21/2006

Happy Birthday Joe Strummer.

12/22/2005

RIP.

JOE STRUMMER
1952-2002

Photo courtesy: magnetmagazine.com

8/31/2005

Joe Strummer
Aug. 21

RIP.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

THE KERN COUNTY DRUNKARD
Everything at Waist High is a long story, and the story of The KCD is no exception. After this individual told Waist High in December of 2003 that she was going to kill her, "Waist High" the blog was born. Please do not tell Waist High the person that you are going to kill her or she will create "Waist High" the blog and write nasty things about you! Including the time you stunk up the bathroom at The Alley Cat. The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" detailed the drunken comings and goings of the live-in love interest of one of Waist High's most cherished male friends. Never has Waist High met anyone who drank as much as or as often as The KCD. The KCD, because she was an insecure drunk, hated Waist High for most of her decade long relationship with Waist High's most cherished male friend. She hated Waist High for the obvious reason: Waist High is hot. A one time source of much of the material for Waist High the blog, The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" was permanently retired in March 2005 when Waist High's most cherished male friend finally came to his senses and kicked her ass to the curb.

RAMPART
Rampart is the first ex-husband of Waist High. She refers to him as her first ex-husband because she knows there will eventually be a second. Rampart grew up on the mean streets of Bakersfield and claims to have been the co-discoverer of the well known 1980s dirt field party spot known as "The Place." Rampart's 1987 directive to Waist High, "Drink this six pack before I get back!" made both Waist High and Rampart parents at age 20. Rampart currently resides 4.5 miles from Waist High in the wilds of Oregon and is an enduring fixture at their local Cigs For Less shop. Once a Bakersfield Del Taco associate, Sail Thru Hamburgers drive up dude, and Wible Road AM/PM graveyard worker, Rampart claims to now net $49,000 per month. But only to impress people, not when required.

(THE FORMER) LOVELY TEENAGED DAUGHTER
Not your average 37 year old. Born to Waist High as a "Miracle on 34th Street" in Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on 34th Street, LTD is on the board of MAC cosmetics. Not really, but she swears allegiance only to them. When LTD's mother once purchased LTD some eye shadow from Target, LTD threatened to call the police. Sweeter than Tupelo Honey, with the attitude of a feral cat, LTD is disgusted with most things. Including being forced to live with Waist High from 1988-2005. The child at one time even had her own blog, "Living With Waist High," which detailed her misery. A graduate of the oldest institution in the Oregon University System, LTD kept her promise of not getting knocked up at age 20 like Waist High did.

THE STRANGER
Oh God bless The Stranger. The Stranger was one of Waist High's most loyal confidants during some of the darker periods of the blog. Although his fierce allegiance to really bad music was a great source of aggravation for Waist High, The Stranger gave her a much needed look at life. Through the eyes of someone not yet bitter. The Stranger was almost pushed out of a moving vehicle when he revealed to Waist High that not only did he not know who Barry Manilow, Captain & Tenille, or Spandau Ballet were, but that he literally had no clue what Trail Mix was.

"TRI-TIP"
Special Correspondent to Waist High, and one of Waist High's most cherished friends. Used to live with The Kern County Drunkard. Was a Special Correspondent to Waist High for 9 months before knowing it. Long story. This individual coined the ultimate mid '80s Bakersfield drinking phrase, "Lock hubs. Party!"

DESI
Waist High's former work spouse. Cares about Waist High so much that he once took Waist High with him on a smoke break the very next day after she spent $250 for hypnotherapy TO QUIT SMOKING. Was the first person in conversation to introduce Waist High to concepts like "The Dirty Sanchez," "Dog In A Bathtub," "Tea Bagging," and "The Shocker." Reminds Waist High as often as possible that if women "neglect the balls," their men will leave them.