Her mother was of scottishirish descent, her father a dispossessed. I am a cliche official indiegogo pitch video youtube arena bbc who is poly styrene. Punk singer poly styrene, former singer with the xray spex, has died at the age of 53 after suffering from cancer. Patti smith may get a great deal more credit as the godmother of punk, but the archetype for modernday feminist punk should really be traced to poly styrene, leader of firstwave london punk legends read full biography. Documentary on x ray spex frontwoman to be released, poly styrene. I think back to the moment that i first saw the striking poly styrene on top of the pops. Watch the trailer for new documentary about xray spexs poly styrene. Styrene is one of the most important monomers produced by the chemical industry today. In 1991, poly styrene was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Her father was a somaliborn dock worker, although poly styrene used to tell the. A new documentary surrounding the life of xray spexs poly styrene has been announced. Many translated example sentences containing styrenebutadienestyrene thermoplastic rubber french english dictionary and search engine for french translations. Styrene is essential in the creation of many products that we use every day.
In 1986, she released the ep gods and goddesses awesome. Born in 1957, marianne joan elliot lived in bromley, england with her mother, a legal secretary, and her father a somaliland aristocrat. Set to be released on november 2018, a featurelength film documenting poly styrenes life entitled poly styrene. Documentary on x ray spex frontwoman to be released, poly. Watch the trailer for new documentary about xray spexs poly. The return of poly styrene by andrew perry, an interview featured on emusic.
She died of breast cancer on 25 april 2011 at the age of 53. Poly styrene took inspiration from michael jackson for this track and director lauryn siegel creates an entertaining take on it for the video that features gaby hoffmann. Styrenes daughter celeste bell is the executive director and narrator of the upcoming film, i am a cliche. Her mother, who raised her alone, was a scottishirish legal secretary. Mar 29, 2017 to coincide with the 40 th anniversary of the xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene. Styrene b regular when people talk about xray spex, they tend to focus on poly styrene, the bands lead singer. A few of the most familiar uses of styrene include. The makers of a planned documentary about the late xray spex frontwoman poly styrene today launched a crowdfunding campaign to help pay for the film, and debuted a very early trailer for the project, which they hope will hit theaters in november 2018 the film, poly styrene. Watch the trailer for new documentary about xray spexs. Poly styrene s real name was marianne joan elliottsaid. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. However, the demand for polystyrene, which accounts for more than 30% of the enduser consumption of styrene in india, tends to fall with the onset of monsoons. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from poly styrene at the discogs marketplace. Poly styrene was born on july 3, 1957 in bromley, kent, england as marianne joan elliottsaid.
Poly styrenes daughter remembers the xray spex leader six years since her death, the punk singer remains hugely influential. She also recorded a solo album, translucence 1980, featuring her singing very chillysounding vocals, over very dark lounge music. Poly styrene xray spex by jillian abbene sugarbuzz wash dcrichmond sugarbuzz magazine. Styrene is the subject of an upcoming documentary poly styrene. I am a cliche, director paul sng has set up an indiegogo campaign for the film, which is described as depicting styrenes struggles with misogyny, racism and mental health issues. Old grey whistle test 1978 this feature is not available right now.
All poly styrene lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard. Cowritten and narrated by polys daughter celeste bell, the film is being crowdfunded via indiegogo until may 2. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. There may also be examples of manipulation and mismanagement by shady svengalis or record companies. Mar 29, 2017 biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard. The documentary was directed by paul sng and was cowritten by styrenes daughter celeste.
Featuring vintage clips of the punk movement, archive footage and more. Apr 25, 2011 this page was last edited on 19 april 2019, at 20. Fundraising has begun via indiegogo, with a cinema release date set for november 2018. Apr 25, 2011 patti smith may get a great deal more credit as the godmother of punk, but the archetype for modernday feminist punk should really be traced to poly styrene, leader of firstwave london punk legends read full biography. It now stands as a tribute to one of my dear friends, says the bands john robb, a. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly poly styrene. Poly styrene remains one of the most original and dynamic voices in popular culture. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Marianne joan elliottsaid poly styrene 30757 250411 rest in peace.
Her father was a somaliborn dock worker, although poly styrene used to tell the press that he was a dispossessed somali aristocrat. I am a cliche the film will also incorporate her struggles with misogyny, racism and mental health issues as well as focussing on her sharpasatack songwriting, her legendary anticonsumerist stance and her more reflective years as part of the hare krishna movement. Singer songwriter, lyricist, artist, free thinker, postmodern style pioneer and lifelong spiritual seeker, poly styrene was a true punk icon. Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard. Punk band goldblade have rereleased city of christmas ghosts this year, a duet featuring the late poly styrene. Poly styrenes real name was marianne joan elliottsaid. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard proclaimed, one of the least conventional frontpersons in rock history. Poly styrene simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I am a cliche featuring vintage clips of the punk movement, archive footage and more set to be released on november 2018, a featurelength film documenting poly styrenes life entitled poly styrene.
The conventional method of producing styrene involves the alkylation of benzene with ethylene to produce ethylbenzene, followed by dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene to styrene. On 26 nov we launch a patreon to help us finish poly styrene. Poly styrene performing with xray spex in 1978 at cbgbs in new york city. Singer songwriter, lyricist, artist, free thinker, postmodern style pioneer and lifelong spiritual seeker, poly styrene was a. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Poly styrene biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Sadly, theres quite a few of these issues coursing through dayglo. But just two years later came her quiet, slick, melodic, uncategorizable solo album translucence. Poly styrene was the epitome of postwar england the product of a workingclass british mother and a father from somalia whod made his way to london by working on a merchant navy vessel. Poly styrene died of spinal and breast cancer on 25 april 2011 in east sussex, england at the age of 53. To coincide with the 40 th anniversary of the xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene. Polystyrene foam, used in food service products and building insulation. Following last years 40th anniversary of the seminal xray spex album germfree adolescents, an update from the poly styrene front includes a new book, exhibition and further news regarding the film i am a cliche.
To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the seminal xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene. Solid and film polystyrene, used in rigid foodservice containers, cd cases, appliance housings, envelope windows and many other products. Mar 29, 2017 the makers of a planned documentary about the late xray spex frontwoman poly styrene today launched a crowdfunding campaign to help pay for the film, and debuted a very early trailer for the project, which they hope will hit theaters in november 2018. Look up words and phrases in comprehensive, reliable bilingual dictionaries and search through billions of online translations.
The filmmakers behind i am a cliche are preparing to deliver the ultimate cinematic portrait of one of the great wild things of punk, and one of the great trailblazers for. The filmmakers behind i am a cliche are preparing to deliver the ultimate cinematic portrait of one of the great wild things of punk, and one of the great trailblazers for women in rock nroll. She had breast cancer which metastasised to her spine. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Since india does not have any domestic manufacturer and there are no projections for any capacity additions, the supplydemand gap for styrene monomer is widening, with yearly rise in. Poly styrene, the legendary frontwoman of xray spex, anticonsumerist raconteur, and up yourser of bondage, is getting her own documentary. Nov, 2018 the return of poly styrene by andrew perry, an interview featured on emusic.
I am a cliche that is being crowdfunded as of march 2017. Styrene s daughter celeste bell is the executive director and narrator of the upcoming film, i am a cli che. Styrene monomer is a basic building block of the plastics industry. Apr 25, 2011 explore releases from poly styrene at discogs. Marianne elliottsaid nasceu em 1957 em bromley, kent, e cresceu em brixton, londres. Monodisperse, surfactantfree polymer spheres for use as colloidal crystal templates can be easily obtained in reasonably large quantities.
Styrene was born marianne joan elliottsaid in 1957 in bromley, kent, england, and raised in brixton, london. Marianne joan elliottsaid, 1957, in bromley, london, uk, died 25 april 2011, was a singer active from 1976 2011, best known at the front of english punk rock band xray spex. A feature documentary celebrating the life and work of xray spex singersongwriter and punk icon poly styrene. Poly styrene, marianne joan elliotsaid, british musician born july 3, 1957, bromley, kent, eng. Styrene polystyrene uses and benefits you know styrene. Cowritten and narrated by polys daughter celeste bell, the film is being crowdfunded via indiegogo until may 2, with various rewards offered in return for donations, including limited edition tshirts, mugs, tote bags, dvds and signed.
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