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Charlie Harper

Born May 25, 1944 · Hackney, London, England, UK (age 82)

Charlie Harper (born David Charles Perez) is a British singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer from the punk band U.K. Subs. A former hairdresser, he was already a veteran of the London R&B scene at the time of the UK Subs being formed in 1976. Prior to forming the UK Subs, he was the frontman and founder of The Marauders between 1975 and 1976. In 1980 his solo single release "…

Known For

London's BurningLondon's Burning · 2016
London's Burning
2016
MovieDocumentary
We Are the Flowers in Your DustbinWe Are the Flowers in Your Dustbin · 2017
We Are the Flowers in Your Dustbin
2017
MovieDocumentaryMusic
When the innocence of youth culture collides with the skepticism and sensationalism of mass media. Celebrates the life of punk and the true motivators of the original scene, now seen on camera with their legendary stories of how it all began. The teenage youth of the 80’s, whose bigger goal was racial harmony and speaking up against the oppressive establishment. Fighting for a life that’s worth having, as there were no jobs, and utilized music as a way of life and the uniforms set them apart. However, this uniform also made them a target for the media.
Nichts als die Wahrheit - 30 Jahre Die Toten HosenNichts als die Wahrheit - 30 Jahre Die Toten Hosen · 2012
Nichts als die Wahrheit - 30 Jahre Die Toten Hosen
2012
MovieMusic
Germany's most popular punk rock band "Die Toten Hosen" ("The dead pants") celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2012. In his film "Nichts als die Wahrheit - 30 Jahre Die Toten Hosen" ("Nothing but the truth - 30 years Die Toten Hosen"), established documentary filmmaker Eric Friedler succeeds at presenting an interior view of a band that evolved from an enfant terrible to a pop culture icon and whose work mirrors German history. Friedler takes the audience on a two-hour long roller coaster ride about success and failures.
Punk '76Punk '76 · 2013
Punk '76
2013
MovieDocumentary
A documentary tracing punk from the SEX shop of Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood. Featuring contributions from Tony James, Gene October, Jon Savage, Glen Matlock, Jah Wobble, Steve Severin and archive performances.
UK Subs: The Last Will And Testament Of UK SubsUK Subs: The Last Will And Testament Of UK Subs · 2024
UK Subs: The Last Will And Testament Of UK Subs
2024
MovieMusic
The UK Subs deliver a blistering live set of their classic hits at the 100 Club in London, England in the fall of 2023. Charlie Harper, Alvin Gibbs, Steve Staughan and Stefan Haublein - deliver a blistering 70 minute live set of their best known classics in front of their rabid and loyal fans at the 100 Club in London, England in the fall of 2023.
UK Subs: WarheadUK Subs: Warhead · 2005
UK Subs: Warhead
2005
Movie
Live performance from the punk rockers, recorded at London's Marquee Club in 2002. Includes such tracks as 'Tomorrow's Girls', 'Stranglehold' and 'Warhead'.
U.K. Subs: Dance & Travel In The Punk Rock AgeU.K. Subs: Dance & Travel In The Punk Rock Age · 2016
U.K. Subs: Dance & Travel In The Punk Rock Age
2016
MovieMusicDocumentary
The amazing story of the long-running punk band the UK Subs and their leader, Charlie Harper.

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