The Weird World of Blowfly Image
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Summary: Clarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern soul and R&B acts of the 1960s and '70s. He is also the gonzo performer Blowfly, Clarence's freaky alter ego and the original X-rated rapper. "The Weird World of Blowfly" explores both sides of this hilarious and controversial artist, providing a rare, inside peek at the infamous linguist's daily life. Now 69-years-old, with a gold-spangled superhero costume and a catalog of the world's raunchiest tunes, Blowfly tours the world, still struggling for success and recognition after 50 years of making music. The film highlights both Clarence's and Blowfly's unique contributions to music history, including Top-10 R&B hits and what might be the world's first rap song, recorded in 1965. Shot over the course of two years, the film follows Clarence at home and around the world, featuring dozens of classic Blowfly songs as well as new hits. A revealing portrait of an unheralded man, "The Weird World of Blowfly" celebrates his musical and cultural significance as a rapper and soul music legend.
Runtime: 89 min
Official Site: http://www.blowflyfilm.com/
Production: Special Theory Films
Genres: Biography, Music, Documentary
Country: USA
Language: English
Director Credit
Jonathan Furmanski Director
Cast Credit
Bela B. Felsenheimer Himself
Chuck D. Himself
Clarence Reid Blowfly
Farin Urlaub Himself
Greg Bell Himself
Greg Byers Himself
Ice-T Himself
Jello Biafra Himself
Norwood Fisher Himself
Otto von Schirach Himself
Rodrigo González Himself
Taylor Byrd Himself
Tom Bowker Himself
Producer Credit
Jonathan Furmanski Producer
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