"Look more stoned!" were director Michelangelo Antonioni's only instructions to The Yardbirds audience which includes BPF grooving to Beck and Page throttling Stroll On spendidly, Jeff smashing a cheapie guitar as Jimmy's sideburns dream of greater things. "Ten quid a day to look stoned and listen to The Yardbirds" is how BP remembers it. Stars David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles and Jane Birkin.
'Headrush' [2005].
BPF plays Blowback - the weed and wisdom dispencing guru - in this hilarious cult drugs, gangsters and love story comedy caper written and directed by Shimmy Marcus. BP's appearance in the film, sitting in a huge egg in his womb room dressed in a clowd of Jazz Woodbine smoke as an equally-naked girl splashes paint everywhere, happily disconcerted some cinema audiences. Also stars Steven Berkof as the psychotic bastard The Uncle and Huey Morgan from The Fun Lovin' Criminals as the cross-dressing coke dealer The Yank.
Books
Allen Carr's Easy Way To Stop Smoking
The Georgics Of Virgil by Peter Fallon
The Sensuous Song Of The Croon by Lenny Kaye
Heroes
"Don't follow leaders/Watch the parking meters". And always carry a light bulb.
About me: Irish internationalist... loves music... manages Semi Precious Weapons - voted Best New York Band in The Village Voice Readers Poll... world-famous DJ... runs Death Disco USA and across The Atlantic in Ireland... his rockin' radio show BP Fallon's Wang Dang Doodle is available on demand 24/7 on
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takes photographs... glad to be here... glad to be anywhere... life's a gas
A Conversation With BP Fallon Part 1. In this intimate chinwag, BP talks to Harley Sears about his childhood in Ireland and Germany, falling in love with rock'n'roll at eleven, the impact of seeing American rock star Gene Vincent, finding himself as a celebrity pop pundit on Irish TV whilst still a schoolboy and the furore it caused - and the influence of working at The Beatles' Apple Records.
A Conversation With BP Fallon Part 2. In this emotional segment, our man BP talks about working with Marc Bolan and Tyrannosaurus Rex and how they became T.Rex and the joyful lunacy of T.Rextasy... and the sad death of his dear friend Marc.
A Conversation With BP Fallon Part 3. The Birth of Punk Rock. BP flashes back to the beginnings of punk, talking about everything from Silverhead to Sid Vicious to managing the great Johnny Thunders, a union that produced Johnny's classic So Alone album.
A Conversation With BP Fallon Part 5. "What's the good in being in a good band? It's absolutely fucking pointless!" In the final part of this superbly informative Harley Sears production, BP on the music business and how to navigate the collapsing record industry, Semi Precious Weapons, Ahmet Ertegun, Sam Phillips... and why people listen to music.
From The BP Fallon Archive, we proudly present BP's never-before-broadcast 1990 conversation with the then-82 year old Quentin Crisp. Throughout, this ahead-of-his-time writer, actor, social catalyst and brilliantly unique man waxes philisophical about America, fame, sex, style, dust and more. "One of the most impressive people I've ever met" says BP Fallon, who's met a few.
Quentin Crisp December 1908 - November 1999
Who I'd like to meet: I've lived and am living a most blessed life and I've met most everyone apart from Elvis and I'm not in a hurry there...
T.REX: HOT LOVE. L to r: BP Fallon [congas, b/vs], Mickey Finn [congas, b/vs], Steve Currie [bass gtr, b/vs], Bill Legend [drums] and Marc Bolan [gtr, lead vox]. German TV Hits A Go Go 1971. Record produced by Tony Visconti
JOHN LENNON & THE PLASTIC ONO BAND: INSTANT KARMA L to r: JL [vox, piano], Yoko Ono [knitting & Kotex eyewear], Beatles road manager Mal Evans [tambourine], BP Fallon [bass gtr, b/vs], Apple Records official House Hippy Richard DiLello [camera], Klaus Voorman [bass gtr, b/vs] and Alan White [drums]. BBC TV Top Of The Pops 1970. Record produced by Phil Spector
But are you here? The last 100 friends and visitors from around the world...
Hola BP Pepe here from Córdoba (Spain). Remember those nights at the Pink Elephant as a dj, and crazy raves at Shaft and The Asilum with Jenny. Thanks for the add. Take care my old friend http://www. hechoencordoba. blogspot. com
Dear Sir B.ee.P., there's this video on the tube of you on a starry plane throwing peanuts in the mouth of a bass player of a rock band...though all the singer wanted was to enjoy his book...golden memories. Waiting for some footage of the wild parties now.
Thank you for joining my friends list. I am trying to get a lot of friends together as I will soon be playing in other states. I wanted to make sure that I kept in touch with everyone and here seems to be the best place. Please feel free to check out my band(s) sites as well. Baked Monkey and Knot Limited are on my friends list and have more original music with my influence(s). Thanks again. Love to all, Amanda
..very sad to hear of the loss of one of our true gentlemen musicians. John will always be remembered not just for his incredible musicianship, but also for his kind and gentle nature. Heres a photo he allowed me one fine Autumn day in Mother Reillys of Dublin; always a smile and always a true gentleman Dubliner. May he rest in peace and forever be Dancing In The Moonlight..visit The Legendary John 'Irish' Earle at MySpace to show your respect and support..slán..
just wanted to say hi from Tokyo and look forward to seeing U and S.P.W tour in Tokyo!! (I know U guys gonna make it) I'm going to N.Y in summer anyway :) have a sweet day.
Hi B P spread the word Brian Jones 40th Anniversary Festival in Joujouka 29th July Tickets on sale Now
A once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience a day and night in Joujouka as guests of the Master Musicians of Jououka and their families on 29th July 2008. Limited to 50 tickets Booking Now www. joujouka. net and our Myspce blog
FINALLY . " The Stars Are Underground" the legendary low budget documentary film concerning alternative, hardcore and independent music way back in Celtic Kitten 90's Dublin is up and embedded on it's page in three easily digested parts. Come take a look if you get a chance.
you will also notice clips for Mexican Pets and Jubilee Allstars among others .
Dear BP, hi, long time, no chat!!! I do hope all is well with u, and the band!!! I have heard nothing but great things about them...Drop me a line when u get a chance...Love, Sharon xx "Vaughn Management/Bitchen Records" CEO (see blogs 4 more details) Cheer's matey!!!
We hope you don't mind if we inform you that our 'PUNK OPERA: 'CHELENNON' album is finally RELEASED and AVAILABLE !!! It's based on John Lennon political and rare songs and interviews. If you are interested to learn more about this concept album just visit our myspace or the following website:www. ilemusic. com Thank you for your support!!! The OZ from St. Petersburg, Russia
I'm sad that your band's gig falls on the same night as Bob Gruen's exhibit at The Morrison *sigh* Maybe next time- I really want to see them. I'm excited about Friday for the Squeezebox Movie premiere!! WOOT! xoxo Hope to see you soon- I miss you
