Charlie Harper

Charlie Harper

Born: May 25, 1944
in Hackney, London, England, UK
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 "Barmy London Army" spent one week at #68 in the UK Singles Chart.He has also recorded with his side project The Urban Dogs and released a solo album entitled Stolen Property and a second solo single "Freaked". As well as singing he also plays the harmonica and bass, he played rhythm guitar on the UK Subs album Diminished Responsibility. He still typically performs between 150 and 200 gigs per year with the UK Subs and heart attacks have not slowed him down.

Movies for Charlie Harper...

We Are the Flowers in Your Dustbin
Title: We Are the Flowers in Your Dustbin
Character: UK Subs
Released: December 10, 2017
Type: Movie
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.
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London's Burning
Title: London's Burning
Character: Charlie Harper
Released: August 13, 2016
Type: Movie
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U.K. Subs: Dance & Travel In The Punk Rock Age
Title: U.K. Subs: Dance & Travel In The Punk Rock Age
Released: January 1, 2016
Type: Movie
The amazing story of the long-running punk band the UK Subs and their leader, Charlie Harper.
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Punk Strut: The Movie
Title: Punk Strut: The Movie
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2016
Type: Movie
A feature-length tribute to the age and spirit of Punk, which begins as a gentle ramble through the pasture of popular culture and spirals into a story of comic absurdity. 30 years after the release of his cult record 'Punk Strut' Kevin Short has assembled the original musicians to record a new kicking version of the track, and to mark the event, Richard Gibson becomes Rik Shaw once again to present a wild and highly entertaining rockumentary of Kevin Short and His Privates 30th year reunion. In the process, they explore the world of punk today, and meet some of the surviving bands and fans. Mixing documentary, music, and fiction, the film also looks at the reality of punks approaching their sixties.
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Punk '76
Title: Punk '76
Released: October 22, 2013
Type: Movie
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.
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Nichts als die Wahrheit - 30 Jahre Die Toten Hosen
Title: Nichts als die Wahrheit - 30 Jahre Die Toten Hosen
Released: December 7, 2012
Type: Movie
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.
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Punk's Not Dead
Title: Punk's Not Dead
Character: Self
Released: July 27, 2007
Type: Movie
On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.
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Warhead: 25th Anniversary Marquee Concert
Title: Warhead: 25th Anniversary Marquee Concert
Character: Himself
Released: October 10, 2006
Type: Movie
Filmed At The Marquee, London 24 October 2002.
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UK Subs: Live at Retford Porterhouse & Manchester Gallery
Title: UK Subs: Live at Retford Porterhouse & Manchester Gallery
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Punk princes UK Subs rock the Retford Porterhouse in Manchester, England, for these two concerts in 1983. The collection also includes a UK Subs appearance at the Manchester Gallery and footage of frontman Charlie Harper's side project, Urban Dogs. The explosive performances include "Violent Revolution," "Flood of Lies," "Scum of the Earth," "In the Red," "Dress Code," "Warhead," "Revenge of the Jelly Devils," "Dress Code" and more.
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Charlie Harper, 20 Years of Chaos
Title: Charlie Harper, 20 Years of Chaos
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
This documentary is more than anything a film about punk ideology told by punk survivors. The characters have been faithful to the 70's riot, and have developed their aggression into reflective thoughts and opinions. In making our film we have discovered the extremes within this community and how, after more than twenty years, the music is still as popular today.