Circle Jerks – My Career As A Jerk (MVD Visual)
Formed back in 1979 in LA, the now legendary punk band, Circle Jerks rose from ex-members of Black Flag and Red Cross. Fuelling their brand of hardcore punk, the band captured the spirit and energy of the Californian scene.
In this documentary we hear from the members of Circle Jerks, Keith Morris, Greg Hetson, Earl Liberty, Lucky Lehrer and Zander Schloss. Talking through their career, their early days as a band, throughout their career. Taking in over 30 years of punk rock history. They talk through the good times, the bad times from Keith having a substance problem, to Greg being busy with Bad Religion. The band are never interviewed together, which leads them to an open and frank conversation about their history. With a few guests adding their thought as well from the likes of J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr) and Henry Rollins this is one hell of a watch. More importantly it closes off nicely, with the band not saying never to more Circle Jerks action, but the door is closed for now, just not locked!
The really awesome part of this film is the fact that there is so much live footage cut in, from the very early days, the early 80’s right up to 2009. So good to see some of the live show footage, especially from the 80’s with the band in their prime, tearing it up on stage whilst bodies fly around them. In one clip you have to chuckle at the bouncers in their white skin tight t-shirts with blue trim, nothing at all like what we have these days.
If you’re a Circle Jerks fan, a punk rock fan or even just fancy checking out an amazing watch, I have to say that this is one of the best documentaries I have ever seen, an amazing band that deserve their place in punk rock history.
Mr. T
Go grab a copy here: http://www.wienerworld.com/circle-jerks-my-career-as-a-jerk.html
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