Poly styrenebutadienestyrene or sbs, is a hard rubber thats used to modify asphalt, to make soles of shoes, tire treads, and other places where durability is important. Poly styrene was a singersongwriter, a freethinker, a postmodern style pioneer, and. Documentary on x ray spex frontwoman to be released, poly styrene. Release dates 0 also known as aka 0 release dates it looks like we dont have any. This process was used because the stampers lasted longer more profits, as they didnt go through the tough heating process that vinyl did.
Apr 26, 2011 poly styrene wrote songs about consumerism, conformity, racism and alienation, and is widely acknowledged as an important influence on the riot grrrl movement of the early 1990s. Flashing a mouthful of metal braces as sharp and flashy as her irrepressible attitude, marian elliot was the most unlikely of rock stars. I am a cliche recorded live at the roxy, london, 2 april 1977. On 26 nov we launch a patreon to help us finish poly styrene. I am a cliche that is being crowdfunded as of march 2017. Polystyrene foam, used in food service products and building insulation.
Xray spexs other distinctive musical element was poly styrenes voice. Styrene is the precursor to polystyrene and several. Punk icon xray spex frontwoman poly styrene passes away. A new documentary film about marianne joan elliottsaid, aka poly styrene titled poly styrene. Styrene a light italic about 90,000 workers, including those who make boats, tubs, and showers, are potentially exposed to styrene. The makers of a planned documentary about the late xray spex frontwoman poly styrene today launched a crowdfunding campaign to help pay for the film, and debuted a very early trailer for the project, which they hope will hit theaters in november 2018 the film, poly styrene. Documentary on x ray spex frontwoman to be released, poly.
She had breast cancer which metastasised to her spine. Styrene is the subject of an upcoming documentary poly styrene. Why hasnt poly styrene been making music all of these years. Poly styrene biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Poly styrene, the legendary frontwoman of xray spex, anticonsumerist raconteur, and up yourser of bondage, is getting her own documentary. News 3 news 3 xray spexs poly styrene subject of new documentary. Styrene polystyrene uses and benefits you know styrene. Uk vocalist, founded punk band xray spex in 1976 but left in 1979. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk.
Read the statement here 26th april we can confirm that the beautiful poly styrene, who has been a true fighter, won her battle on monday evening to go to higher places. Poly styrene was the epitome of postwar england the product of a workingclass british mother and a father from somalia whod made his way to london by. May 31, 2017 styrene is a flammable liquid that is used to make polystyrene plastics, fiberglass, rubber, and latex. View poly styrene song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings.
Nowhere apart from the first sentence does it use her real name. A few of the most familiar uses of styrene include. Apr 25, 2011 media in category poly styrene the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. The styrene monomer from which polystyrene is made is a cancer suspect agent. Xray spex were an english punk rock band from london that formed in 1976. Styrene, also known as ethenylbenzene, vinylbenzene, and phenylethene, is an organic compound with the chemical formula c 6 h 5 chch 2. To coincide with the 40 th anniversary of the xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene. This derivative of benzene is a colorless oily liquid although aged samples can appear yellowish. Poly styrene remains one of the most original and dynamic voices in popular culture. Styrene, a sans serif by berton hasebe, is another exploration of proportion and simplicity in type design. Marianne joan elliottsaid, 1957, in bromley, london, uk, died 25 april 2011, was a singer active from 1976 2011, best known at the front of english punk rock band xray spex.
Poly styrene was the epitome of postwar england the product of a workingclass british mother and a father from somalia whod made his way to london by working on a. Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard. A feature documentary about the life of xray spex singersongwriter and punk icon poly styrene. A feature documentary about the life of xray spex singersongwriter and punk icon poly styrene is in the works. Poly styrene was the epitome of postwar england the product of a workingclass british mother and a father from somalia whod made his way to london by working on a merchant navy vessel. Solid and film polystyrene, used in rigid foodservice containers, cd cases, appliance housings, envelope windows and many other products. Styrene is a flammable liquid that is used to make polystyrene plastics, fiberglass, rubber, and latex. The filmmakers behind i am a cliche are preparing to deliver the ultimate cinematic portrait of one of the great wild things of punk, and one of the great trailblazers for women in rock nroll. She died of breast cancer on 25 april 2011 at the age of 53. Fronted by vocalist and songwriter poly styrene marion elliot, xray spex was a band which emphasized the lighter side of the uk punk movement. How to maintain victory in gambling lottery while listening to music. Evening standardgetty images my mum was really a girl when she started playing music. The documentary was directed by paul sng and was cowritten by styrenes daughter celeste.
Invisible britain, and cowritten by styrenes daughter, celeste bell, and zoe howe, who has authored biographies of the slits and the jesus and mary chain the two also are working on a biography of styrene, to be published by omnibus press at the. Poly styrenes real name was marianne joan elliottsaid. Styrene a medium unless treated with inhibitor chemicals, styrene has a tendency to polymerize spontaneously during storage. Poly styrene s real name was marianne joan elliottsaid.
A feature documentary celebrating the life and work of xray spex singersongwriter and punk icon poly styrene. Featuring vintage clips of the punk movement, archive footage and more. The compound evaporates easily and has a sweet smell, although high concentrations have a less pleasant odor. The initial inspiration for the family was a charmingly awkward sans serif called breede schreeflooze shown in an early 20th century type specimen published by the enschede typefoundry in the netherlands. Mar 29, 2017 to coincide with the 40 th anniversary of the xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene.
Poly styrene wrote songs about consumerism, conformity, racism and alienation, and is widely acknowledged as an important influence on. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in. This derivative of benzene is a colorless oily liquid that evaporates easily and has a sweet smell, although high concentrations have a less pleasant odor. Rechristening herself poly styrene and leading her band x. I am a cliche featuring vintage clips of the punk movement, archive footage and more set to be released on november 2018, a featurelength film documenting poly styrenes life entitled poly styrene. Marianne elliottsaid nasceu em 1957 em bromley, kent, e cresceu em brixton, londres. We have 1 albums and 12 song lyrics in our database. Media in category poly styrene the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Styrene s daughter celeste bell is the executive director and narrator of the upcoming film, i am a cliche. Apr 28, 2017 poly styrene with her xray spex bandmates in 1978. Poly styrene died of spinal and breast cancer on 25 april 2011 in east sussex, england at the age of 53. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the seminal xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene.
In 1991, poly styrene was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Apr 25, 2011 uk vocalist, founded punk band xray spex in 1976 but left in 1979. Styrene vs vinyl, how to tell with pics vinyl engine. It occurs naturally in some fruits, vegetables, meats, nuts, and beverages. The documentary was directed by paul sng and was cowritten by styrene s daughter celeste bell who also narrates and author zoe howe. Styrene vs vinyl, how to tell with pics post by brens. She also recorded a solo album, translucence 1980, featuring her singing very chillysounding vocals, over very dark lounge music. I am a cliche, is directed by paul sng sleaford mods. Recycling of polystyrene article pdf available in polymerplastics technology and engineering 467. Styrene is an injection mold process, injecting polystyrene into the stampers, the labels were glued on afterward. Mar 29, 2017 biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly poly styrene. Check out our poly styrene selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our. X ray spex virgin records 1977 kill your pet puppy.
Cowritten and narrated by polys daughter celeste bell, the film is being crowdfunded via indiegogo until may 2, with various rewards offered in return for donations, including limited edition tshirts, mugs, tote bags, dvds. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. I m so happy i was a part of the 70s80s generation. I am a cliche official indiegogo pitch video a blanktv feature. Earring pair xray spex coffin punk pogo i am a cliche.
I am a cliche biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard proclaimed, one of the least conventional frontpersons in rock history. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the seminal xray spex album germfree. The current version of the article refers to her, variously, as poly, styrene, and poly styrene even in discussing her childhood. Styrene is essential in the creation of many products that we use every day.
Poly styrene, the raincoats and the slits were among punks most radical figures but have been overlooked by rock historians. Cowritten and narrated by polys daughter celeste bell, the film is being crowdfunded via indiegogo until may 2, with various rewards offered in return for donations, including limited edition tshirts, mugs, tote bags, dvds and signed. Release dates 0 also known as aka 0 release dates it looks like we dont have any release dates for this title yet. The filmmakers behind i am a cliche are preparing to deliver the ultimate cinematic portrait of one of the great wild things of punk, and one of the great trailblazers for. The right ways to write songs and do gambling online. The documentary comes in conjunction with the 40year anniversary germfree. Styrenes daughter celeste bell is the executive director and narrator of the upcoming film, i am a cliche. The documentary was directed by paul sng and was cowritten by styrenes daughter celeste bell who also narrates and author zoe howe. Even after waiting all of these years to record music like generation indigo, this still blows away anything recorded these days. All songs considered poly styrene, the uncompromising singer of the british punk band xray spex, died monday. Marianne joan elliottsaid poly styrene 30757 250411 rest in peace. As a new book finally celebrates their influence, leonie cooper speaks.
Styrene is generally found in such low levels in consumer products that risks arent substantial. My view is that, in the section on her childhood, we should use her real name, marianne elliottsaid or elliottsaid, or marianne. Polystyrene which is used for food contact may not contain more than 1% 0. Fundraising has begun via indiegogo, with a cinema release date set for november 2018. Styrene a bold most, but not all, people can smell styrene at levels below those which cause significant health effects. After listening to generation indigo several times, i just have one question. The first is a long chain of polystyrene, the middle is a long chain of.
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