Stone Roses and Spike Island feature in 'Misfits' director's debut
Many of us have been there; travelling many miles and many hours to see our favorite-band-ever play a gig in a shitty bar or to be lost in the crowd at a stadium. This should appeal to those who have made the trek.
Their Spike Island concert captured the Stone Roses at the peak of their popularity and will serve as the backdrop to a coming of age film to be directed by 'Misfits' season one director Tom Green.
The film tells the story of a group of council estate lads and unsigned young indie band Shadowcaster on a cathartic journey to see their idols, iconic British band The Stone Roses, play at Spike Island. The recording of the Roses' live performance there is considered to be their greatest ever. [Cineuropa]Green said, "This is a raw and truly authentic rites of passage story. It's full of the humour, heartache, dreams and fears of being part of a brotherhood ofmates, and set to the greatest record ever written. The Roses died in '95. This is the resurrection."Co-producer Fiona Neilson, of Fiesta Productions, said: "The Stone Roses changed our teenage lives and Chris has captured that perfectly, creating ascreenplay that will appeal both to fans and to a broad audience who will fall in love with the characters and their story." [BBC]
The aforementioned 'Chris' is actor Chris Coghill from 24 Hour Party People. The Stone Roses have signed up to offer their music and the odd cameo. Filming is set to begin the first half of 2011.
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