Thursday, August 24, 2006

The Adverts - Gary Gilmores Eyes

Gary Mark Gilmore (December 4, 1940 – January 17, 1977) was an American career criminal who gained international notoriety as the first person executed in the United States after the death penalty was reinstated in 1976 after Gregg v. Georgia lifted the four-year moratorium instated by Furman v. Georgia.

Gilmore requested that, following his execution, his eyes be used for transplant purposes. Within hours of the execution, two people received his corneas, inspiring the British punk rock band The Adverts to write and release "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" later that year. Gilmore's body was cremated.
Every Angel - All About Eve

Thanks to the Fruity for this little gem...
Billie Piper - Because We Want To
Gaz and Jonny - Biscuit Rap

Gaz and Jonny from Two Pints of Lager and a Packer of Crisps rap about girls and biscuits. . like a young MC Pitman
The Essential: Gorillaz (Part 2)

The second part of the Gorillaz documentary told by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett.
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