Tony Parsons

Writing

November 6, 1953

Romford, London, England, UK

3 movies

Biography

Tony Victor Parsons is an English journalist, broadcaster, and author. He began his career as a music journalist for New Musical Express, writing about punk music. Later he wrote for The Daily Telegraph, before going on to write for the Daily Mirror for 18 years.

🎬 Tony Parsons's Filmography

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6.1

Unprecedented access into one of the world's greatest musical talents and his larger than life lifestyle: Elton John. With frank, funny, and touching filmmaking, this documentary is a fascinating and honest look at the complex character of a modern day composer and performing artist.

Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras

1997

6.7

A BBC4 Documentary on the rise and fall and resurgence of the venerable LP record, and the dynamics of marketing and consumption of music as told through artists and musicians of the classic album eras of the 60s and 70s.

When Albums Ruled the World

2013

6.7

A 2000 documentary film about the British punk rock band The Clash. In 2003 it won the Grammy Awards for the best long form music video. Directed by Don Letts, the film combines old footage from the band's personal collection filmed in 1982 when The Clash went to New York with new interviews conducted for the film by Mal Peachey of members Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, and Joe Strummer and other people associated with the group.

The Clash: Westway To The World

1999