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Angus MacLise

Angus MacLise

Angus William MacLise was an American percussionist, composer, poet, occultist and calligrapher, known as the first drummer for the Velvet Underground who abruptly quit due to disagreements with the band's ethic.

Known for

Song of Avignon
Song of Avignon
1998 • Narrator (archive footage)
The Stone Age
The Stone Age
1970
Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks
Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks
1970 • Self
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches
1968 • Self
The Invasion of Thunderbolt Pagoda
The Invasion of Thunderbolt Pagoda
1968 • The Methedrine Cardinal
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
1967 • Self
Exploding Plastic Inevitable
Exploding Plastic Inevitable
1967 • Himself
Venus in Furs
Venus in Furs
1966

Full filmography

Song of Avignon
Song of Avignon
1998 • Narrator (archive footage)
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The Invasion of Thunderbolt Pagoda
The Invasion of Thunderbolt Pagoda
1968 • The Methedrine Cardinal
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Normal Love
Normal Love
1965 • Green Mummy
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Angus MacLise – Biography, Known For & Filmography