Wesley Willis

Wesley Willis

Birth : 1963-05-31, Chicago, Illinois

Death : 2003-08-21

History

Wesley Willis was an American musical artist diagnosed with schizophrenia. He wrote songs with the auto accompaniment feature on his Technics KN keyboard.

Profile

Wesley Willis
Wesley Willis
Wesley Willis

Movies

Wesley Willis's Joyrides
Wesley Willis's Joyrides
Himself
A look at the life and work of controversial rock musician and cult hero, Wesley Willis.
Doot Doola Doot Doo ... Doot Doo!
Doot Doola Doot Doo ... Doot Doo!
Himself
After years of requests, Nardwuar the Human Serviette has finally entered the digital age with a compilation of over 60 of his favourite video interviews. Based around his two MuchMusic Specials, Nard Wars I and Nard Wars II and clocking in at over 5.5 hrs on 2 DVDs, "Doot Doola Doot Doo .... Doot Doo!" encompasses everything from former Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev to Snoop Doggy Dogg to your mother!
Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll
Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll
Music
Documentary about the late Chicago artist and musician Wesley Willis. Filmmaker Daniel Bitton follows Willis throughout the Chicago area, riding the bus, talking to friends and strangers alike, selling his CDs to record shops and going about his day. Willis was memorable to many for being schizophrenic as well as 6'6" and over 300 pounds, but was loved by his fans and friends for his quirky, oddball music, artistic talent and for being a real gentle giant. He was a testament to the human drive to survive and create, as he himself was a survivor of extreme poverty, mental illness, child abuse, racism, and obesity. The fact that he lived to see 40 was incredible, but his having a successful music career and being able to function was even more so.
Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll
Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll
Himself
Documentary about the late Chicago artist and musician Wesley Willis. Filmmaker Daniel Bitton follows Willis throughout the Chicago area, riding the bus, talking to friends and strangers alike, selling his CDs to record shops and going about his day. Willis was memorable to many for being schizophrenic as well as 6'6" and over 300 pounds, but was loved by his fans and friends for his quirky, oddball music, artistic talent and for being a real gentle giant. He was a testament to the human drive to survive and create, as he himself was a survivor of extreme poverty, mental illness, child abuse, racism, and obesity. The fact that he lived to see 40 was incredible, but his having a successful music career and being able to function was even more so.
The Wesley Willis Experience
The Wesley Willis Experience
Himself
A short documentary about the unique and esoteric Chicago artist/musician Wesley Willis.
Out of the Loop
Out of the Loop
Themselves
A feature-length documentary on the 1990s Chicago rock scene.
Out of the Loop
Out of the Loop
Himself
A feature-length documentary on the 1990s Chicago rock scene.
Wesley Willis As Himself
Wesley Willis As Himself
1994 documentary about legendary outsider musician Wesley Willis. Unreleased until it was uploaded to YouTube in 2016, the film covers the early life of the Chicago musician.
Wesley Willis: Artist of the Streets
Wesley Willis: Artist of the Streets
Himself
A short documentary for Chicago public-access television focusing on Wesley's art.