Ari Up

Ari Up

Ariane Daniela Forster, known by her stage name Ari Up, was a German vocalist best known as a member of the English post-punk band The Slits. In 1976, at the age of 14, Up formed the Slits with drummer Palmolive. Soon after the Slits were touring as the opening act for the Clash. Ari Up's love of reggae led the Slits into a "jungly" dub style. She was the most flamboyant member of the group, becoming known for her wild hair and stage outfits. She can be seen briefly in the film "Rude Boy" (1980), associating with the Clash backstage. Her 1977 performances with the Slits are featured in "The Punk Rock Movie" (1978), a documentary release of various punk group club performances, principally at The Roxy. The Slits disbanded in 1981. Ari Up and Tessa Pollitt reformed the band with new members in 2005, as Viv Albertine was unwilling to rejoin, and in 2006 released the EP Revenge of the Killer Slits. In 2008, Ari Up was diagnosed with breast cancer. On 20 October 2010, Ari Up died in Los Angeles, aged 48.

  • Title: Ari Up
  • Popularity: 0.496
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1962-01-17
  • Place of Birth: Munich, Germany
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Ari Up Movies

  • 1980
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    Women in Rock

    Women in Rock

    6 1980 HD

    A documentary about women in the punk rock scene in Europe.

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  • 1978
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    The Punk Rock Movie

    The Punk Rock Movie

    6.3 1978 HD

    Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78

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  • 2012
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    Hated

    Hated

    10 2012 HD

    Sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll are what a young underground punk band are striving for, but once they get a taste of it, they are forced to decide how...

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  • 1980
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    Rude Boy

    Rude Boy

    6.2 1980 HD

    Rude Boy is a semi-documentary, part character study, part 'rockumentary', featuring a British punk band, The Clash. The script includes the story of...

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  • 2017
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    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    8 2017 HD

    Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh...

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  • 1978
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    Death Is Their Destiny

    Death Is Their Destiny

    1 1978 HD

    This fascinating amateur film of punks on the streets of London in 1978 - shot by prominent punk chronicler Captain Zip - captures the outfits and...

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  • 1978
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    Jubilee

    Jubilee

    5.929 1978 HD

    Queen Elizabeth I visits late 1970s England to find a depressing landscape where life has changed since her time.

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  • 2018
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    Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

    Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

    6.1 2018 HD

    The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.

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  • 2005
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    Punk: Attitude

    Punk: Attitude

    7 2005 HD

    A documentary on the music, performers, attitude and distinctive look that made up punk rock.

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