Each episode of HBO’s “Painting with John” was at once seemingly random and sharply focused, united by the irascible charisma of painter/musician/actor John Lurie, co-founder of the Lounge Lizards and ...

John Lurie hasn't recorded any music since contracting Lyme disease several years ago; in fact he couldn't even listen to music because of the neurological effects of the disease. He retreated to ...

Anton Fier, an early member of The Lounge Lizards and The Feelies, led The Golden Palominos, and was a major player in the downtown NYC scene, has died at age 66. While there has been no official ...

Meet the talented cast and crew behind 'John Lurie and the Lounge Lizards Live in Berlin 1991 (1992)' on Moviefone. Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights. Dive into ...

Drummer Anton Fier, a longtime staple of the New York downtown scene, has died. Syd Straw, Fier’s bandmate in the Golden Palominos, broke the news of Fier’s passing on Facebook last night, and other ...

Twenty-five years ago, Evan Lurie was a Lounge Lizard who haunted New York City night spots and European jazz festivals. Today he’s the musical tour guide for Pablo the penguin, Tasha the hippo, ...

A funny, introspective, and altogether charming show driven by the inventive and confessional artistry of its creator, John Lurie, Painting with John is a balm for the soul. The celebrated leader of ...

John Lurie (born December 14, 1952) is an American musician, painter, actor, director, and producer. He co-founded The Lounge Lizards jazz ensemble, has acted in 19 films, including Stranger than ...

When John Lurie was in his mid-teens, his sister gave his older brother a harmonica for his birthday. That, combined with the acquisition of a Little Walter record, had the two brothers obsessed with ...

For a long time, John Lurie was everywhere. If you cared about American independent art and culture between the mid-'70s and the late '90s, you probably knew about his acting in films such as ...