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82-Year-Old Avant-Garde Icon Back on Tour, Facing Family Documentary
3 Feb
Summary
- Musician Ted Milton, 82, is touring Europe with his band Blurt.
- A new documentary, 'The Last Puppet Show,' explores his life and art.
- Milton's career spans collaborations with notable cultural figures.
Octogenarian musician and poet Ted Milton, a notable figure in British counterculture, is currently embarking on a European tour with his band Blurt. The 82-year-old artist, known for his experimental approach and collaborations with cultural icons, is also preparing for the release of a documentary.
This film, titled 'The Last Puppet Show,' is directed by his son George Milton. It delves into Milton's extensive artistic career and his complex family relationships, utilizing his reanimated puppets as a unique storytelling medium.
Milton's past associations include encounters with William Burroughs in the early 1960s and contributions to Terry Gilliam's film 'Jabberwocky.' His band Blurt, characterized by its distinctive bass-less trio of drums, guitar, horns, and vocals, has been a consistent outlet for his creative expression over the decades.
