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One of the original Band Aids, Sapphire gets more screen time than any of her counterparts, aside from Penny Lane. Lester also anticipates the commercialization of rock and roll, the business interests that have begun to co-opt the music for the sake of profit. "I'm the bass player," Larry responds grimly. 45.
Hope is Stillwater's new manager, sent in by the corporate machinery to squeeze every last dime out of the band. "Stillwater" was the name of Crowe based the character of Penny Lane on the real-life The character of William Miller's mother (played by Crowe took a copy of the film to London for a special screening with The airplane malfunction "near Tupelo, Mississippi" that occurred in the film is a thinly veiled reference to the This article is about the film. At the end of the film, Sapphire has a crucial conversation with Russell. In Lester doesn't have to take William under his wing, but perhaps he recognizes something of himself in the young journalist—a certain idealism, a purity in William's love for the music. Nevertheless, after lying about his age to land a gig going on the road with the band Stillwater, William is forced to grow up quickly. All songs written by Bebe/Hammond except “Fine Tooth Comb” by Bebe/Fellows and “Birmingham” by Bebe/Vallencourt.
In fact, character Jeff Bebe puts it like this, “I’m just one of the out of focus guys.” Sapphire is confident and self-assured, and she has no problem doing what Russell later fails to do: she holds her own against Elaine Miller, the most intimidating mother around. Sapphire delivers a few pieces of very important news throughout the movie. So it's a big deal when she entrusts this special part of herself to William. As a rock critic, meanwhile, Lester believes that his primary obligation, always, is to the music; he will not allow for the integrity of rock and roll to be compromised by the rock stars. "One day, you'll be cool," she tells her little brother, knowing with utmost certainty that it'll be the truth. Produced By Stillwater Join Facebook to connect with Jeff Bebe and others you may know. Russell calls Penny at her home and wants to meet with her, but she tricks him by giving him William's address. "A sentimental guy that would puke if you called him sentimental." "You should be really proud of him," Sapphire says. We are Band Aids." She explains matter-of-factly that she is William's mother, and that she "knows what's going on." But she manages, nonetheless, to support him the best she can. "Oh, it's okay, I'm easy to forget. Maybe some of Jeff's concerns are valid. William Miller is our central character and protagonist, the main man of Okay, maybe "man" is a strong word. "You're not there to party," he reminds William. Elaine sighs. He arrives and finds himself face-to-face with William's mother, who scolds him for his behavior.
Believing the plane will crash, everyone confesses their secrets, while Jeff and Russell's long-simmering conflicts erupt.
He's thrilled to have the chance to hang out with some of the world's biggest rock stars as well as with the coolest groupies—sorry, Unfortunately, the actual assignment proves more challenging than he imagined. "Groupies sleep with rock stars because they want to be near someone famous," Penny tells a confused William, when he makes this mistake. Thus, Penny plays the role of artistic muse for Russell Hammond, the talented guitarist of Stillwater. She's captivating, soulful, and romantic, full of heart and emotion—the very essence of rock and roll. But he just can't help getting petty again, discrediting everything he just said by telling Russell that his "looks have become a problem. Second, the young journalist is repeatedly unsuccessful in his attempts to secure an interview with enigmatic guitarist Russell Hammond—the true talent of Stillwater. 'The chicks are great?' He's a little rough around the edges, but he's fiercely protective of the band. She'll lecture you to death. In the film's final montage, we see Penny finally on her way to Morocco. "You know what I do? "Right," says William, growing flustered.
"Oh, it's okay, I'm easy to forget.