![There's already been a wealth of fantastic musical biopics to enjoy, but there's definitely more to be made. Here are our picks.]()
There's already been a wealth of fantastic musical biopics to enjoy, but there's definitely more to be made. Here are our picks.
![Beastie Boys: While a Beastie Boys biopic has been rumoured for some time, it's never quite got off the ground. Now could be the time, as the trio's sound has become more influential than ever and their legacy has taken on an even more essential slant.]()
Beastie Boys: While a Beastie Boys biopic has been rumoured for some time, it's never quite got off the ground. Now could be the time, as the trio's sound has become more influential than ever and their legacy has taken on an even more essential slant.
![Pussy Riot: Perhaps the most recent concept for a biopic, countless documentaries have captured the struggle of Pussy Riot but never done it justice. We would relish a closer glimpse at the protests that have attracted worldwide attention, as well as the steps that led to the group's early formation.]()
Pussy Riot: Perhaps the most recent concept for a biopic, countless documentaries have captured the struggle of Pussy Riot but never done it justice. We would relish a closer glimpse at the protests that have attracted worldwide attention, as well as the steps that led to the group's early formation.
![J Dilla: Quite how there hasn't been a J Dilla biopic already is baffling. After a string of posthumous releases, the natural step is to promote James Dewitt Yancey's epic story to the big screen. Surely one of the most influential figures in hip hop before his tragic death in 2006, the world deserves to be educated on his wealth of talent.]()
J Dilla: Quite how there hasn't been a J Dilla biopic already is baffling. After a string of posthumous releases, the natural step is to promote James Dewitt Yancey's epic story to the big screen. Surely one of the most influential figures in hip hop before his tragic death in 2006, the world deserves to be educated on his wealth of talent.
![Marvin Gaye: It always feels a shame that Marvin Gaye's stunning recorded output is often overshadowed by the circumstances surrounding his death. A biopic would ensure that his towering talent and incredible back catalogue would be rightfully recognised, as long as the depiction of his murder was handled with respect.]()
Marvin Gaye: It always feels a shame that Marvin Gaye's stunning recorded output is often overshadowed by the circumstances surrounding his death. A biopic would ensure that his towering talent and incredible back catalogue would be rightfully recognised, as long as the depiction of his murder was handled with respect.
![Prince: The more mysterious the artist, the more intriguing the film, tends to be the rule. Prince effortlessly fits that criteria, as the rumours that have swirled around him over the years would make for perfect biopic fodder. The years surrounding his vivid dominance in the 80s would be a visual delight.]()
Prince: The more mysterious the artist, the more intriguing the film, tends to be the rule. Prince effortlessly fits that criteria, as the rumours that have swirled around him over the years would make for perfect biopic fodder. The years surrounding his vivid dominance in the 80s would be a visual delight.
![Morrissey: We've had the autobiography, so why not the biopic? Whatever your opinion on him, the former Smiths man is a legend of British music and deserves to be depicted on the big screen at some point. Good luck condensing that book into a film that lasts less than six hours though.]()
Morrissey: We've had the autobiography, so why not the biopic? Whatever your opinion on him, the former Smiths man is a legend of British music and deserves to be depicted on the big screen at some point. Good luck condensing that book into a film that lasts less than six hours though.
![Donna Summer: Arguably the queen of disco, an opportunity to tell Donna Summer's life story should not be sniffed at. At a time when popular culture is dominated by electronic dance music, the genre she helped to define, a film revolving around her has never felt more relevant.]()
Donna Summer: Arguably the queen of disco, an opportunity to tell Donna Summer's life story should not be sniffed at. At a time when popular culture is dominated by electronic dance music, the genre she helped to define, a film revolving around her has never felt more relevant.
![Leonard Cohen: What's left to say about Leonard Cohen? Well, plenty actually. Boasting an illustrious career that spans over forty years, the crooner deserves to be celebrated for his remarkable songwriting and keen ear for a beautiful melody. A tasteful biopic would be the perfect tribute.]()
Leonard Cohen: What's left to say about Leonard Cohen? Well, plenty actually. Boasting an illustrious career that spans over forty years, the crooner deserves to be celebrated for his remarkable songwriting and keen ear for a beautiful melody. A tasteful biopic would be the perfect tribute.
![John Peel: The legendary radio DJ has been the subject of many tributes over the years, which is why it's even more curious that a biopic has not been discussed yet. Only time will tell, of course, but an opportunity to celebrate his honest and warm manner, as well as depicting the influential bands that he championed, is not something that should be passed up.]()
John Peel: The legendary radio DJ has been the subject of many tributes over the years, which is why it's even more curious that a biopic has not been discussed yet. Only time will tell, of course, but an opportunity to celebrate his honest and warm manner, as well as depicting the influential bands that he championed, is not something that should be passed up.
![Kanye West: If you're a hater, you don't have to watch a Kanye West biopic. We, on the other hand, think there's plenty for a director to sink their teeth into, from West's timid beginnings in China and Chicago, to the tragic death of his mother, to his role as one of the most influential rappers and producers of recent times.]()
Kanye West: If you're a hater, you don't have to watch a Kanye West biopic. We, on the other hand, think there's plenty for a director to sink their teeth into, from West's timid beginnings in China and Chicago, to the tragic death of his mother, to his role as one of the most influential rappers and producers of recent times.
![Michael Jackson: Surely only a matter of when, not if. We have already been given a glimpse of Michael Jackson's final days. It makes sense, then, that a celebration of his talent in his heyday should hit the big screen. After the court cases and mysterious circumstances surrounding his death, it shouldn't be forgotten that, at the peak of his powers, Jackson was a pop star with untouchable talent.]()
Michael Jackson: Surely only a matter of when, not if. We have already been given a glimpse of Michael Jackson's final days. It makes sense, then, that a celebration of his talent in his heyday should hit the big screen. After the court cases and mysterious circumstances surrounding his death, it shouldn't be forgotten that, at the peak of his powers, Jackson was a pop star with untouchable talent.
![David Bowie: While we would love a David Bowie biopic to be made, the ambitious nature of the project is not lost on us. A committed director is essential, as well as a willingness to embrace the wacky tone that is surely needed. We're envisioning a trilogy, to be honest.]()
David Bowie: While we would love a David Bowie biopic to be made, the ambitious nature of the project is not lost on us. A committed director is essential, as well as a willingness to embrace the wacky tone that is surely needed. We're envisioning a trilogy, to be honest.
![Arctic Monkeys: This idea shouldn't be dismissed, seeing as Arctic Monkeys were the first UK band to truly amass a following through the internet and holdthe record for the fastest selling debut by a band in UK chart history. The chance to portray the transformation from scruffy early days to worldwide rock gods could be something special.]()
Arctic Monkeys: This idea shouldn't be dismissed, seeing as Arctic Monkeys were the first UK band to truly amass a following through the internet and holdthe record for the fastest selling debut by a band in UK chart history. The chance to portray the transformation from scruffy early days to worldwide rock gods could be something special.
![Janis Joplin: Will a biopic on Janis Joplin's life ever get off the ground? Countless directors have tried over the years, but they always seem to hit a snag before production can truly start. While we admit that it will be hard to get completely right, Joplin's influence on pop culture and the musical landscape in general is a story that deserves to be told.]()
Janis Joplin: Will a biopic on Janis Joplin's life ever get off the ground? Countless directors have tried over the years, but they always seem to hit a snag before production can truly start. While we admit that it will be hard to get completely right, Joplin's influence on pop culture and the musical landscape in general is a story that deserves to be told.
![Nick Cave: If anything, Nick Cave deserves a biopic for the sheer volume and consistency of the music he has treated us to over the years. From film scores and spoken word to poetry and novels, Cave's output has been nothing short of sublime and an often overlooked musician would produce a film with an inevitably huge cult following.]()
Nick Cave: If anything, Nick Cave deserves a biopic for the sheer volume and consistency of the music he has treated us to over the years. From film scores and spoken word to poetry and novels, Cave's output has been nothing short of sublime and an often overlooked musician would produce a film with an inevitably huge cult following.