Directed by Geffen records welcome to the jungle was a
highly influential music video in 1987. Since his birth in February 21, 1943 launched Asylum records in 1970, Geffen Records in 1980
and DCG records in the 1990’s. He was also one of the three founders of Dream
works SKG in 1994. An has produced people from Bob Dylan to gun’s an roses
covering a wide range of artists and genres.
The music video
welcome to the jungle depicts the dark side of Los Angeles and the
twisted road taken when pursuing fame.This can be seen from the images
depicted showing TV screens showing their current fame passed on the street by
prostitutes, drug addicts and alcoholics.
The video focuses on showing images if war, drugs and music,and depicting the negative effects of globalization.This song was shows
a stereotypical rock scene running throughout the
music video. Complete with head banging
longhair, leather and tattoos. Displaying the rebellious nature underlining the image of rock music in the
80/90’s.
The song ‘Welcome to the jungle’ was originally a flop in the US although it reached high in the charts due to the long history with the UK and rock music. However after a re-release in America it topped the charts.
The song ‘Welcome to the jungle’ was originally a flop in the US although it reached high in the charts due to the long history with the UK and rock music. However after a re-release in America it topped the charts.
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