Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos (2025)

Plot Summary

From his harsh childhood in the burnt-out Lower East Side, musician Harley Flanagan burst onto the punk music scene at age 11 as drummer for his aunt’s band, the Stimulators. The founder of the Cro-Mags tells his incredible story, while interviews with hard rockers and icons like Flea, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, and Anthony Bourdain add insights. Featuring gritty footage of NYC’s downtown 1970s and ?80s music scene, this passionate film showcases Harley’s against-the-odds transformation from chaos to peace, driven by music, family, and personal growth.

Full Cast & Characters

Harley Flanagan

Self

Flea

Self

Henry Rollins

Self

Roger Miret

Self

Keith Morris

Self

Michael Imperioli

Self

Matt Sera

Self

Jocko Willink

Self

Anthony Bourdain

Self (archive footage)

Brooke Smith

Self

Director & Crew

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