Every once in a while you meet someone so fun and colorful that there is left an indelible impression. Bill Foster was such a man. Pied Piper to the rowdy, Foster lead his patrons in drinking and drinking songs. While this clip won't give you the whole story, it will introduce you to the legend known as Bill "The Fox."


From the 'net:

He got his start working in Los Angeles pubs, before ultimately finding his calling in life: leading crowds in drunken and improper songs...at pubs. His glory days were spent at The Fox Inn Rathskeller in Santa Monica, at 26th and Wilshire, where he entertained thousands of happy drunks over the years. When it closed in 1989, The Fox took his act on the road to another crowd that can appreciate beer and swear words -- college campuses. During the 90's he moonlighted at other pubs, sometimes completely spontaneously.

"You take a mortal man,
And put him in control
Watch him become a god,
Watch peoples heads a'roll
A'roll...
Just like the Pied Piper
Led rats through the streets
We dance like marionettes,
Swaying to the Symphony...
Of Destruction"

Can you say *politics ...

Rickegee is right, Egoyan who also wrote the screenplay adds a wonderful element with the Pied Piper.

This movie has a wonderful musical score as well.