Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things (2019), BB King: The Life of Riley (2014), Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation (2019), You're Gonna Miss Me (2005), The Sparks Brothers (2021), Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love (2008), The T.A.M.I. Show (1964), Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (2004) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Musical Influence movies.
Storyline: A look at the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.
Plot Keywords: music documentary, biography, rock music, guitarist, music career, music legend, interviews ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Music videos and archived footage supplement recent interviews in this documentary of ex-Pogues singer Shane MacGowan. We follow his life from the early days in Ireland and England, through his formation of - and later dismissal from - The Pogues, to his new band The Popes. Shane's family, friends, and former bandmates comment on the music, the rumors, and the alcohol.—sienel
Plot Keywords: music documentary, biography, musician's life, creative process, music history, independent film, rock music ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into the hearts of parents as Alice Cooper, the ultimate rock star of the bizarre. From the advent of Alice as front man for a group of Phoenix freaks in the 60s to the hazy decadence of celebrity in the 70s to his triumphant comeback as 80s glam metal godfather, we will watch as Alice and Vincent battle for each others' souls. The is the first ever 'doc opera' - a dizzying blend of documentary archive footage, animation and rock opera that will cement forever the legend of Alice Cooper.—Anonymous
Plot Keywords: music documentary, rock music, biography, musician, 1970s, stage performance, band ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Meet David Crosby in this portrait of a man with everything but an easy retirement on his mind.
Plot Keywords: music documentary, musician's life, music history, music industry, artistic creation, behind the scenes, musical influence ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: The turbulent life of soul and blues singer, the late Joe Cocker. A former gas fitter from Sheffield , catapulted to world stardom in 1969 at Woodstock with his legendary performance of the Beatles song,"A Little Help from My Friends". But in the early 1970s, Joe Cocker's inner demons nearly killed him. Overcoming his struggles with alcohol and drugs, he rebuilt his reputation as "one of the great primal rock and roll vocalists of all time" (Billy Joel's description). The film mixes Joe Cocker's own words, with rare archive. His family, friends and the legendary songwriters and musicians he collaborated with, tell Joe Cocker's story. The film has raw, electric performance footage throughout.—John Edginton
Plot Keywords: documentary, music, biography, soul, rock, concert, music legend ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.
Plot Keywords: music documentary, singer, composer, experimental music, art film, independent film, music history ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: In the 1980s, "Bros" were one of the biggest bands in the world - for 15 minutes. Having sold out stadiums around the world, they were the youngest to this day to play Wembley and their "Push" album went to Number 1 in over 20 countries, selling 10 million copies worldwide. The rise and fall of Bros was meteoric. This film charts twins Matt and Luke Goss's reunion 28 years on, having hardly spoken and not played together since their split. With an incredibly fractured relationship and only 3 weeks to go until sell-out gigs at The O2 London, will they be able to put their history aside and come together as brothers to play the show of their lives? A raw and emotional look into the aftermath of fame and the re-connection between two twins torn apart by their past.
Plot Keywords: music documentary, nostalgia, family conflict, behind the scenes, music legends, emotional conflict, childhood trauma ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: This documentary combines archival footage and interviews to examine the life of one of music's most universal legends, Johnny Cash. The film recounts the events of Cash's life, from his poor beginnings to his celebrity and his battle with drugs. It also delves into how Cash addressed the issues of his day and evolved to be both a patriot and a social activist. Many famous fans of Cash, including figures as disparate as Bob Dylan, Al Gore and Snoop Dogg, discuss his legacy and influence.
Plot Keywords: documentary, music, biography, america, 2008, country music, singer ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: This is the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock and roll singer who tragically died in a plane crash at age 17. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Pacoima, California where he and his family make a meager living working on farms to his rise as a star. The film also focuses on Ritchie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob Morales and his relationship with Donna Ludwig, his girlfriend.
Plot Keywords: 1950s, rise to fame, classic songs, family dynamics, cultural conflict, teen idol, musical dreams ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: A unique look at the legendary musician, arranger, composer and producer offers a collage of memories, sounds and intimate interviews with musical greats in a rousing showcase.
Plot Keywords: documentary, music, biography, jazz, hollywood, music industry, behind the scenes ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Manchester, 1976. Stephen Patrick Morrissey is unemployed and depressed. He eventually finds work but it doesn't interest him. His only interest appears to be writing down his observations on life and people in a journal. We see his life over the next six years and how this period would have a bearing on his later life for, in 1982, he was to form The Smiths, one of the most influential bands of the 80s.—grantss
Plot Keywords: biography, music, drama, british, independent film, artist, coming of age ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: This documentary combines interviews and concert footage for an in-depth look at the history of No Wave, an aggressive flavor of underground rock music born in New York City in the 1980s. Subjects run the gamut from Glenn Branca and his influential all-guitar orchestra to the undulating minimalist punk of Suicide and the art-rock experimentation of Sonic Youth. The filmmakers also catch up with contemporary bands inspired by No Wave, including Liars, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Gogol Bordello.
Plot Keywords: documentary, music, independent film, new york, underground culture, punk, experimental music ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Nuclear missiles are covertly moved from a Russian military base to parts unknown, and the U.S. military wants to know why. CIA agent Bob Zorkin (Charles Napier) and his wife, Susan (Kimberley Kates), think they know where the missiles are headed -- the Middle East. Bob meets up with an undercover CIA operative, Armstrong (Frank Zagarino), working in Moscow. But Bob is killed in a shootout, and Armstrong and Susan must team up to recover the missiles before doomsday.
Plot Keywords: biography, history, documentary, music, jazz, musician, 20th century ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Filmmaker James Lapine examines the life and career of Stephen Sondheim, Broadway composer and lyricist.
Plot Keywords: musical, documentary, broadway, composer, music composition, interview, classic songs ...
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