The 19 Essential Concert Films
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1. Stop Making Sense (1984)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Music
Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales
Votes: 20,102 | Gross: $5.02M
2. The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey (2008 Video)
116 min | Music
The definitive video presentation of Jimi Hendrix's unforgettable Monterey Pop Festival performance.
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Star: Jimi Hendrix
Votes: 106
3. Nirvana: Live at Reading (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Music
Nirvana's concert at Reading Festival, England, August 30, 1992 - 25 tracks incl. Smells Like Teen Spirit, Lithium and Come As You Are.
Director: Toru Uehara | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, Nirvana, Krist Novoselic
Votes: 1,223
4. The Song Remains the Same (1976)
PG | 137 min | Documentary, Music
The line forms here for the world's greatest and possibly most influential band--Led Zeppelin. This mesmerizing movie built around Zep's famed 1973 concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden is convincing proof why.
Directors: Peter Clifton, Joe Massot | Stars: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham
Votes: 9,040
5. Listening to You: The Who at the Isle of Wight 1970 (1998 TV Special)
85 min | Music
This is the film of The Who's appearance at the third (and final) Isle of Wight festival in 1970. This is regarded as the band's finest performance.
Director: Murray Lerner | Stars: Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Pete Townshend
Votes: 524
6. Bob Marley and the Wailers: Live! At the Rainbow (1991 Video)
72 min | Documentary, Music
Bob Marley and the Wailers perform a live concert at the Rainbow (London, England) June 1977.
Director: Keef | Star: Bob Marley
Votes: 100
7. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1979)
PG | 90 min | Documentary, Music
The July 3rd, 1973 historic concert of the 'leper Messiah'. This was to be David Bowie's last concert with the Ziggy persona and the Spiders from Mars. A great medley of 'Wild Eyed Boy From... See full summary »
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick Woodmansey
Votes: 2,993 | Gross: $0.16M
8. Queen Live at Wembley '86 (1986 TV Special)
Not Rated | 300 min | Documentary, Music
One of the world's biggest bands return to the scene of their Live Aid (1985) triumph a year earlier to play all their greatest hits in front of a packed Wembley Stadium.
Director: Gavin Taylor | Stars: Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Brian May, Roger Taylor
Votes: 2,741
9. AC/DC: Let There Be Rock (1980)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Music
Filmed coverage of Australian band AC/DC's '79 appearance in Paris intercut with quasi-fictional interludes.
Directors: Eric Dionysius, Eric Mistler | Stars: AC/DC, Phil Rudd, Bon Scott, Cliff Williams
Votes: 1,276 | Gross: $1.37M
10. Woodstock (1970)
R | 184 min | Documentary, History, Music
Oscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.
Director: Michael Wadleigh | Stars: Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Roger Daltrey, Joe Cocker
Votes: 18,473 | Gross: $50.00M
11. The Concert in Central Park (1982 TV Special)
Not Rated | 90 min | Music
The long-awaited reunion concert of the renowned pop music duo, more than a decade after their separation as musical performers.
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, David Brown, Pete Carr
Votes: 645
12. Pearl Jam: Live at the Garden (2003 Video)
190 min | Documentary, Music
Pearl Jam plays the Madison Square Garden in New York City from July 8, 2003. Featuring deep cuts such as Love Boat Captain, hits such as Even Flow, and a cover of The Who's Baba O'Riley.
Stars: Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready
Votes: 777
13. Jeff Buckley: Live in Chicago (2000 Video)
Not Rated | 125 min | Documentary, Music
Jeff Buckley - Live in Chicago includes songs from Grace, classic cover tunes (from sources ranging from Nina Simone to the MC5!), a previously unavailable Buckley composition ("What Will ... See full summary »
Stars: Jeff Buckley, Michael Tighe, Mick Grondahl, Matt Johnson
Votes: 410
14. White Stripes: Under Blackpool Lights (2004 Video)
Unrated | 81 min | Documentary, Music
Concert footage of The White Stripes recorded in January of 2004, featuring tracks from the bands four studio albums as well as live favorites like the Dolly Parton cover "Jolene".
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: The White Stripes, Jack White, Meg White
Votes: 888
15. PNYC: Portishead - Roseland New York (1997)
93 min | Documentary, Music
Portishead concert in the Roseland Ballroom, New York City, on the 24th July 1997 with tracks from the albums "Dummy" and "Portishead" played by the band and a 30 piece orchestra.
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: Portishead, Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, Adrian Utley
Votes: 636
16. Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Music
On April 2nd 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. Documenting this once in a life time performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.
Directors: Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern | Stars: James Murphy, Chuck Klosterman, Keith Wood, Nancy Whang
Votes: 2,889 | Gross: $0.51M
17. Shine a Light (2008)
PG-13 | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A career-spanning documentary on The Rolling Stones, with concert footage from their "A Bigger Bang" tour.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood
Votes: 12,302 | Gross: $5.36M
18. The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)
G | 103 min | Documentary, Music
The first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise humanitarian relief funds for the refugees of Bangladesh of 1971 war.
Director: Saul Swimmer | Stars: George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr
Votes: 1,648 | Gross: $2.05M
19. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Live in New York City (2001 TV Special)
G | 190 min | Documentary, Music
Live From New York City is the chronicle of Bruce Springsteen's first tour with The E Street Band in over a decade. A full-on rock revival packed with hits and fan favorites, Live From New ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Hilson | Stars: Bruce Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici
Votes: 737
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