Rockumentaries
A list of all the rock documentaries that I have seen/still want to see.
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- DirectorPeter CliftonJoe MassotStarsRobert PlantJimmy PageJohn Paul JonesThe 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.
- DirectorJim FieldsMichael GramagliaStarsRick RubinTommy RamoneDee Dee RamoneThe story of the punk rock band The Ramones.
- DirectorJohn CafieroStarsJoey RamoneJohnny RamoneDee Dee RamoneClimb in the van, buckle your seat belt and hang on tight because you're about to experience life on the road with the founding fathers of punk rock, The Ramones! The band that started it all stars in this all encompassing video scrapbook spanning the Ramones history making career circa 1979-1996, most of which is seen here exclusively for the first time anywhere! Ramones Raw includes vintage concert footage professionally shot on film in 1980, archived and nearly forgotten for over 20 years, plus countless memorable moments from the band's illustrious career, rare TV appearances, backstage footage and LOTS more all set within the core; a plethora of home video from the Ramones personal archives. Armed with a Hi-8 camera on the road for the final 8 years of the band's world tours, Marky Ramone captured it all on tape; the good, the bad and the ugly, immortalized here your viewing pleasure. No. 1 selling Director and Ramones aficionado John Cafiero has culled the cream of the crop of "raw" footage from the Marky Ramone video library and then some, compiling and presenting it in a unique style that gives Pinheads and Ramoniacs everywhere an exclusive fly on the wall perspective that's the next best thing to actually being in the band! See Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, Marky and CJ prove why the Ramones have stood the test of time with their simplistic yet immortal brand of music that influenced generations the world over. Also featured is an eclectic mix of guest celebrity appearances from Drew Barrymore, Carly Simon, Gilbert Gottfried, "Grandpa" Al Lewis (of "the Munsters"), Bono & U2, Debbie Harry & Chris Stein of Blondie and many more noteworthy personalities including legendary guitarist Robbie Krieger of the Doors performing the classic "Take it as it comes" live with the Ramones at the Hollywood Palladium in October 1992, touted by Johnny Ramone as "one of the highlights of my career." From their humble NYC beginnings at CBGB'S to induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Ramones have done it all. With "Ramones Raw" you'll feel like you were right there with them the whole time, standing beside one of the most important bands to break ground since the Beatles led the British invasion.
- DirectorGeorge SeminaraStarsScott LaRoseJoey RamoneJohnny Ramone
- DirectorDick CarruthersJimmy PageStarsRobert PlantJimmy PageJohn Paul JonesA double-DVD set which features over five hours of previously unreleased concert and archival performance footage from Led Zeppelin, spanning the years 1969 to 1979.
- DirectorDick CarruthersStarsRobert PlantJimmy PageJohn Paul JonesA concert documentary of Led Zeppelin's December 10, 2007 tribute performance for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun.
- DirectorMark McLaughlinStarsCarmine AppiceFrank BarsalonaJeff BeckA to Zeppelin: The Led Zeppelin Story documents the colorful and outrageous history of rock's heaviest band. This unique DVD features candid interviews with long-time tour manager Richard Cole, members of The Yardbirds, Bad Company, The Ramones, Foreigner, Vanilla Fudge, engineer Andy Johns, ex-girlfriends, Lori Mattix and Pamela Des Barres and more. Rare archival interview footage with John Bonham, 'Jimmy Page', Robert Plant and manager Peter Grant, along with rare photos spanning the "New Yardbirds" era through the breakup of Led Zeppelin illustrates their fascinating story.
- StarsMaggie BellJohn BonhamRichard ColeA documentary film about the making and release of Led Zeppelin's 1975 album 'Physical Graffiti'.
- DirectorSonia AndersonStarsRobert PlantOzzy OsbourneJimmy PageA rare look at Led Zeppelin, from their humble beginnings to their status as rock gods. Take a journey where incredible heights and extreme lows helped forge one of the greatest rock bands ever.
- DirectorDavid HeffernanStarsMick FleetwoodLindsey BuckinghamChristine McVieThe making of Fleetwood Mac's album Rumours in 1976/77.
- DirectorRoger PomphreyStarsJimi HendrixMitch MitchellNoel ReddingThe story of Hendrix's seminal album, his last, is told in words, music, rare archival footage and a diary kept by one of Jimi's employees. There are also interviews with band mates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, legendary singer Steve Winwood, engineer Eddie Kramer and Chas Chandler who managed Jimi.
- DirectorBob SmeatonStarsMeat LoafJim SteinmanKarla DeVitoThe story behind the making of the epic album "Bat Out of Hell" by Meatloaf and Jim Steinman.
- DirectorMatthew LongfellowStarsRoger WatersStorm ThorgersonNigel WilliamsonA detailed look at the production of the biggest album in the history of progressive rock and one of the best-selling albums of all time.
- DirectorJeremy MarreStarsPhil CollinsAhmet ErtegunTony BanksA documentary examining the production of the album which turned Phil Collins into a solo star.
- DirectorBob SmeatonStarsRoger DaltreyJohn EntwistleBob PriddenA look at the production of The Who's critically acclaimed release, which became their first and only album to top the UK album chart.
- DirectorMatthew LongfellowStarsKirk HammettJames HetfieldMichael KamenThe story of the making of this remarkable album is told here via exclusive interviews, archive footage and performance, with contributions from producer Bob Rock, band members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Jason Newsted. We revisit the original multi-tracks of the album, as well as listen to previously unheard demo recordings. Featuring the five singles from the album, Enter Sandman, Sad But True, The Unforgiven, Wherever I May Roam and Nothing Else Matters, this is the compelling story of one of the biggest selling albums of all time, a true Classic Album.
- DirectorPhilip KingNuala O'ConnorStarsBonoThe EdgeAdam ClaytonA documentary examining the production of U2's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed album.
- DirectorBob SmeatonStarsSamuel BayerKurt CobainSteve DiggleIt has sold millions and is responsible for the birth of grunge. This documentary looks at the story behind how Nirvana came to record Nevermind and the effect it was to have on the music world. Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Butch Vig share their memories and give us an insight into the genius of Kurt Cobain.
- 1997– 1h 20mNot Rated8.1 (516)TV EpisodeDirectorTim KirkbyStarsMartin BirchBruce DickinsonSteve HarrisA behind the scenes look at the making of Iron Maiden's critically praised album 'The Number of the Beast'
- 1997– 1h 40mNot Rated8.0 (457)TV EpisodeDirectorMatthew LongfellowStarsBrian MayFreddie MercuryRoger TaylorA documentary examining the production of Queen's most iconic and critically acclaimed album.
- 1997– 1h 15mNot Rated7.5 (198)TV EpisodeDirectorJeremy MarreStarsJerry GarciaMickey HartRobert HunterDocumentary about the making of two Grateful Dead albums: 1968's "Anthem of the Sun" and 1970's "American Beauty".
- DirectorElio EspanaStarsThomas ArnoldCraig GannonJohnny RoganIf The Smiths had called it a day after Meat Is Murder, and never released The Queen Is Dead, they would surely still be seen as one of the finest British bands ever - a perpetual legacy was assured soon after their second album. But on June 16th 1986, when the band released their third record proper, they entered an exclusive league that grants new membership once a decade at best. This DVD is a visual review of this groundbreaking record, it's writing, recording, production, release and legacy. Showing for the first time how it all came together and what made it so great, the film is all at once hugely enlightening, downright entertaining, and remains the only visual document of this momentous happening ever released. Features Include rare footage of The Smiths, studio and live recordings of every track on the album, revealing interviews with band members and many others who worked with them on the record, footage of and comment on the pivotal influences on the music and lyrics, and comment, criticism and review from; Engineer and co-producer of Q.I.D, .Stephen Street; Manchester legend, the sorely missed Tony Wilson [RIP], 'The 'fifth smith' guitarist Craig Gannon; Author of Morrissey and Marr: The Severed Alliance, Johnny Rogan; 1980s NME Editor and Smiths champion, Len Browne; Head Of English at Clare College, Cambridge, Professor Steven Logan; From Suede, the Smiths inspired, Brett Anderson; Author of Morrissey : The Pagent Of His Bleeding Heart; Gavin Hopps; Guitar instructor, musician and journalist (Guitar Magazine), Douglas Noble and legendary Smiths' road manager and all-round raconteur, Grant Showbiz.
- DirectorMatthew LongfellowStarsPhil AlexanderTom AllomGeoff BartonThe story of how the classic album "Paranoid" was made with stories from the horses-mouth to those who were influenced by its content, form and vitality.
- DirectorTim KirkbyStarsLemmyFast Eddie ClarkePhil 'Philthy Animal' TaylorAll the band members discuss life in the feisty and debauched world of Motorhead, and the band plays some of their legendary tracks specially for the documentary. Archive footage and interviews are also featured.
- 1997– 50mNot Rated7.6 (263)TV EpisodeDirectorMatthew LongfellowStarsPaul CookDave GoodmanJohn InghamThe Sex Pistols album Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols is unquestionably one of the most important musical statements in the history of British music. It was 1977, at a time when the nation was crippled by class division and unemployment that 4 working class teenagers with supposedly non-existent futures recorded an album that to this day remains one of the greatest and most influential bodies of work ever recorded. This documentary features exclusive interview's with all four of the original members of the Sex Pistols as they take you on a track by track look at the making of the album. Featuring Steve Jones and Glen Matlock demonstrating selected riffs and licks off the album and explaining the development of the song writing. Candid interviews with Malcolm McLaren, Chris Thomas and Bill Price set the record straight about the recording session.
- DirectorDave GrohlStarsTrent ReznorTom PettyMick FleetwoodA documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California.
- DirectorJames MollStarsShawn CloningerWilliam GoldsmithJessy GreeneRising from the ashes of Nirvana, the Foo Fighters became a Grammy-winning sensation on their own. Sixteen years of the band's history comes to life in this documentary, from their demo tapes through the creation of their 2011 album, "Wasting Light."
- DirectorCameron CroweStarsEddie VedderStone GossardJeff AmentA documentary on the band Pearl Jam that marks their 20th anniversary in the year 2011.
- DirectorFrank Ockenfels 3Martyn AtkinsCameron CroweStarsJerry CantrellMike InezSean KinneyA compilation containing all of the band's music videos from the 90s era.
- DirectorAdrian MabenStarsDavid GilmourRoger WatersRichard WrightLive versions of the songs, filmed in an old Pompeii amphitheater. Songs included are Echoes (split into 2 parts), Careful with that axe, Eugene, A saucerful of secrets, One of those days, Set the controls for the heart of the sun, Mademoiselle nobbs (Seamus, but with Rick's dog on vocals). "Careful" and "Set the controls" are shot at night with minimal lighting, setting a beautiful mood. And the live Saucerful just has to be seen, with Waters jumping around in the sunlight banging the huge gong. The 80-minute version features studio footage from the recordings of Dark side of the Moon, with alternate versions of Us and them, On the run and Brain Damage, as well as interviews with the band.
- DirectorMichael WadleighStarsJoan BaezRichie HavensRoger DaltreyOscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsRob ReinerMichael McKeanChristopher GuestSpinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour.