The Joy of the Guitar Riff

Directed by Sam Bridger
2014    60m
Documentary, Music
7.6
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Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.
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Cast of The Joy of the Guitar Riff
  • Chuck BerrySelf (archive footage)
  • Ritchie BlackmoreSelf (archive footage)
  • Lita FordSelf
  • Robert FrippSelf
  • Tony IommiSelf
  • Dave DaviesSelf
  • Kelley DealSelf
  • Ryan JarmanSelf
  • Joan JettSelf
  • Lauren LaverneSelf - Narrator (voice)
  • Steve LukatherSelf
  • Hank MarvinSelf
  • Brian MaySelf
  • Kevin ShieldsSelf
  • Link WraySelf (archive footage)
  • Johnny MarrSelf

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