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Boom: A Film About the Sonics

Directed by Jordan Albertsen

2018 84mDocumentary, Music

8.9

In Washington state, five teenagers formed The Sonics, a raw garage rock band whose savage sound would influence generations of musicians - from punk legends to grunge icons - and finally earn recognition half a century later.

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Cast of Boom: A Film About the Sonics

Larry ParypaHimself
Andy ParypaHimself
Rob LindHimself
Bobby BennettHimself
Jerry RoslieHimself
Kurt BlochHimself
Mike McCreadyHimself
Nancy WilsonHerself
Chris BallewHimself
Mark ArmHimself
Jack EndinoHimself
Krist NovoselicHimself
Dusty WatsonHimself
Jordan AlbertsenDirector / Writer / Producer
Brian Scott RobinsonProducer
Buck OrmsbyProducer

Boom: A Film About the Sonics Ratings & Reviews

Scott SmithMay 29, 2025
One of the better rock documentaries I've seen in a while. Mostly because I've been a big fan of The Sonics for decades, but never knew much about them...other than the fact that they put out their first album the year I was born, and it's ferocious. They were all around 17 years old when they released their first hit single! These guys are the godfathers of garage/punk rock. They influcenced everyone from Iggy and the Stooges to Soundgarden. They were Pacific Northwest punk/grunge before that was ever a thing. I love this documentary, tons of cool music and a great history of the band...who got back together and are still around today, and still tearing the roof off! Highly recommended for rock music fans everywhere.

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