The Joy of the Guitar Riff (2014)

  • U
  • 07/18/2014 (GB)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h

Overview

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.

Sam Bridger

Director

Cast

Chuck Berry's headshot

Chuck Berry

Self (archive footage)
Ritchie Blackmore's headshot

Ritchie Blackmore

Self (archive footage)
Lita Ford's headshot

Lita Ford

Self
Robert Fripp's headshot

Robert Fripp

Self
Tony Iommi's headshot

Tony Iommi

Self
Dave Davies's headshot

Dave Davies

Self
Kelley Deal's headshot

Kelley Deal

Self
Ryan Jarman's headshot

Ryan Jarman

Self

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