After i heard the news of berrys death, i knew i had to rewatch the 1987 documentary concert film. Charles edward anderson chuck berry october 18, 1926 march 18, 2017 was an american guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. Rock n roll to the screen, as the completed film is perhaps the best rock documentary ever. The band was led by keith richards and featured berrys regular pianist, johnnie johnson, richards regular pianist, chuck leavell, rolling stones sax player bobby keys, bassist joey spampinato from nrbq, and drummer steve jordan from richards solo band. His subject is the seminal rock icon chuck berry, the slippery moving target that in 1987, thirty years into his career, was still active jetting around the country for profitable onenight stands. Only four songs on this album over and over again, i knew from the start, you cant catch me, and would i be crying actually appear in the film. If you want to rock, you have to go through chuck berry to get there. Rock n roll 1987 filmed by director taylor hackford on the occasion of chuck berrys 60th birthday, this documentary presents the rock legend performing in his hometown. Joined on stage by etta james, linda ronstadt, and julian lennon, berry performs his classic rock songs. Louis to liverpool in november 1964 see 1964 in music. It was his only release for the label, following berrys departure in 1975 from chess records.
Louis, missouri, to celebrate chuck berry s 60th birthday, and also discusses his life and career. From director taylor hackford ray, this landmark film will keep your toes tapping and your soul rocking all night long. Charles edward anderson chuck berry october 18, 1926 march 18, 2017 was an american guitarist, singersongwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. Chuck berry hail hail rock n roll the washington post.
The soundtrack to the documentary film chronicling the all star concert celebrating chuck berrys 60th birthday organized by the rolling stones keith. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rockit is the nineteenth studio album by chuck berry, released in 1979 by atco records. Rock n roll country blues archive videos 60,280 views. In 1986, keith richards invited a roster of great musicians to honor chuck berry for an evening of music to commemorate berrys 60th birthday including performances by eric clapton, robert cray, linda ronstadt, etta james and julian lennon along with archival. Richards, eric clapton, etta james, and julian lennon came together for a concert celebrating the 60th birthday of chuck berry, who lived.
Chuck berry hail hail rock n roll trailer 1987 vhs capture. A soundtrack album was released in october 1987 on the mca label. Hail hail rock n roll lyrics performed by chuck berry. Jerry lee lewis interview about chuck berry for the hail hail rock n roll documentary film 1986 duration. The film was directed by taylor hackford, now best known for directing the musician biopic ray 2004.
A 60thbirthday tribute to the great rock innovator chuck berry may sound like an occasion for celebration. Part documentary, part concert film, chuck berry hail. Rock n roll 1987 the unforgettable life and music of pioneering legend chuck berry are celebrated in this landmark feature film, capturing a onceinalifetime gatheri. The star was never dedicated because nobody was willing to step forward to pay for it. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The soundtrack to the documentary film chronicling the all star concert celebrating chuck berry s 60th birthday organized by the rolling stones keith richards, guest stars include. With chuck berry, keith richards, eric clapton, ingrid berry.
The chuck berry film hail hail rock n roll premiered on this day in 1987 oct 8, 2019 on october 16, 1986, two days before chuck berrys 60th birthday, there was a massive gathering of alist musicians at the fabulous fox theater in st. The film also exams the roots of his music through inerterviews with berry himself, and many other well known names in rock n roll history. This documentary movie covers two concerts at the fox theatre in st. Rock n roll country blues archive videos 56,401 views. In order to help promote the film, universal pictures paid for the star and it was dedicated the same week the film was released. Apr 21, 2017 jerry lee lewis interview about chuck berry for the hail hail rock n roll documentary film 1986 duration. For chuck berry s 60th, keith richards assembles a pickup band of robert cray, joey spampinato, eric clapton, himself, and longtime berry pianist johnnie johnson. Rock n roll capturing a onceinalifetime gathering of rock and roll s finest. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Jun 23, 2016 chuck berry hail hail rock n roll trailer 1987 vhs capture taken from x rental vhs tape please comment like and subscribe it helps out my channel 2ombieboy. The name comes from a line in berry s song school days. It was his only release for the label, following berry s departure in 1975 from chess records.
Nonprofit organization in the omahacouncil bluffs metro area devoted to the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. Rock n roll capturing a onceinalifetime gathering of rock and rolls finest. Chuck berry hail hail rock n roll releases discogs. In 1986, keith richards invited a roster of great musicians to honor chuck berry for an evening of music to commemorate berry s 60th birthday including performances by eric clapton, robert cray, linda ronstadt, etta james and julian lennon along with archival. Hackfords film not only gives us clips from both concerts but we get to see early rehearsals as well as get interview clips with the usually very reluctant berry. This is the soundtrack to a documentary film chronicling a concert held to celebrate chuck berrys 60th birthday. His subject is the seminal rock icon chuck berry, the slippery moving target that in 1987, thirty years into his career, was still active jetting around the country. Rock n roll features a concert organized to celebrate the 60th birthday of chuck berry.
Rock n roll century city premiere on october 8, 1987 at the amc century 14 theatres in century city, california. Rock n roll is as long and unwieldy as its title, but its probably the most revealing look well ever get of its subject, and the most. The hollywood chamber of commerce voted to give chuck berry a star on the hollywood boulevard walk of fame a couple of years before this film was made. The two concerts were held on october 16, 1986, at the fox theatre in st.
Rock n roll chuck berry on allmusic 1987 this is the soundtrack to a documentary film. Rock n roll on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Rock n roll is a detailed, noholdsbarred look at one of the most important and mysterious figures in rock history. Film director taylor hackford cared a great deal about getting chuck berry hail. For chuck berrys 60th, keith richards assembles a pickup band of robert cray, joey spampinato, eric clapton, himself, and longtime berry pianist johnnie johnson. Rock n roll 1987 12 out of 4 excellent documentary covering two concerts from 1986, which were put together to celebrate chuck berrys 60th birthday. The chuck berry film hail hail rock n roll premiered on. Interview about chuck berry for the hail hail rock n roll documentary film. A performance celebration of chuck berrys 60th birthday party concert at fox theatre in st louis, missouri.
For chuck berry s 60th birthday, keith richards assembles a pickup band of robert cray, joey spampinato, eric clapton, himself, and longtime pianist johnnie johnson. In 1986, the likes of linda ronstadt, keith richards, eric clapton, etta james, and julian lennon came together for a concert celebrating the 60th birthday of chuck berry, who lived another 30 years, until this march. Rock n roll original motion picture soundtrack on discogs. It was berrys last studio album for 38 years, until chuck in 2017. The name comes from a line in berrys song school days. Chuck berry hail hail rock n roll trailer 1987 vhs. Chess records, cd chess 1003 not to be confused with the 1987 chuck berry movie soundtrack of the same name, this 1988 compilation is the best singledisc collection of chuck berry hits ive yet seen. Actress catherine mary stewart, actor robert hays and musician bonnie raitt attend the chuck berry hail. Keith richards inducts chuck berry into the rock and roll hall of fame duration. Rock n roll country blues archive videos 60,280 views 31. The unforgettable life and music of legendary rock pioneer chuck berry are celebrated in this landmark feature film, capturing a onceinalifetime gathering of rock n roll s finest.
Chuck berry, eric clapton, etta james, keith richards, linda ronstadt, robert cray official content from. The event was held to celebrate berrys 60th birthday and it included several special guests. Rock n roll is an album by chuck berry and soundtrack to the film of the same name, which was released in 1987 under record label, mca. No particular place to go is a song by chuck berry, released as a single by chess records in may 1964 and released on the album st. The soundtrack to the documentary film chronicling the all star concert celebrating chuck berrys 60th birthday organized by the rolling stones keith richards, guest stars include. Up in the mornin and out to school the teacher is teachin the golden rule american history and practical math you studyin hard and hopin to pass. Chuck berry remains an influential figure and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music who first began performing in 1953. Rock n roll was a 1987 documentaryconcert film made in 1986 in celebration of the famous rock musician chuck berrys 60th birthday concerts and his career.
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