The Joy of the Guitar Riff (2014)
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.
Director: Sam Bridger
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Chuck Berry as Self (archive footage) |
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Ritchie Blackmore as Self (archive footage) |
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Lita Ford as Self |
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Robert Fripp as Self |
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Tony Iommi as Self |
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Dave Davies as Self |
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Kelley Deal as Self |
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Ryan Jarman as Self |
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Joan Jett as Self |
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Lauren Laverne as Self - Narrator (voice) |
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Steve Lukather as Self |
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Hank Marvin as Self |
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Brian May as Self |
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Kevin Shields as Self |
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Link Wray as Self (archive footage) |
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Johnny Marr as Self |
| Directing | Sam Bridger | Director |
| Production | Sam Bridger | Producer |