The Joy of the Guitar Riff

2014 ""

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The Joy of the Guitar Riff

7.6 | 1h0m | en | Documentary

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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7.6 | 1h0m | en | Documentary , Music

Synopsis

Cast

Chuck Berry , Lita Ford , Robert Fripp

Director

Sam Bridger

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BBC ,

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Cast

Chuck Berry

as Self (archive footage)

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Lita Ford

as Self

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Robert Fripp

as Self

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