The Joy of the Guitar Riff (2014)

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Released:
2014-07-18

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.

Director:
Sam Bridger

Runtime:
1h 0min

Genre:
Documentary, Music

  • Cast:
  • Chuck Berry
    as
    Self (archive footage)
  • Ritchie Blackmore
    as
    Self (archive footage)
  • Lita Ford
    as
    Self
  • Robert Fripp
    as
    Self
  • Tony Iommi
    as
    Self