Summaries

Rare performance footage, film clips and revealing interviews. Featuring Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Sam Cook, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Rock legends from the 50's to the 70's who changed the course of popular music with their special talents. They all died before their time, but their music lives on.—Chris Balton

Details

Keywords
  • song
  • singer
  • singing
  • musician
  • rock music
Genres
  • History
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Jun 13, 1983
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Augusta, Georgia, USA
Production companies Home Box Office (HBO)

Box office

Budget $250000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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