Berry, a complicated, hugely charismatic man, could also be moody and not always easy to work with, which comes across in the rerelease of the 1986 film chuck berry. Lots of footage from various producers and makers of the film telling stories of behind the scenes moments that dont always put berry in the best light. 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. Rock n roll is a detailed, noholdsbarred look at one of the most important and mysterious figures in rock history. 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. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or. In 1986, keith richards invited a roster of brilliant musicians to honor chuck berry for an evening of music to commemorate berry s 60th birthday. Hail hail rock n roll lyrics performed by chuck berry. Rock n roll is a 1987 documentary film directed by taylor hackford that chronicles two 1986 concerts celebrating rock and roll musician chuck berrys 60th birthday. Part documentary, part concert film, chuck berry hail.
Rock n roll country blues archive videos 51,337 views 31. Apr 21, 2017 jerry lee lewis interview about chuck berry for the hail hail rock n roll documentary film 1986 duration. Chuck berry, keith richards, eric clapton, robert cray, etta james, julian lennon, linda ronstadt. The name comes from a line in berrys song school days.
The album was recorded live at the fox theatre, st louis, missouri and berry park, wentzville, missouri on october 6 and october 16, 1986. Jerry lee lewis interview about chuck berry for the hail hail rock n roll documentary film 1986 duration. Chuck berry 1975 rock it 1979 the single was california. With chuck berry, awardwinning music doc filmmaker jon brewer b. Chuck berry remains an influential figure and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music who first began performing in 1953. Chuck is a feisty rock and roller, and he shows it.
The two concerts were held on october 16, 1986, at the fox theatre in st. Rock n roll features a concert organized to celebrate the 60th birthday of chuck berry. Little richard lit the path for generations of stars, but. A soundtrack album was released in october 1987 on the mca label. 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. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Film director taylor hackford cared a great deal about getting chuck berry hail. Keith richards of rolling stones fame helped in the music direction of this doc. In order to help promote the film, universal pictures paid for the star and it was dedicated the same week the film was. 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. Mar 18, 2017 berrys latterday life as an obstreperous rock icon was captured in taylor hackfords 1987 feature hail. Official trailer for chuck berry documentary about the. The title of the song is an imperative directed at the composer ludwig van beethoven to roll over in his grave in reaction to the new.
With chuck berry, keith richards, eric clapton, ingrid berry. Rock n roll a taylor hackford film an in depth documentary into the life and career of chuck berry, combined with a onceinalifetime concert featuring some of rock and rolls brightest stars. A performance celebration of chuck berrys 60th birthday party concert at fox theatre in st louis, missouri. Dec 14, 2012 jerry lee lewis interview about chuck berry for the hail hail rock n roll documentary film 1986 duration.
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. 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. Chuck berry was the true king of rock n roll the star. Rock n roll 1987 keith richards put together an allstar concert for berrys 60th birthday, and a film and soundtrack lp followed. Jan 23, 2010 when chuck berry sang hail, hail, rock and roll, deliver me from the days of old, thats exactly what the music was doing. Chuck berry hail hail rock n roll 1991, vinyl discogs. Berry, which adds to the fun and tension of the film. To view this movie, one must be a fan of rock and roll in general.
Chuck berry hail hail rock n roll trailer 1987 vhs capture by 2ombieboys vhs vault. Rock n roll chuck berry on allmusic 1987 this is the soundtrack to a documentary film. His abilities as a composer, lyricist, singer, musician, and entertainer are on display and, in. Rock n roll country blues archive videos 58,454 views. Berrys latterday life as an obstreperous rock icon was captured in taylor hackfords 1987 feature hail.
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. Rock n rollalso coming in at about an hour, this is a bit of an antithesis to the documentary, with hackford expounding on the downside of working with a sometimes difficult star in chuck berry. 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 original motion picture soundtrack on discogs. Up in the mornin and out to school the teacher is teachin the golden rule american history and practical math you study em. Joined on stage by etta james, linda ronstadt, and julian lennon, berry performs his classic rock songs. Vinyl 7 chuck berry hail hail rock n roll 1991, vinyl discogs. The event was held to celebrate berrys 60th birthday and it included several special. For years, he has performed monthly more or less at blueberry hill, where fans can get closer to one of rock n rolls founding fathers than would seem possible. Chuck berry started the global psychic jailbreak that is.
Rock n roll offers a candid insight into chuck berry. 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. 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. This release marks the first time ever the film will be available on bluray. 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. With his trademark lack of inhibition little richard asks berry why he thought hed had such a hard time, and then answers the question himself. Berry also toured regularly and appeared on numerous television shows during the 70s. 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 star was never dedicated because nobody was willing to step forward to pay for it. Yet his most gripping musical feature may be his 1987 documentary, chuck berry hail. Concert footage recorded live at the fox theatre in st. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Chuck berry hail hail rock n roll the washington post. Rock n roll offers a candid insight into chuck berry keith richards worked like a dog to get chuck berrys. Up in the mornin and out to school the teacher is teachin the golden rule american history and practical math you study em hard and hopin to pass workin your fingers right down to the bone and the guy behind you wont leave you alone ring ring goes the bell the cook in the lunchrooms ready to sell.
Rock n roll to the screen, as the completed film is perhaps the best rock documentary ever. 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. Oct 18, 2014 jerry lee lewis interview about chuck berry for the hail hail rock n roll documentary film 1986 duration. 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. His abilities as a composer, lyricist, singer, musician, and entertainer are on display and, in behindthe. Louis, missouri, to celebrate chuck berrys 60th birthday, and also discusses his life and career. Rock n roll when little richard, bo diddley and chuck berry get together talking about the chuck s runins with authority. Suggested by umg chuck berry big boys official video song rock and roll music from hail. Louis, missouri, to celebrate chuck berry s 60th birthday, and also discusses his life and career. Chuck berry appeared in the 1973 film let the good times roll, compiled from richard naders rock n roll revival shows, and in 1978 film american hot wax, a fictional week in the life of rock n roll, with disc jockey alan freed as its central character. I m flattered, im weak in the knees, and im hungry, said chuck berry at the premiere of chuck berry hail. Roll over beethoven is a 1956 hit single written by chuck berry, originally released on chess records, with drifting heart as the bside.
Etta james crushes it in chuck berry film rehearsal johnny b. Rock n roll country blues archive videos 56,401 views. Rock n roll is a 1987 documentary film directed by taylor hackford that chronicles two 1986 concerts celebrating rock and roll musician chuck. Post 1955, you can list any number of stratospheric acts that followed chuck berry elvis. 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. Here youll see performances by eric clapton, robert cray. Mar 20, 2017 chuck has his own way of showing appreciation. Rock n roll is a 1987 documentary film directed by taylor hackford that chronicles two 1986 concerts celebrating rock and roll musician chuck berry s 60th birthday. Rock n roll collectors edition bluray coming on november 19th as well as a new dvd.
This documentary movie covers two concerts at the fox theatre in st. Factory has shared the complete details for the upcoming chuck berry. Rock n roll, a record of an allstar 1986 60thbirthday concert at. For chuck berrys 60th, keith richards assembles a pickup band of robert cray, joey spampinato, eric clapton, himself, and longtime berry pianist johnnie johnson. When chuck berry sang hail, hail, rock and roll, deliver me from the days of old, thats exactly what the music was doing. Rock n roll country blues archive videos 58,275 views 31. And right across the street from the venue, a bronze statue was dedicated last year in berrys honor, its permanence a symbol of st. Chuck berry started the global psychic jailbreak that is rock n roll. Rock n roll legends little richard and chuck berry perform for the first time together during an appearance on the tonight show with jay leno at the nbc studios in burbank, california reuters. Rock n roll, but until now, berry s life has never before been covered on screen. 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 lyrics of the song mention rock and roll and the desire for rhythm and blues to replace classical music.
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