The Joy of the Guitar Riff

7.7
2014
1h 0m
Released
DocumentaryMusic

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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Director: Sam Bridger

Cast: Chuck Berry, Ritchie Blackmore, Lita Ford, Robert Fripp, Tony Iommi, Dave Davies, Kelley Deal, Ryan Jarman

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