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New Movie Tells the Story of the Clash's Final Days

Dave Lifton — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:00:44 +0000

Few bands in rock history flamed out at their commercial peak as sadly as the Clash. A new documentary tells the story of the legendary English punk group, who called it quits in 1986, three years after founding guitarist Mick Jones was fired. ‘The Rise and Fall of The Clash’ features archival footage and new [...]

'Sunset Strip' Documentary Featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Slash to Debut on Friday

Billy Dukes — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:00:11 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Mickey Rourke, Tommy Lee and seemingly dozens of other rockers and actors are all featured in a new documentary called ‘Sunset Strip’ that premiers at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas on Friday.

Ginger Baker's 'Beware of Mr. Baker' Documentary Trailer Released

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:00:04 +0000

In the trailer for ‘Beware of Mr. Baker,’ Ginger Baker, the former drummer of Cream and Blind Faith is declared to be many things. Some desirable. Others? Not so much. The skins smasher is declared mad. He is described as looking like the devil. It is said that he is what the drums are all about. He is christened a lovable rogue and the world’s greatest drummer. How’s that for polarizing? He is certainly a lot of different things to a lot of people.

Alice Cooper Documentary Film 'Vincent Goes to Hell' on the Way

Jeff Giles — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:00:54 +0000

Alice Cooper, a.k.a. Vincent Furnier, is one of the original shock rockers, but as fans know, he’s also a dedicated family man, successful business owner, and golf nut. He’s led a fascinating life, in other words — and that journey will get its documentary due in the upcoming film ‘Vincent Goes To Hell: An Alice Cooper Doc Opera.’

Documentary Takes a Scary Peek Inside a Real Fire [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:00:07 +0000

This footage from a documentary titled ‘Burn,’ about the brave firefighters of a Detroit, Michigan firehouse, gives the audience a first-person view of what firefighters see while fighting a four-alarm house fire. The filmmakers attached helmet cams to all the people involved in fighting a blaze; from the cadet dousing the flames using the truck [...]

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Beatles' Widows Attend Premiere of New George Harrison Documentary

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:22 +0000

Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr attended the U.K. premiere of the documentary ‘George Harrison: Living in the Material World’ in London on October 2, as did the widows of their late band mates Harrison (Olivia Harrison) and John Lennon (Yoko Ono).

Their presence sent a loud and clear message about their love and respect for the so-called quiet member of the Fab Four. Other music notables on hand included Beatles producer George Martin and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.

Scorpions Are Ready to Strike with 3-D Concert DVD, New Album and Documentary

The Hawk — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:09:54 +0000

Just because the Scorpions are in the midst of a farewell tour doesn't mean that the end of the road is near as far as band projects are concerned.

Singer Klaus Meine says a 3-D concert DVD is in the works, and it should be on the market in the next few months.

But that's not all. Meine adds that a new Scorpions album and a career-spanning documentary are also on the horizon.