Documentary ·Music · United Kingdom · 2014 · 1h 0m

The Joy of the Guitar Riff

The Joy of the Guitar Riff poster
Director
Sam Bridger
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 Dave Davies as Self
Crew
Sam Bridger — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
rock 'n' rollguitarrock music
Key Collaborators
Sam Bridger Director Sam Bridger Producer
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