Movie

The Joy of the Guitar Riff

Released: July 18, 2014 (2014)

Runtime: 60 minutes

Genres: Documentary, Music

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Chuck Berry as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 87
Ritchie Blackmore as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 69
Robert Fripp as Self
Age at release: 68
Dave Davies as Self
Age at release: 67
Tony Iommi as Self
Age at release: 66
Lita Ford as Self
Age at release: 55
Joan Jett as Self
Age at release: 55
Lauren Laverne as Self - Narrator (voice)
Age at release: 36
Kelley Deal as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Ryan Jarman as Self
Age at release: Unknown

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Link Wray as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 85
Hank Marvin as Self
Age at release: 72
Brian May as Self
Age at release: 66
Steve Lukather as Self
Age at release: 56
Johnny Marr as Self
Age at release: 50
Kevin Shields as Self
Age at release: Unknown