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1. Conan Neutron's Protonic Reversal (2014– )
Talk-Show
A show that features insightful discussions with awesome musicians and artists who may not be household names, but are very important to certain people. In-depth and irreverent. Why do you do what you do?
Stars: Conan Neutron, Josh Davis, Brenna Betts, Andrew Falkous
Votes: 11
2. The Songpoet (2021)
Documentary
Eric Andersen is widely regarded as one of the most poetic songwriters that sprang from the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s. His artful mélange of love, despair, hope and stirred ... See full synopsis »
Director: Paul Lamont | Stars: Robert Aaron, Steve Addabbo, Eric Andersen, Inge Andersen
Votes: 7
3. Dancing in the Street (1996– )
60 min | Documentary
A documentary on the history of rock and roll.
Stars: Sean Barrett, Liev Schreiber, Debbie Harry, Brian Eno
Votes: 123
4. Rock Family Trees (1995– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
The Rock Family Trees have been described as a National Treasure. Series exploring the dramas that lie behind some of the best-known bands.
Stars: John Peel, Cozy Powell, Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan
Votes: 49
5. Out of Our Dens: The Richard and the Young Lions Story (2004)
Not Rated | 47 min | Documentary
Out of Our Dens: The Richard and the Young Lions Story is a documentary about a 'almost-was' band of the 1960's that decide to have another go at success 30 years later. Richard and the ... See full summary »
Director: James Hannon | Stars: Norm Cohen, Bob Freedman, Mark 'Twig' Greenberg, Heather Guglielmo
Votes: 26
6. Metal Evolution (2011–2014)
Documentary, Music
Metal Evolution is broken down into episodes about a different piece of metal history. The series includes interviews with and about Alice Cooper, Slash, Lemmy, Rob Zombie, members of ... See full summary »
Stars: Sam Dunn, Scott Ian, Bruce Dickinson, Deena Weinstein
Votes: 2,653
7. Seven Ages of Rock (2007)
Documentary, Music
Seven Ages of Rock is about the history of rock music. It comprised six 60-minute episodes, with a final episode of 90 minutes. Each episode focused on one type of rock music, each typified by one or two artists or bands.
Stars: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Charles Shaar Murray, David Fricke, John Harris
Votes: 689
8. Love in Bright Landscapes (2021)
101 min | Documentary, Music
The inspiring, tragic and intimate life story of David McComb, cult Australian singer/songwriter and driving force behind one of the greatest Australian bands, The Triffids.
Director: Jonathan Alley | Stars: Joanne Alach, Jill Birt, Martyn Casey, Sally Collins
Votes: 38
9. Ron Delsener Presents (2023)
96 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows Ron Delsener one of the most influential concert promoter in New York. Now that he is 86-year-old but still has a spring in his step.
Director: Jake Sumner | Stars: Ron Delsener, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Patti Smith
Votes: 7
10. The Compleat Beatles (1982 Video)
119 min | Documentary, Music
The history of the great British rock band.
Director: Patrick Montgomery | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 1,194
11. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Documentary, History, Music
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Stars: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pete Townshend
Votes: 132
12. Rockpalast (1974– )
Music
Live broadcasts of rock/pop artists, sometimes direct transmission for entire late nights into the morning. Feattured artists in 1970s and early 1980s included Peter Gabriel, Mother's ... See full summary »
Stars: Clawfinger, Zak Tell, R.E.M., Rammstein
Votes: 62
13. Nine Hundred Nights (2001 Video)
58 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Michael Burlingame | Stars: Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, Dave Getz, James Gurley
Votes: 71
14.
Metal Evolution (2011–2014)
Episode:
Early Metal US
(2011)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Music
Darker, heavier music in the sounds of Steppenwolf and Blue Cheer. Followed by the inspired and inspiring sound of Kiss and Aerosmith. Van Halen begins a decade's worth of dominance for the uniquely party hardy metal of America.
Stars: Michael Anthony, Scott Asheton, Don Branker, Alice Cooper
Votes: 124
15. P.O.V. (1988– )
60 min | Documentary
POV, a cinema term for "point of view," is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. Since 1988, POV has presented more than 300 of the best, boldest, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Stacey Abrams, Rashida Tlaib, Lucy McBath, Veronica Escobar
Votes: 245
16. One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur (2008)
98 min | Documentary, Music
Jack Kerouac escapes from post "On The Road" fame to his dream of an isolated retreat in a cabin at Big Sur, where he searches for inner peace. His road comes full circle with this ... See full summary »
Director: Curt Worden | Stars: David Amram, Erik Bauersfeld, Carolyn Cassady, Jami Cassady
Votes: 89
17. Guitar, Drum and Bass (2019)
Documentary
Stars: Taylor Hawkins, Sheila E., Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland
Votes: 12
18. Record Safari (2020)
102 min | Documentary, Music
Follow Alex Rodriguez across America as he discovers and curates records for Coachella Music Festival's on-site record store while in the process meeting and swapping stories with fellow collectors and musicians.
Director: Vincent Vittorio | Stars: Ant, Plain Ole Bill, Rebecca Birmingham, Steven Blush
Votes: 65
19. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,088
20.
Dancing in the Street (1996– )
Episode:
No Fun
(1996)
Documentary
In the 70's the stars of the progressive rock and folk-rock like Yes, Emerson, Lake and Palmer and The Eagles lived in luxury, far from the world of their fans and record buyers. Reggae was... See full summary »
Directors: Daniel McCabe, Hugh Thomson | Stars: Astro, Sean Barrett, Mike Barson, David Byrne
Votes: 7
21. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Come Together (2009 Video)
176 min | Music
Stars: Billie Joe Armstrong, Ginger Baker, Jeff Beck, Jackson Browne
Votes: 10
22.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode:
Punk
(1995)
65 min | Documentary, History, Music
'Punk' Strips Music To Its Angry Roots
BYLINE: EDWARD GUTHMANN, Chronicle Staff Critic
4 Star Rating
PUNK: Documentary. With Johnny Rotten, Iggy Pop, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Patti Smith, ... See full synopsis »
Director: Ted Haimes | Stars: Bono, David Bowie, Gerald Casale, Exene Cervenka
Votes: 146
23. 25 Years of Punk (2001 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk rock movements in New York & England, the underground punk scenes in the 70's & 80's, and the ... See full summary »
Stars: Billie Joe Armstrong, Jello Biafra, David Byrne, Charlotte Caffey
Votes: 62
24.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
The Who
(2008)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Meher Baba, Richard Barnes, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle
Votes: 80
25.
Gregory Porter's Popular Voices (2017)
Episode:
Showstoppers
(2017)
59 min | Documentary, History, Music
Gregory begins his exploration of the singing voice by looking at how opera, gospel, falsetto and the modern melisma have produced showstopping performances that have shaped modern music.
Director: John Williams | Stars: Gregory Porter, Aldo Mancusi, Stephen Costello, Clarke Peters
Votes: 7
26. Pop Odyssee 2 - House of the Rising Punk (1998 TV Movie)
119 min | Documentary, Music
The House Of The Rising Punk is a documentary film made by director Christoph Dreher. The film was originally released for German television in 1998 and stars amongst others Lenny Kaye, ... See full summary »
Director: Christoph Dreher | Stars: Roberta Bayley, Danny Fields, Richard Hell, Jim Jarmusch
Votes: 56
27.
Seven Ages of Rock (2007)
Episode:
Blank Generation: Punk Rock
(2007)
Documentary, Music
Director: Alastair Laurence | Stars: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Viv Albertine, Buzzcocks, John Cale
Votes: 38
28. Carmine Street Guitars (2018)
80 min | Documentary, Music
Five days in the life of fabled Greenwich Village guitar store Carmine Street Guitars.
Director: Ron Mann | Stars: Rick Kelly, Cindy Hulej, Dorothy Kelly, Travis Good
Votes: 405 | Gross: $0.04M
29. Lou Reed Remembered (2013 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Victor Bockris, Boy George, Robert Ezrin, Steve Hunter
Votes: 23
30. Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2012)
PG-13 | 113 min | Documentary, Music
Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me is a feature-length documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop music's greatest cult phenomenon, Big Star.
Directors: Drew DeNicola, Olivia Mori | Stars: Billy Altman, Jon Auer, Lester Bangs, Chris Bell
Votes: 1,439 | Gross: $0.11M
31. Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History (2012 Video)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, History, Music
On the evening of February 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to America. The next morning 10 million teens had something new to do. With their jaws still on the floor and ... See full summary »
Director: Melissa Kirkendall | Stars: Joni Ashworth, Bobby Barnes, David Browne, Rodger Brownlee
Votes: 55
32. Patti Smith: Dream of Life (2008)
Not Rated | 109 min | Documentary, Music
An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.
Director: Steven Sebring | Stars: Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye, Oliver Ray, Tony Shanahan
Votes: 1,076 | Gross: $0.03M
33. Looking for Johnny (2014)
94 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about legendary rock n roll guitarist Johnny Thunders. The film looks at his time with the New York Dolls and the Heartbreakers and also details his solo career and tragic life.
Director: Danny Garcia | Stars: Rachel Amodeo, Nina Antonia, Nite Bob, Leee Black Childers
Votes: 261
34. Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC (2022)
85 min | Documentary
Documentary about the legendary nightclub Max's Kansas City and the New York Rock Scene of the 70s.
Director: Danny Garcia | Stars: Penny Arcade, Steven Blush, Phil Caivano, Leee Black Childers
Votes: 154
35. Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine (2019)
Unrated | 75 min | Documentary, History, Music
Explores the seminal music magazine from its 1969 launch in Detroit to the untimely death of its publisher Barry Kramer in 1981.
Director: Scott Crawford | Stars: Jeff Ament, Lester Bangs, Alice Cooper, Cameron Crowe
Votes: 331
36. 72nd Golden Globe Awards (2015 TV Special)
128 min | News
The annual Golden Globes hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poheler.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jennifer Aniston, Benedict Cumberbatch
Votes: 868
37. Danny Says (2015)
Unrated | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and times of music manager and publicist Danny Fields, who worked with some of the biggest acts of the '60s and '70s, including the Doors, Cream, Lou Reed, Nico, Judy Collins, the Stooges and the Ramones.
Director: Brendan Toller | Stars: Mx Justin Vivian Bond, John Cale, Judy Collins, Alice Cooper
Votes: 850 | Gross: $0.04M
38. I Need That Record! The Death (or Possible Survival) of the Independent Record Store (2008)
Unrated | 78 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary feature examining why over 3000 independent record stores have closed across the U.S. in the past decade. Many sources all pose threats on the very well being of our favorite ... See full summary »
Director: Brendan Toller | Stars: Glenn Branca, Pat Carney, Noam Chomsky, Chris Frantz
Votes: 502
39. DNA Feat. Suzanne Vega: Tom's Diner (1990 Music Video)
4 min | Music
DNA performs with Suzanne Vega in the music video "Tom's Diner" from the single recorded for A&M and PolyGram Records. The music video begins with close-up shots of eyes rotating and lips. ... See full summary »
Director: Gareth Roberts | Stars: Dna, Suzanne Vega
Votes: 25
40. Gregory Porter's Popular Voices (2017)
180 min | Documentary, History, Music
Grammy award winning soul and jazz star Gregory Porter presents a 100-year celebration of the mystery, pain and joy that lies behind some of the greatest singing voices in modern popular music.
Stars: Gregory Porter, Clarke Peters, Lenny Kaye, Josh Homme
Votes: 14
41. The Blank Generation (1976)
55 min | Documentary, Music
The cream of New York new wave/punk filmed live at CBGB's when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the ... See full summary »
Directors: Ivan Král, Amos Poe | Stars: Blondie, David Byrne, John Cale, Jayne County
Votes: 284
42. Mother of Rock Lillian Roxon (2010)
74 min | Documentary, Music
Mother of Rock: Lillian Roxon shines a light into the decadent world of Max's Kansas City, a tiny underground club in New York, and Lillian Roxon's place in documenting the emerging rock ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Clarke | Stars: Judy Davis, Alice Cooper, Germaine Greer, Derryn Hinch
Votes: 42
43. Dancing Barefoot (1995 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
In this 1995 made-for television biopic, see legendary musician and filmmaker Ivan Kral as he made music history. With guitar and camera in the 70s, playing with Iggy Pop, Blondie and Patti... See full synopsis »
Director: Zdenek Suchý | Stars: Ivan Král, Bono, David Byrne, John Cale
Votes: 39
44.
P.O.V. (1988– )
Episode:
Patti Smith: Dream of Life
(2009)
Documentary
Director: Steven Sebring | Stars: Flea, Philip Glass, Tony Shanahan, Sam Shepard
Votes: 7
45. Film socialisme (2010)
Not Rated | 102 min | Drama
The passengers on a Mediterranean cruise enjoy their luxuries as a small family struggles with overbearing media attention.
Director: Jean-Luc Godard | Stars: Jean-Marc Stehlé, Agatha Couture, Mathias Domahidy, Quentin Grosset
Votes: 2,923 | Gross: $0.03M
46. Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band (2018)
Documentary
Patti Smith's final concerts at the Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles, celebrating the fortieth anniversary of her album Horses".
Director: Steven Sebring | Stars: Flea, Lenny Kaye, Jack Petruzzelli, Tony Shanahan
47. Patti Smith Group Stockholm 1976 (1977)
62 min | Documentary
PSG captured live in Stockholm Oct 3, 1976.
Director: Urban Lasson | Stars: Jay Dee Daugherty, Lenny Kaye, Ivan Král, Andy Paley
48. Patti in Florence (2020)
97 min | Documentary
The story about the special relationship between Patti Smith and the city of Florence that began on September 11th 1979, on the occasion of the legendary concert at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in front of 80,000 spectators.
Director: Edoardo Zucchetti | Stars: Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye, Jay Dee Daugherty, Ernesto Assante
49. Lenny Kaye Connection: I've Got A Right (1983 Music Video)
Music
Lenny Kaye Connection performs in the music video "I've Got A Right" from the album "I've Got A Right" recorded for Giorno Poetry Systems. The music video opens outside a gothic cathedral ... See full summary »
Stars: Lenny Kaye Connection, David Donen, Lenny Kaye
50.
Conan Neutron's Protonic Reversal (2014– )
Episode:
Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group, Nuggets, Author)
(2022)
Talk-Show
It's the amazing Lenny Kaye. Guitarist, songwriter, Creator of NUGGETS, and Author. His new book: "Lightning Striking: Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll." Tales of creating songs ... See full summary »
Director: Conan Neutron | Stars: Conan Neutron, Lenny Kaye