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1. 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
2. Heads N TailZ (2005)
91 min | Comedy, Crime
Director: Stephen David Brooks | Stars: Billy 'Sly' Williams, Kevin Rankin, Lucy Jenner, Daniel Quinn
Votes: 41
3. The Mick Fleetwood Story: Two Sticks and a Drum (2000 Video)
Not Rated | 59 min | Documentary
Directors: Richard Journo, Abi Hedderwick | Stars: Jenny Boyd, Lindsey Buckingham, John Courage, Richard Dashut
Votes: 16
4. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,243
5. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 382
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: 2,654
7. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 339
8. Beat-Club (1965–1981)
30 min | Music
Rock''s legendary performers graced the stage of this famed television show. Performing on television with no time limitations, these artists were able to pull out all the stops on, what today are, some of their most recognizable songs.
Stars: Uschi Nerke, Dave Lee Travis, Gitta Weidhaas, Karin Weidhaas
Votes: 79
9. Mick Fleetwood & Friends Celebrate the Music of Peter Green (2021)
145 min | Music
Director: Martyn Atkins | Stars: Neil Finn, Mick Fleetwood, Noel Gallagher, Billy Gibbons
Votes: 53
10.
Metal Evolution (2011–2014)
Episode:
Early Metal UK
(2011)
TV-PG | 41 min | Documentary, Music
Pouncing on the power of heavy metal, bands such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Trapeze and Slade were crafting their own loud sounds in response to the bleak industrial environment of Britain's Midlands.
Stars: Thomas Assom, Jimmy Bain, Frankie Banali, Geezer Butler
Votes: 120
11. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 176
12. Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley's Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam (1985 Video)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, Music
In 1985, Bo Diddley put together a band that included Ron Wood, John Mayall, Mick Fleetwood, Kenny Jones, Carmine Appice, John Lodge, Ronnie Lane, Carl Wilson, and members of the Jimi ... See full summary »
Director: Ron Terry | Stars: Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Mick Fleetwood, Kenney Jones
Votes: 18
13. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,173
14. Blues Britannia: Can Blue Men Sing the Whites? (2009 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
Documentary telling the story of what happened to blues music on its journey from southern USA to the heart of British pop and rock culture.
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Mick Abrahams, Ian Anderson, Chris Barber, Pete Brown
Votes: 22
15. The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
45 min | Music
Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.
Stars: Bob Harris, Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen
Votes: 241
16. Music Scene (1969–1970)
TV-G | 45 min | Music
"Music Scene" was presented by ABC TV in a 45 minute format, Monday evenings 7:30-8:15, a unique time slot that pitted it against CBS' "Gunsmoke" at 7:30PM and NBCs "Laugh In" at 8PM . The ... See full summary »
Stars: David Steinberg, Chris Bokeno, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross
Votes: 41
17. The Blues (2003)
770 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series about the origin and history of The Blues.
Stars: B.B. King, Ike Turner, Pinetop Perkins, Dick Waterman
Votes: 1,251
18. Suburban Steps to Rockland: The Story of The Ealing Club (2017)
89 min | Documentary, Music
Suburban Steps to Rockland is a feature-film documentary that revolves around the story of the Ealing Club, Britain's first Rhythm and Blues club, that opened in London in 1962. The venue ... See full summary »
Director: Giorgio Guernier | Stars: Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Eric Burdon, Cyril Davies
Votes: 23
19. Don't Look Back (1967)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary covering Bob Dylan's 1965 tour of England, which includes appearances by Joan Baez and Donovan.
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Bob Dylan, Albert Grossman, Bob Neuwirth, Joan Baez
Votes: 10,016
20. X-Large (1987– )
85 min | Documentary
Stars: Klaus Eberhartinger, Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung, Keith Richards, Freddie Mercury
Votes: 12
21.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
(2015)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: George Benson, Joe Bihari, Bobby Bland, Joe Bonamassa
Votes: 41
22. John Lee Hooker: That's My Story (2001 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Music
A portrait of the legendary, recently passed away blues artist John Lee Hooker. His life, his closest friends and music colleagues, from his birthplace in Mississippi following the ups and downs of his career to the big successes.
Director: Jörg Bundschuh | Stars: Bernard Besman, Eric Clapton, Famous Coachman, Robert Cray
Votes: 71
23. John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and Friends: 70th Birthday Concert (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 159 min | Music
John Mayall with the Bluesbreakers celebrates his 70th birthday with a concert featuring former guitarists Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor.
Stars: Julian Arguelles, Chris Barber, Tom Canning, Eric Clapton
Votes: 36
24.
Rock Family Trees (1995– )
Episode:
The Fleetwood Mac Story
(1995)
Documentary, Music
Director: Francis Hanly | Stars: John Peel, Peter Bardens, Bob Brunning, Lindsey Buckingham
Votes: 8
25. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,995
26. Na plovárne (1999– )
23 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Marek Eben, Quincy Jones, Miroslav Ondrícek, Jirí Lábus
Votes: 79
27.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Cream: Disraeli Gears
(2006)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music
Cream were rock's first true supergroup combining the extraordinary talents of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce in a power trio that formed the template for most hard rock during ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Ginger Baker, Pete Brown, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton
Votes: 181
28. Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017)
TV-MA | 135 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.
Director: Lili Fini Zanuck | Stars: Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Ginger Baker, Chuck Berry
Votes: 2,537
29. B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012)
Not Rated | 123 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds.
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Morgan Freeman, B.B. King, Bill Cosby, Albert King
Votes: 698
30. Peter Green: 'Man of the World' (2008 TV Movie)
119 min | Documentary
The incredible story of the man who formed Fleetwood Mac.
Director: Steve Graham | Stars: Keith Altham, Mick Fleetwood, Noel Gallagher, Peter Green
Votes: 124
31. Monochrome: Black, White and Blue (2017–2019)
Documentary, Music
Jon Brewer explores the history of blues music and the plight of the people in America's deep south. Through insightful interviews and live performances, a story of the blues is told.
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Charlie Musselwhite, B.B. King, Keb' Mo'
Votes: 34
32.
The Blues (2003)
Episode:
Red, White and Blues
(2003)
93 min | Documentary, Music
Documenting the blues explosion in 1960's England and it's influence and reinterpretation by musicians at the time.
Director: Mike Figgis | Stars: Ginger Baker, Chris Barber, Jeff Beck, Booker T. & the M.G.s
Votes: 178
33. Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads (2021)
92 min | Documentary
In this documentary feature he is interviewed in depth with contributions from Keith Richards, John Mayall, The Yardbirds, Jack Bruce and many more. It is THE definitive Clapton biography.
Director: Robin Bextor | Stars: Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Nigel Carroll, Eric Clapton
Votes: 77
34. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,302
35. Blink Stefaans (1981)
94 min | Comedy, Romance
Stefanus Taljaardt finds out he has a alter ego Blink Stefaans and all the decisions is suddenly made for him it make his life fun and easy
Director: Jans Rautenbach | Stars: Regardt van den Bergh, Zoli Marki, Jana Cilliers, George Ballot
Votes: 17
36. Wielka majówka (1981)
90 min | Comedy, Music
Ricky is an escapee from a reform school. Julian escaped the anger of a voluntarily fire brigade in a small town from which he embezzled. They team together in Warsaw. In search for food ... See full summary »
Director: Krzysztof Rogulski | Stars: Zbigniew Zamachowski, Jan Piechocinski, Anna Moczkowska, Ewa Wisniewska
Votes: 172
37. Jammin' with the Blues Greats (1982 Video)
70 min | Documentary
Stars: Colin Allen, Buddy Guy, Etta James, Albert King
Votes: 20
38. Chaindance (1991)
R | 109 min | Crime, Drama
As a part of a special government reform program, inmate J.T. Blake has to take care of Johnny Reynolds who has cerebral palsy. In the meantime, another inmate wants to take care of J.T. Blake forever.
Director: Allan A. Goldstein | Stars: Scott Andersen, R. Nelson Brown, Norman Browning, Leslie Carlson
Votes: 335
39. The Rolling Stones: Mick Taylor Years 1969 to 1974 (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary
Often regarded as the period in which The Rolling Stones recorded the finest music of their career, the years during which Mick Taylor was the fifth Stone remain the band's golden age. ... See full summary »
Director: Alex Westbrook | Stars: Thomas Arnold, John Bonham, Alan Clayson, Robert Greenfield
Votes: 7
40. Baja Oklahoma (1988 TV Movie)
105 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Dan Jenkins co-wrote the screenplay based on his novel of the same name about Juanita, a barmaid in Ft. Worth, Texas, who wants to be a country-western songwriter.
Director: Bobby Roth | Stars: Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Coyote, Swoosie Kurtz, Anthony Zerbe
Votes: 409
41. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez
Votes: 10,935
42. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)
PG | 113 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
A small-town band hits it big, but it must battle a nefarious plot in the music industry.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb
Votes: 6,989 | Gross: $20.38M
43. Sunset Strip (1985)
R | 82 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The stage is set for a series of confrontations when photographer Mark Jefferson (Tom Eplin) agrees to help his friend Roger (John Mayall) defend his night club against a handful of ... See full summary »
Director: William Webb | Stars: Tom Eplin, Cheri Cameron Newell, Danny Williams, John Mayall
Votes: 163
44. À l'affiche du monde (1968–1971)
Documentary, Music
Stars: Johnny Hallyday, Georges Moustaki, Gilbert Bécaud, Pierre Perret
Votes: 7
45. Emerson: Pictures of an Exhibitionist
Biography | Filming
Keyboard legend Keith Emerson emerged from the thriving rock scene of the sixties and seventies,Fusing rock 'n' roll with classical, jazz, and world music to lay the foundations of ... See full summary »
Director: Jason Woodford | Stars: Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, John Lydon
46. Galerie der Entertainer (1970–1972)
45 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: Heiner Hepper, The Voices of East Harlem, Marty Feldman, Johnny Hallyday
47. Ohne Filter (1983–2001)
45 min | Music
A German live music show featuring international rock, pop and jazz performers in an intimate studio. "Ohne Filter" produced 300 episodes.
Stars: Felix Parbs, Fritz Egner, Frank Laufenberg, Cherno Jobatey
48. Bouton Rouge (1967–1968)
Music
A French live-music TV show that captured some of the best British Mod/Psych bands at their peak.
Stars: Pierre Lattès, Johnny Hallyday, Julie Driscoll, The Moody Blues
49. Mamza (1985)
90 min | Drama
Director: Johan Blignaut | Stars: Lulu Strachan, Edward Soudien, Anthony Wilson, Lesley Fong
50. Blues Alive: Recorded Live at the Capitol Theatre (1983 Video)
91 min | Music
Director: Len Dell'Amico | Stars: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, John Mayall, Vin Scelsa, Colin Allen