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1. The Original Guitar Hero and the Power of Music
Documentary | Filming
Based on Dean Alger's internationally acclaimed book, this is the story of "one of the true geniuses of 20 Th century music" (Steven Tracy, author & musician). B.B. King: "Lonnie Johnson ... See full synopsis »
Director: Dean Alger | Stars: Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, John Mayer, Robbie Robertson
2. Lead Belly: Life, Legend, Legacy (2021)
Documentary, Biography, Music
The life story of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter.
Director: Curt Hahn | Stars: Leadbelly, Pete Seeger, Harry Belafonte, B.B. King
Votes: 11
3. Born in Chicago (2020)
77 min | Documentary, Music
In 1960, a group of white teenage Chicago musicians traveled to the city's southside music clubs to learn the blues from the original masters. This is their story.
Directors: John Anderson, Bob Sarles | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Elvin Bishop, Mike Bloomfield, Eric Burdon
Votes: 73
4. Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story (2017)
95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Life and career of legendary blues musician Paul Butterfield.
Director: John Anderson | Stars: Paul Butterfield, Elvin Bishop, Mike Bloomfield, Joe Boyd
Votes: 115 | Gross: $0.03M
5. 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
6.
Monochrome: Black, White and Blue (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2017)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Judy Bajoie, Cinnamon Black, Joe Bonamassa, Bono
7.
Monochrome: Black, White and Blue (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2017)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Scott Barretta, Joe Bonamassa, Kevin Boyle, Luther Brown
8.
Monochrome: Black, White and Blue (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2017)
63 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Billy Boy Arnold, Chris Barber, Joe Bihari, Joe Bonamassa
9. Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016)
Documentary, History, Music
Soundbreaking explores the history of recorded music. Featuring more than 150 original interviews, the series charts a century's worth of innovation and experimentation, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds.
Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Todd Boyd, Questlove, Don Was
Votes: 1,419
10. The 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2016 TV Special)
TV-14 | 148 min | Music
HD. Recorded live, this special honors five new performer category inductees: Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, N.W.A. and Steve Miller.
Director: Alex Coletti | Stars: Dan Auerbach, Ritchie Blackmore, David Byrne, Bun E. Carlos
Votes: 19
11.
Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016)
Episode:
The Art of Recording
(2016)
52 min | Documentary, History, Music
Looks at how the record producer realizes an artist's vision and captures it for posterity. Explores the styles of some of the biggest producers in the business including Sam Phillips, George Martin, Phil Spector, Dr. Dre, and Rick Rubin.
Directors: Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre, James Manera | Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Don Was, Dave Harries, George Martin
Votes: 88
12.
Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016)
Episode:
Going Electric
(2016)
52 min | Documentary, History, Music
Tells the story of how electricity has been harnessed and channeled to create new and never-before-heard sounds, tracing both the chain reaction unleashed by the invention of the electric guitar and the evolution of synthesized music.
Directors: James Manera, Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre | Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Roger Daltrey, Roger Waters, Steven Van Zandt
Votes: 72
13. Zexzz: Ternopolis (2015 Music Video)
3 min | Adventure, Music
Music video by Zexzz depicts a bus journey from Vinnytsia to Ternopol in Ukraine in a way no one would rather see it.
Director: Mykola Yeriomin | Stars: Zexzz, Shadow Of a Doubt, Mister Shapka, Mykola Yeriomin
Votes: 22
14.
NOS Uit het Leven (2014– )
Episode:
NOS Uit het leven van 2015
(2015)
Documentary
Star: Herman van der Zandt
15.
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
16. Turn It Up! (2014)
TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary
A celebration of the electric guitar, hosted by Kevin Bacon and featuring interviews & performances by B.B. King, Slash, Les Paul, Robby Krieger, John 5, Paul Stanley, Skunk Baxter, Jerry Cantrell, Nancy Wilson, and many more.
Director: Robert Radler | Stars: Johnny A., Russell Ali, Kevin Bacon, Jeffrey Baxter
Votes: 84
17. John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly (2014)
66 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly is a fan-made feature documentary chronicling the musical evolution of one of the most influential solo artists of his generation. Acclaimed singer/songwriter John Mayer.
Director: Eastwood Allen | Stars: John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Pino Palladino, David Labruyere
Votes: 243
18. The Art of McCartney (2014 Video)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary
The documentary is an inside look at the making of The Art Of McCartney album on which some of the world's greatest artists interpret the songs of one of the world's greatest songwriters, ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Sall | Stars: Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Joe Elliott, Yusef Islam
Votes: 23
19. NOS Uit het Leven (2014– )
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Herman van der Zandt, Henk Palm, Hennie Ribbink, Giny Rozema
20. Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 (2013 Video)
Not Rated | 250 min | Music
Captured across two nights at Madison Square Garden, the Crossroads Guitar Festival offers a variety of legendary guitarists performing a mix of sultry blues, classic rock and country jams.... See full summary »
Director: Martyn Atkins | Stars: The Allman Brothers Band, Blake Mills, Booker T. Jones, Buddy Guy
Votes: 138
21. Music for Mandela (2013)
TV-G | 82 min | Documentary
Music for Mandela explores the role music played in the remarkable life of one of the world's most important icons. The effects of this relationship continue to ripple through the poorest South African townships as well as the world stage.
Director: Jason Bourque | Stars: Nelson Mandela, Rob Allingham, Eddie Daniels, Estelle
Votes: 29
22.
Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
Episode:
Episode dated 10 September 2013
(2013)
Talk-Show
Director: Jonathan X | Stars: B.B. King, Tavis Smiley
23.
Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
Episode:
Episode dated 11 September 2013
(2013)
Talk-Show
Director: Jonathan X | Stars: B.B. King, Tavis Smiley
24. 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: 697
25. A.K.A. Doc Pomus (2012)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Doc Pomus was the unlikeliest of rock and roll icons. Paralyzed by polio as a child, Jerome Felder reinvented himself first as a blues singer, choosing the blues name Doc Pomus, and then as... See full summary »
Directors: William Hechter, Peter Miller | Stars: Willi Burke, Marshall Chapman, Shawn Colvin, Dion DiMucci
Votes: 96
26. In Performance at the White House; Red, White and Blues (2012 TV Special)
TV-PG | 60 min | Music
"In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues" showcases an evening that honored blues music, blues guitarists and its influence on American music. Featured performers include ... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr., Shemekia Copeland
Votes: 13
27. Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores (2012)
Documentary
A music documentary that celebrates the life of the legendary record store, Village Music and its proprietor, John Goddard and the tremendous impact they both had on the patrons who were part of it's unique history.
Director: Gillian Grisman | Stars: Ruth Brown, Cut Chemist, Otis Clay, The Collins Kids
Votes: 8
28. B.B. King: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2012 Video)
Music
Directors: Jon Brewer, Paul M. Green | Stars: B.B. King, Stanley Abernathy, James Bolden, Tony Coleman
29. Kenny Burrell: Master (2012 TV Movie)
85 min | Documentary
Director: Matt Boatright-Simon | Stars: Kenny Burrell, B.B. King, Lalo Schifrin, Stevie Wonder
30.
West Wing Week (2010–2017)
Episode:
West Wing Week 100!
(2012)
Stars: Jeff Beck, Joe Biden, Shemekia Copeland, Josh Earnest
31. Papagordo. En casa de Raimundo Amador (2011)
60 min | Documentary
Directors: Laura Llamas, Víctor Morilla | Stars: Ramón Amador hijo, Luis Amador Moreno, Conchi Amador, Diego Amador
Votes: 11
33. National Memorial Day Concert (2011 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Yolanda Adams, Kris Allen, A.J. Cook, B.B. King
34.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
(2011)
X | Music, Musical
Director: Martyn Atkins | Stars: Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, Doyle Bramhall II, James Burton
Votes: 90
35. West Wing Week (2010–2017)
Stars: Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Josh Earnest, Michelle Obama
Votes: 17
36. Crossroads Guitar Festival (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 240 min | Music
Rhino Entertainment captured every epic note from that blistering summer day in Chicago and will release over four hours of Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010. Fans around the world will have ... See full summary »
Stars: Jeff Beck, James Burton, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray
Votes: 110
37. Ray Charles America (2010)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Alexis Spraic | Stars: Stuart Benjamin, Ronald J. Boyd, William J. Bratton, John Burk
Votes: 22
38. The National Christmas Tree Lighting (2010 TV Special)
Family, Music
Director: Alex Coletti | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Common, Jackie Evancho, B.B. King
39. The Gulf Is Back (2010 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Bo Bice, Jimmy Buffett, Dean Cain
40. The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 255 min | Music
A four-hour music event featuring performances from two concerts held at Madison Square Garden.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Jeff Beck, Crosby Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, Metallica
Votes: 416
41. The 51st Annual Grammy Awards (2009 TV Special)
Music
Grammy - music award of the American academy of the audio recording, was founded by the American association of sound-recording companies of March, 14, 1958. Grammy is awarded annually as a... See full summary »
Directors: Walter C. Miller, Wes Young | Stars: Adele, Ilea Alfaro, Gene Autry, Simon Baker
Votes: 109
42. B.B. King: Live (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 55 min | Music
The man needs no introduction. Truly the reigning king of blues, over the last 60 years B.B. King has developed one of the world's most identifiable guitar styles and has influenced ... See full summary »
Star: B.B. King
Votes: 16
43. B.B. King: One Shoe Blues (2009 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
The great B B King stars in this wry and elegant music video, along with some enthusiastic intrusions by uninvited sock puppets.
Director: Sandra Boynton | Star: B.B. King
44.
Soundstage (2003– )
Episode:
B.B. King
(2009)
Documentary, Music
The man needs no introduction. Truly the reigning king of blues, over the last 60 years B.B. King has developed one of the world's most identifiable guitar styles and has influenced ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Thomas | Stars: Terrence Howard, B.B. King, Richie Sambora, Solange
45.
Na plovárne (1999– )
Episode:
Na plovárne s B. B. Kingem
(2009)
Talk-Show
Stars: Marek Eben, B.B. King
46. The Story of the Guitar (2008– )
178 min | Documentary
Stars: Alan Yentob, Pete Townshend, Iggy Pop, David Gilmour
Votes: 21
47. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2008 TV Special)
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Caroline Kennedy, Morgan Freeman, George Jones, Barbra Streisand
Votes: 127
48. BB King: The Blues and Jazz (2008 TV Special)
Music
Director: Kenneth K Martinez Burgmaier | Stars: George Benson, Terence Blanchard, Bono, Chris Botti
49.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
Episode:
Episode #16.141
(2008)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Directors: Ellen Brown, Anthony Caleca | Stars: Kevin Eubanks, B.B. King, Jay Leno, Nastia Liukin
50.
The Story of the Guitar (2008– )
Episode:
Out of the Frying Pan...
(2008)
Documentary
Director: Roger Parsons | Stars: Alan Yentob, Tim Brookes, Bob Brozman, The Crickets