The Joy of the Guitar Riff (2014)

July. 18,2014

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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.

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Chuck Berry as Self (archive footage)

[2014] The Joy of the Guitar Riff [2009] Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright [1995] The History of Rock 'n' Roll [1987] Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll [1978] American Hot Wax [1971] Sweet Toronto

Lita Ford as Self

[2022] Dio: Dreamers Never Die [2014] The Joy of the Guitar Riff [2004] Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways [2003] Lita Ford: The Complete Video Collection [2003] I Love the '80s Strikes Back [1992] Highway to Hell

Robert Fripp as Self

[2022] In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50 [2014] The Joy of the Guitar Riff [2013] David Bowie: Five Years [2005] TV Party [1995] David Sylvian and Robert Fripp: Live in Japan [1995] King Crimson: Live In Japan