St. Louis, 1986. For Chuck Berry's 60th, Keith Richards assembles a pickup band of Robert Cray, Joey Spampinato, Eric Clapton, himself and long-time Berry pianist, Johnnie Johnson. Joined on stage by Etta James, Linda Ronstadt and Julian Lennon, Berry performs his classic rock songs. His abilities as a composer, lyricist, singer, musician and entertainer are on display and, in behind-the-scenes interviews, are discussed by Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bruce Springstein, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and others. There's even a rarity for Berry—a rehearsal. Archival footage from the early 1950s and a duet with John Lennon round out this portrait of a master.
Release Date | October 9, 1987 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll | |
Runtime | 2h 0min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | English | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United States of America | |
Production Companies | Universal Pictures |