Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
“Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones”
Synopsis
On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Horizon. Long influenced by the Chicago blues, the band paid a visit to Muddy Waters' club the Checkerboard Lounge to see the legendary bluesman perform. It didn't take long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Ian Stewart were joining in on stage and later Buddy Guy and Lefty Dizz also played their part. It was a unique occasion that was fortunately captured on camera. Now restored from the original footage and with sound mixed and mastered by Bob Clearmountain, this amazing blues night is being made available in an official release for the first time.
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Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones - Baby Please Don't Go - Live At Checkerboard Lounge
Type: Clip • Published 2012-07-02
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Muddy Waters
Self - Guitar and vocals
Buddy Guy
Self - Vocals, Guitar (Guest)
Mick Jagger
Self - Vocals (The Rolling Stones)
Keith Richards
Self - Guitar (The Rolling Stones)
Ronnie Wood
Self - Guitar (The Rolling Stones)
Ian Stewart
Self - Piano (The Rolling Stones)
John Primer
Self - Guitar (Muddy Waters Band)
Lovie Lee
Self - Piano (Muddy Waters Band)
Ernest Johnson
Self - Bass (Muddy Waters Band)
Ray Allison
Self - Drums (Muddy Waters Band)
George 'Mojo' Buford
Self - Harmonica (Muddy Waters Band)
Lefty Dizz
Self - Guitar, Vocals (Guest)
Junior Wells
Self - Harmonica, Vocals (Guest)
Rick Kreher
Self - Guitar (Guest)
Nick Charles
Self - Bass (Guest)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hewitt
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hewitt
- Original Title
- Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Eagle Vision, Promotone B.V.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hewitt
David Hewitt
Geoff Kempin, Terry Shand
Department Leadership Roster
David Hewitt
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge about?
On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Horizon. Long influenced by the Chicago blues, the band paid a visit to Muddy Waters' club the Checkerboard Lounge to see the legendary bluesman perform. It didn't take long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Ian Stewart were joining in on stage and later Buddy Guy and Lefty Dizz also played their part. It was a unique occasion that was fortunately captured on camera. Now restored from the original footage and with sound mixed and mastered by Bob Clearmountain, this amazing blues night is being made available in an official release for the first time.
Who directed Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge?
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge was directed by David Hewitt.
Who stars in Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge?
The principal cast of Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge includes Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood.
When was Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge released and how long is it?
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge?
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).