Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock
Synopsis
In January 1956, a new pop phenomenon appeared in the UK charts: a British artist playing a guitar. His name was Lonnie Donegan and the song he sang was Rock Island Line. Donegan’s rough-and-ready style was at odds with the polished crooners who dominated the charts. He played the guitar in a way that sounded like anyone could do it. Rock Island Line sounded like nothing else on the radio and it inspired a generation of British youths to pick up guitars and begin a journey that would take them to the top of the American charts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Scott
- Original Title
- Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- 1515 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Scott
Phil McDonald
Celia Moore, Nick De Grunwald
Department Leadership Roster
Celia Moore
Producer
George Scott
Director
Phil McDonald
Editor
Nick De Grunwald
Producer
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What is Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock about?
In January 1956, a new pop phenomenon appeared in the UK charts: a British artist playing a guitar. His name was Lonnie Donegan and the song he sang was Rock Island Line. Donegan’s rough-and-ready style was at odds with the polished crooners who dominated the charts. He played the guitar in a way that sounded like anyone could do it. Rock Island Line sounded like nothing else on the radio and it inspired a generation of British youths to pick up guitars and begin a journey that would take them to the top of the American charts.
Who directed Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock?
Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock was directed by George Scott.
Who stars in Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock?
The principal cast of Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock includes Billy Bragg, Peggy Seeger, Shirley Collins, Chris Barber, Hylda Sims.
When was Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock released and how long is it?
Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.