Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
Synopsis
Film shining a spotlight on the untold story of The Sidemen, the musicians behind some of the greatest artists of all time. The Sidemen are the forgotten 'guns for hire' that changed musical history. Featuring interviews with Mick Jagger, Billy Joel and Keith Richards, this film takes viewers from the 1960s to today, via global stars such as Prince, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Beyoncé.
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Earl Slick
Self - Narrator
Bernard Fowler
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Mick Jagger
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Ronnie Wood
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Charlie Watts
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Keith Richards
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Lisa Coleman
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Wendy Melvoin
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Lisa Fischer
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Billy Joel
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Mike Garson
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Mark Plati
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Catherine Russell
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Steve Cropper
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Crystal Taliefero
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Allan Arkush
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Bill Laswell
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Alan Light
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Whately
- Original Title
- Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Whately
Ged Murphy
Phil Dolling, Sarah Kerr, Francis Whately
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Whately
Director
Sarah Kerr
Producer
Francis Whately
Producer
Ged Murphy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen about?
Film shining a spotlight on the untold story of The Sidemen, the musicians behind some of the greatest artists of all time. The Sidemen are the forgotten 'guns for hire' that changed musical history. Featuring interviews with Mick Jagger, Billy Joel and Keith Richards, this film takes viewers from the 1960s to today, via global stars such as Prince, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Beyoncé.
Who directed Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen?
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen was directed by Francis Whately.
Who stars in Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen?
The principal cast of Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen includes Earl Slick, Bernard Fowler, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts.
When was Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen released and how long is it?
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen?
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).