Rock-a-Bye
Synopsis
The rock music scene of the early 1970s--the Rolling Stones, the Stampeders, Whiskey Howl, Alice Cooper--they're all here! Along with classic footage from concerts and recording sessions, Rock-A-Bye looks behind the scenes at record companies and radio studios. The stars also have their say. Ronnie Hawkins chats from the back seat of a Rolls, and Zal Yanovsky of The Lovin' Spoonful tells hilarious anecdotes of his rise to fame, which lasted only 18 months. The camera also goes into a small New York club where Muddy Waters sings and plays guitar, the bluesman who inspired so many great rock musicians. The film ends with Alice Cooper, the first shock rocker, singing "Dead Babies" with a doll and a hatchet. This classic, entertaining rockumentary captures an era!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Bensimon
- Original Title
- Rock-a-Bye
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Bensimon
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Bensimon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock-a-Bye
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rock-a-Bye about?
The rock music scene of the early 1970s--the Rolling Stones, the Stampeders, Whiskey Howl, Alice Cooper--they're all here! Along with classic footage from concerts and recording sessions, Rock-A-Bye looks behind the scenes at record companies and radio studios. The stars also have their say. Ronnie Hawkins chats from the back seat of a Rolls, and Zal Yanovsky of The Lovin' Spoonful tells hilarious anecdotes of his rise to fame, which lasted only 18 months. The camera also goes into a small New York club where Muddy Waters sings and plays guitar, the bluesman who inspired so many great rock musicians. The film ends with Alice Cooper, the first shock rocker, singing "Dead Babies" with a doll and a hatchet. This classic, entertaining rockumentary captures an era!
Who directed Rock-a-Bye?
Rock-a-Bye was directed by Jacques Bensimon.
Who stars in Rock-a-Bye?
The principal cast of Rock-a-Bye includes Mick Jagger, Muddy Waters, Alice Cooper, Ronnie Hawkins.
When was Rock-a-Bye released and how long is it?
Rock-a-Bye was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 50m.