Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World
Synopsis
Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks The World tells the story of the wah wah effect pedal, from its invention in 1966 to the present day. Musicians, engineers, and historians discuss the impact of the pedal on popular music and demonstrate the various ways it has been used, as well as how its evolution has improved the ability of artists to express themselves musically. The film features interviews with Brad Plunkett, the inventor of the pedal, plus many other musical luminaries such as Ben Fong-Torres, Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Buddy Guy, Art Thompson, Eddie Kramer, Kirk Hammett, Dweezil Zappa, and Jim Dunlop. These professionals explain how a musical novelty transcended convention and has become timelessly woven into the fabric of modern pop-culture.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
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What is Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World about?
Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks The World tells the story of the wah wah effect pedal, from its invention in 1966 to the present day. Musicians, engineers, and historians discuss the impact of the pedal on popular music and demonstrate the various ways it has been used, as well as how its evolution has improved the ability of artists to express themselves musically. The film features interviews with Brad Plunkett, the inventor of the pedal, plus many other musical luminaries such as Ben Fong-Torres, Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Buddy Guy, Art Thompson, Eddie Kramer, Kirk Hammett, Dweezil Zappa, and Jim Dunlop. These professionals explain how a musical novelty transcended convention and has become timelessly woven into the fabric of modern pop-culture.
Who directed Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World?
Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World?
The principal cast of Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World includes Eddie Van Halen, Bob Bradshaw, Jerry Cantrell, Del Casher, Bobby Cedro.
When was Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World released and how long is it?
Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 58m.