Classic Rock’s Greatest Documentaries [PHOTOS]
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"The Doors: A Tribute to Jim Morrison" (1981)
A collection of performances, TV appearances and interviews of band members packed into a 60 minute feature.
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"25x5: The Continuing Adventures of the Rolling Stones" (1993)
A rare archival film from the first time the Stones had ever gone on camera to tell their story, featuring hours of intense, true interviews from the band members
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"The Last Waltz" (1978)
Martin Scorsese's account of the Band's final performance.
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"The Kids Are Alright" (1979)
A look into a generation with English rock band The Who, including live performances, promotional films and interviews from 1964 to 1978.
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"Gimme Shelter" (1970)
The chronicles of the the last weeks of The Rolling Stones' 1969 US tour, which culminated in the catastrophic Altamont Free Concert.
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"Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream" (2007)
In a four hour epic, Petty keeps audiences intrigued with his rare personality, and work ethic as he his journey to stardom is exposed on screen.
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"The Wrecking Crew" (2008)
This rare documentary tells the story of of a little-known group of Los Angeles studio musicians, nicknamed the Wrecking Crew, who played on a bewildering array of some of the most influential music in history, backing artists such as Frank Sinatra, Monkees, the Beach Boys and Simon & Garfunkel.
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"No Direction Home: Bob Dylan" (1965)
Traditional but fascinating, Martin Scorsese's doc details Bob Dylan's folk-influenced period from his arrival in New York to his retirement in 1966.
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"This is Spinal Tap" (1984)
The cult classic mockumentary of the world's loudest rock band.
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"End of the Century- The Story of The Ramones" (2005)
An entertaining and eye-opening look at the Ramones as pioneers for punk and rock n' roll in the 1970s.
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"Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back" (1967)
Follows Dylan on his 1965 tour of England.
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"The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night" (1964)
Styled as a mockumentary, director Richard Lester comedically casts the Beatles as themselves for a couple days in the life.
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"Woodstock" (1970)
One of the most astounding music documentaries ever, director Michael Wadleigh captures not only a concert, but a landmark in music history.
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"God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" (2011)
A cinematic account of the man known to many as "The Prince of Darkness" or the "Godfather of Heavy Metal."
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"Shine a Light" (2005)
A concert spanning documentary by Martin Scorsese.
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