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The Joy of the Guitar Riff

The Joy of the Guitar Riff

2014 · Movie · Released · 60 min · ★ 7.7

DocumentaryMusic

Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.

Cast

Chuck BerryChuck BerrySelf (archive footage)Ritchie BlackmoreRitchie BlackmoreSelf (archive footage)Lita FordLita FordSelfRobert FrippRobert FrippSelfTony IommiTony IommiSelfDave DaviesDave DaviesSelf
Kelley DealSelf
Ryan JarmanSelfJoan JettJoan JettSelfLauren LaverneLauren LaverneSelf - Narrator (voice)Steve LukatherSteve LukatherSelfHank MarvinHank MarvinSelfBrian MayBrian MaySelf
Kevin ShieldsSelfLink WrayLink WraySelf (archive footage)

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