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Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
8.0 / 10• 2017• 1h 29m•NR• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Earl Slick
Self - Narrator
LeadBF
Bernard Fowler
Self
Mick Jagger
Self
Ronnie Wood
Self
Charlie Watts
Self
Keith Richards
Self
Lisa Coleman
Self
Wendy Melvoin
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Francis Whately's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
