Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
2017
8.0 (5)
1 hr 29 min
English
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.
- Status
- Released
Keywords
- rock 'n' roll
- gun for hire
- sidemen
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Top Cast
Earl Slick as Self - Narrator
Bernard Fowler as Self
Mick Jagger as Self
Ronnie Wood as Self
Charlie Watts as Self
Keith Richards as Self
Lisa Coleman as Self
Wendy Melvoin as Self
Top Crew
Francis Whately · Director
Ged Murphy · Editor
Sarah Kerr · Producer
Phil Dolling · Executive Producer
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