Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sideman
Film shining a spotlight on the untold story of the musicians behind some of the greatest artists and featuring interviews with Mick Jagger, Billy Joel and Keith Richards.
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, taking viewers from the 1960s to today, via global stars such as Prince, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Beyonce.
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Material
I'm The One
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The Rolling Stones
Gimme Shelter
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The Rolling Stones
You Can't Always Get What You Want
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Peech Boys
Don't Make Me Wait
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Mick Jagger
Just Another Night
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The Rolling Stones
Mixed Emotions
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David Bowie
Jean Genie
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David Bowie
Stay
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Prince & The Revolution
Raspberry Beret
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Prince & The Revolution
Mountains
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Larz-Kristerz
Purple Rain
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Peech Boys
Life is Something Special
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Booker T. & The M.G.'s
Time Is Tight
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Otis Redding
These Arms of Mine
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Otis Redding
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
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John Lennon
Im Losing You
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Billy Joel
Storm Front (Live At Yankee Stadium)
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DEVO
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
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Steely Dan
Show Biz Kids
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Prince
Girls And Boys
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Wendy & Lisa
Are You My Baby
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Wendy & Lisa
Sideshow
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Scritti Politti
Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)
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Average White Band
Cut The Cake
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War
Galaxy
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Miles Davis
In A Silent Way
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David Bowie
Space Oddity
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David Bowie
Space Oddity
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Sniff 鈥檔鈥� the Tears
Driver's Seat
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Earl Slick |
| Interviewed Guest | Mick Jagger |
| Interviewed Guest | Billy Joel |
| Interviewed Guest | Keith Richards |
| Producer | Francis Whately |
| Director | Francis Whately |
| Executive Producer | Phil Dolling |
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