The Joy of the Guitar Riff (2014)
• July 18th, 2014 • 1h 0min
Documentary, Music
Overview
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.
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