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The Velvet Underground Aug 31, 2024

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The Velvet Underground takes a fittingly idiosyncratic approach to delivering a rock documentary that captures the band as well as its era.

Moonage Daydream Jul 31, 2024

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MOONAGE DAYDREAM: a cinematic odyssey exploring Bowie's creative, spiritual and musical journey. From the visionary mind of Brett Morgen, Moonage Daydream features captivating, never-before-seen footage and performances spanning David Bowie's 54-year career. The film includes 40 exclusively remastered Bowie songs and is the first film ever sanctioned by the Bowie Estate, with local access to the artists' archives.

Dig! Jun 30, 2024

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After the alternative music boom of the early 1990s, two bands choose very different paths to fame. Portland, Oregon's the Dandy Warhols, led by the self-conscious and career-minded Courtney Taylor-Taylor, sign with a major label and score a radio hit. San Francisco's Brian Jonestown Massacre, fronted by the abrasive and unpredictable Anton Newcombe, seemingly go out of their way to impede their own rise to fame with a series of increasingly bizarre incidents, including onstage fistfights.

Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool May 31, 2024

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Entertaining for longtime fans as well as casually interested viewers, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool brings to life the legacy of a brilliant artist.

The Doors - When You’re Strange. Apr 30, 2024

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A history of Jim Morrison and The Doors When You’re Strange uncovers historic and previously unseen footage of the illustrious rock quartet and provides insight into the revolutionary impact of their music and legacy. Hear the RBR.Music team get to grips with the documentary.

The Two Killings of Sam Cooke Apr 14, 2024

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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke gets put under the microscope of the RBR.Music team. The incredible power of Cooke’s life is discussed front and center. While Sam Cooke rose to stardom as a soul singer, his outspoken views on civil rights drew attention that may have contributed to his death at age 33.

Louis Theroux x Pete Doherty Mar 01, 2024

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Louis Theroux meets controversial rockstar Pete Doherty, spending time with him at his home in Normandy and on the road with his notorious band, The Libertines. Infamous for his tumultuous relationship with drugs as well as a high-profile relationship with Kate Moss, Doherty has been a figure both celebrated and scorned in the British media. In a candid encounter, Louis joins Doherty at a transformative juncture in his life. Having turned his back on crack and heroin, Pete is embracing a new chapter, immersing himself in a quieter life in a small French coastal town. Find the RBR.Music team discuss this documentary at length.

Beware of Mr Baker Oct 11, 2023

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We discuss Beware of Mr Baker; Filmmaker Jay Bulger interviews Ginger Baker, the legendary and often volatile drummer of the rock groups Cream and Blind Faith. The documentary is free of the hagiographic overtones that dog many documentary profiles, Beware of Mr. Baker presents a clear-eyed, thoroughly gripping look at one of rock's greatest -- and most personally problematic -- musicians.

Sinéad O’Connor - Nothing Compares Aug 31, 2023

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We discuss this fiery 2022 documentary about the fearless singer’s rise and fall in the US a brilliant and timely reminder of Sinéad O’Connors defiant, courageous spirit, the angelic skinhead for whom love, intelligence and madness were inseparable.

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck Jul 31, 2023

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We take a deep dive into the authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.

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