Directed by: Tony Stewart
Overview
This documentary examines the history of and the links between rock and roll music and popular fashion crazes from the mid-50s to the early-80s. Interviews with popular musicians and cultural icons are mixed with archival footage of live concerts and music videos. Personalities interviewed include: Phil Everly, Malcolm McLaren, Roger Daltrey, Brian Setzer, Vidal Sassoon, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Kenny Jones, Grace Slick, Johnny Rotten, and Paul Weller. Musical performances and songs are included from: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Jam, Dickie Pride, David Bowie, Judas Priest, Bill Haley, Billy Fury, Cliff Richard, Stray Cats, Blondie, Kiss, Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent, Bobby Fuller Four, Jimi Hendrix, Tina Turner, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Eddie Cochran, the Everly Brothers, the Who, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, the Beach Boys, Janis Joplin, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Gary Glitter, Sex Pistols, Joan Jett, the Kinks, Culture Club, Style Council, and Twisted Sister