I agree with favorable remarks of the other reviewers, but at just over 7 minutes I wanted to hear more. I didn't know about the successful litigation with Beach Boys.
With guitars making a comeback on music radio, 50 years isn't any too soon to take a look at one of the true originals. Berry's notorious reputation makes this an even more wonderful listen.
Clean, interesting, listenable, well-produced. Even though I thought I'd heard all the little nuances about Chuck Berry, there were things in here that brought my knowledge new life.
Producer Lester Graham brings enthusiasm and detailed research to this spirited biopic of the first person inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Living Legend, Chuck Berry. Interspersed with Graham's narration are cuts of Berry's hits and interviews with musicologists, Berry's bandmates, and the Man himself. Covering the highs and lows of Berry's career, this feature is a rockin' good listen.
Informative, certainly. A lot of the information in the piece was new to me. I enjoyed learning (and would have liked to hear more about) Berry's influence on Rock and Roll. Hearing Berry speak was the most interesting part of the piece. If anything, the piece could be cut to higlight the interview with Berry, himself.
A completely solid overview of Berry's career. If you already know his story, nothing surprising emerges but this is a well-produced recap. You're left yearning to hear a little bit more from Berry - who's heard in 3 quick clips but he is elusive and not too revealing as an interview subject. This would make a nice drop-in in a local tribute to Berry's beginnings - "Maybelline," his first pop hit, entered the charts August 20, 1955.
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jim rothstein
Posted on November 09, 2005 at 04:28 AM | Permalink
Review of Chuck Berry: 50 Years of Rock & Roll
I agree with favorable remarks of the other reviewers, but at just over 7 minutes I wanted to hear more. I didn't know about the successful litigation with Beach Boys.
Brian Beatty
Posted on February 15, 2005 at 05:09 PM | Permalink
Not a moment too soon!
With guitars making a comeback on music radio, 50 years isn't any too soon to take a look at one of the true originals. Berry's notorious reputation makes this an even more wonderful listen.
Gary Guthrie
Posted on February 15, 2005 at 11:15 AM | Permalink
Review of Chuck Berry: 50 Years of Rock & Roll
Clean, interesting, listenable, well-produced. Even though I thought I'd heard all the little nuances about Chuck Berry, there were things in here that brought my knowledge new life.
Kerry Seed
Posted on February 06, 2005 at 11:01 AM | Permalink
Review of Chuck Berry: 50 Years of Rock & Roll
Producer Lester Graham brings enthusiasm and detailed research to this spirited biopic of the first person inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Living Legend, Chuck Berry. Interspersed with Graham's narration are cuts of Berry's hits and interviews with musicologists, Berry's bandmates, and the Man himself. Covering the highs and lows of Berry's career, this feature is a rockin' good listen.
Will Cervarich
Posted on January 08, 2005 at 12:03 PM | Permalink
Review of Chuck Berry: 50 Years of Rock & Roll
Informative, certainly. A lot of the information in the piece was new to me. I enjoyed learning (and would have liked to hear more about) Berry's influence on Rock and Roll. Hearing Berry speak was the most interesting part of the piece. If anything, the piece could be cut to higlight the interview with Berry, himself.
Paul Ingles
Posted on January 06, 2005 at 05:01 AM | Permalink
Review of Chuck Berry: 50 Years of Rock & Roll
A completely solid overview of Berry's career. If you already know his story, nothing surprising emerges but this is a well-produced recap. You're left yearning to hear a little bit more from Berry - who's heard in 3 quick clips but he is elusive and not too revealing as an interview subject. This would make a nice drop-in in a local tribute to Berry's beginnings - "Maybelline," his first pop hit, entered the charts August 20, 1955.