Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge(1981)
Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge Synopsis
On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Horizon. Long influenced by the Chicago blues, the band paid a visit to Muddy Waters' club the Checkerboard Lounge to see the legendary bluesman perform. It didn't take long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Ian Stewart were joining in on stage and later Buddy Guy and Lefty Dizz also played their part. It was a unique occasion that was fortunately captured on camera. Now restored from the original footage and with sound mixed and mastered by Bob Clearmountain, this amazing blues night is being made available in an official release for the first time.
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge (1981) is a music film directed by David Hewitt, released on November 22, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- David Hewitt
- Writers:
- David Hewitt
- Production:
- Eagle Vision, Promotone B.V.
- Status:
- Released
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge (1981) Trailer
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Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Muddy Waters
as Self - Guitar and vocals
Buddy Guy
as Self - Vocals, Guitar (Guest)
Mick Jagger
as Self - Vocals (The Rolling Stones)
Keith Richards
as Self - Guitar (The Rolling Stones)
Ronnie Wood
as Self - Guitar (The Rolling Stones)
Ian Stewart
as Self - Piano (The Rolling Stones)
- John Primer
John Primer
as Self - Guitar (Muddy Waters Band)
- Lovie Lee
Lovie Lee
as Self - Piano (Muddy Waters Band)
- Ernest Johnson
Ernest Johnson
as Self - Bass (Muddy Waters Band)
- Ray Allison
Ray Allison
as Self - Drums (Muddy Waters Band)
- George 'Mojo' Buford
George 'Mojo' Buford
as Self - Harmonica (Muddy Waters Band)
- Lefty Dizz
Lefty Dizz
as Self - Guitar, Vocals (Guest)
Key crew
Directed by David Hewitt, written by David Hewitt.
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Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge online?
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Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge (1981) is available to stream on The Coda Collection Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge?
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The main cast of Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge (1981) includes Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. The film was directed by David Hewitt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge released?
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Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge was released on November 22, 1981 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge worth watching?
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Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge?
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Yes. The official Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.