Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen(2017)
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen Synopsis
Film shining a spotlight on the untold story of The Sidemen, the musicians behind some of the greatest artists of all time. The Sidemen are the forgotten 'guns for hire' that changed musical history. Featuring interviews with Mick Jagger, Billy Joel and Keith Richards, this film takes viewers from the 1960s to today, via global stars such as Prince, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Beyoncé.
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen (2017) is a documentary and music film directed by Francis Whately, released on July 7, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Earl Slick, Bernard Fowler, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis Whately
- Producers:
- Sarah Kerr, Francis Whately
- Status:
- Released
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Earl Slick
as Self - Narrator
- Bernard Fowler
Bernard Fowler
as Self
Mick Jagger
as Self
Ronnie Wood
as Self
Charlie Watts
as Self
Keith Richards
as Self
Lisa Coleman
as Self
Wendy Melvoin
as Self
Lisa Fischer
as Self
Billy Joel
as Self
Mike Garson
as Self
Mark Plati
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Francis Whately, produced by Sarah Kerr and Francis Whately.
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Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen?
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The main cast of Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen (2017) includes Earl Slick, Bernard Fowler, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts. The film was directed by Francis Whately. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen released?
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Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen was released on July 7, 2017 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen worth watching?
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Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen (2017) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.