THE 15 BEST MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES

'The Devil & Daniel Johnston' (2005): Daniel Johnston may not be the most comfortable man to watch, but this film sensitively tells the story of a singer's struggle with mental illness and his quest for fame and fortune.

'The Fearless Freaks' (2005): Focusing on the Flaming Lips, this documentary was notable for its candid depecition of drug addiction and the way it has affected the band and their families.

'Kurt & Courtney' (1998): With the care of a detective, Nick Broomfield explores the conspiracies surrounding Kurt Cobain's death and the possibility of Courtney Love's involvement.

'Until The Light Takes Us' (2009): Featuring interviews with a murderer from his prison cell and graphically depicting scenes of self-harm, this award-winning documentary shines a gloomy light on Scandinavia's black metal phenomenom.

'Standing In The Shadows Of Motown' (2002): It's hard to think of band more underrated than the Funk Brothers. Had it not been for this film, Motown's best kept scret would have been even more closely guarded.

'Shine A Light' (2008): With Dylan already tackled, Martin Scorsese turned his attention to the Rolling Stones, with a film lovingly chronicling the band's 'A Bigger Bang Tour.'

'American Hardcore' (2006): Based on Steven Blush's tome of a book, this is the definitive documentary on the hardcore punk movement that sprawled its way through American suburbs in the early 80s.

'Biggie & Tupac' (2002): Like 'Dig!' Nick Broomfield's film explores a feud that went too far. It's a inspired piece of investigative journalism into a subject that's still clouded with conspiracy theories.

'Dig!' (2004): Rivalries between musicians are common these days, but Twitter beefs look small fry when compared to the feud that raged between the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols for more than seven years.

'Gimme Shelter' (1970): Life on the road with the Rolling Stones was always going to make for fascinating viewing. This is particularly harrowing however as the cameramen unknowingly caputure the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old fan at a concert in Altamont.

'Don't Look Back' (1967) Another Dylan documentary; this one is the original masterpiece that follows the folk singer's early success and awkward encounters with the press.

'Some Kind Of Monster' (2004): It doesn't matter if you can't stand Metallica, this is a fascinating insight into the tensions that can arise when four men are forced to share cramped studio spaces and tour buses for months on end.

'No Direction Home' (2005): Encompassing almost four hours of footage, Martin Scorsese's film is an intricately detailed account of Bob Dylan's rise to fame and the controversy caused by his switch to rock music.

'Anvil! The Story of Anvil' (2008): This award-winning documentary follow the misfortunes of a Canadian heavy metal band who are old enough to know better. It's like Spinal Tap, but real...