Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)

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Directed by

Taylor Hackford

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Chuck Berry
Himself

Eric Clapton
Himself

Robert Cray
Himself

Bo Diddley
Himself

Ahmet Ertegun
Himself - DVD only

Don Everly
Himself

Etta James
Herself

Steve Jordan
Himself

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The unforgettable life and music of pioneering legend Chuck Berry are celebrated in this landmark feature film, capturing a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of rock and roll's finest! In 1986, Keith Richards invited a roster of great musicians to honor Chuck Berry for an evening of music to commemorate Berry's 60th birthday, including performances by Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and Julian Lennon, along with archival footage of an unforgettable duet by Chuck and John Lennon! This dynamite crowd pleaser from director Taylor Hackford (Ray) will keep your toes tapping and your soul rocking all night long!

Release date: 9 October 1987

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" Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll is a 1987 documentary film directed by Taylor Hackford that chronicles two 1986 concerts celebrating rock and roll musician Chuck Berry's 60th birthday. A soundtrack album was released in October 1987 on the MCA label. The name comes from a line in Berry's song "School Days". The two concerts were held on October 16, 1986, at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis; among the artists performing with Berry were Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Etta Jame"

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" Directed by: Taylor Hackford Produced by: Stephanie Bennett and Chuck Berry Cinematography: Oliver Stapleton Edited by: Lisa Day Distributed by: Universal Pictures"