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Anthony DeCurtis

Born June 25, 1951 · New York City, New York (age 75)

Anthony DeCurtis (born June 25, 1951) is an American author and music critic, who has written for Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Relix and many other publications.

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Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary CelebrationMichael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration · 2001
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
★ 8.02001
MovieMusicDocumentary
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.
Sting: Inside - The Songs of Sacred LoveSting: Inside - The Songs of Sacred Love · 2003
Sting: Inside - The Songs of Sacred Love
★ 7.62003
MovieMusic
"Inside the Songs of Sacred Love" proves to be a great showcase for his other band members and provides an interesting look at all of the masterful talent behind Sting.
An All-Star Tribute to Joni MitchellAn All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell · 2000
An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell
★ 8.02000
MovieMusicDocumentary
Joni attended as various musicians paid tribute to her and her music. Among the performers were Cyndi Lauper, James Taylor, Cassandra Wilson, Richard Thompson, Shawn Colvin and Elton John. Joni also performed accompanied by a full orchestra.
A Tribute to Johnny CashA Tribute to Johnny Cash · 1999
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
★ 7.81999
MovieMusicDocumentary
On Sunday, April 18, 1999, the hottest names in rock and roll united with the biggest stars in country music when TNT presented "A Tribute To Johnny Cash." From humble beginnings as the son of a sharecropper to his rise to fame as a music legend, "The Man In Black" has become one of the most influential performers of the 20th century. Some of Cash's biggest fans, including Bruce Springsteen, Trisha Yearwood, and U2, performed in this star-studded concert saluting Cash's groundbreaking career and the rich legacy of his music. In his fifty year career as singer and song-writer, Cash garnered nine Grammy® Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the distinction of becoming the first inductee in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — an honor shared only by Elvis Presley.
Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1934-1977Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1934-1977 · 1977
Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1934-1977
★ 10.01977
MovieMusic
Delve into the career of poet, author, composer and musician Leonard Cohen, who has been called one of the premiere folk singers of the 1960s and '70s. This documentary relies on rare concert footage, archival photos and interviews with music critics to help explain the significance of Cohen's unique art. The film focuses on the five albums he released between 1967 and 1977, including "Death of a Ladies' Man," produced by Phil Spector.
You've Got A Friend: The Carole King StoryYou've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story · 2014
You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story
★ 7.02014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Documentary telling, in her own words, the story of Carole King's upbringing in Brooklyn and the subsequent success that she had.

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A Tribute to Johnny CashA Tribute to Johnny Cash · 1999
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
★ 7.81999
MovieMusicDocumentary
On Sunday, April 18, 1999, the hottest names in rock and roll united with the biggest stars in country music when TNT presented "A Tribute To Johnny Cash." From humble beginnings as the son of a sharecropper to his rise to fame as a music legend, "The Man In Black" has become one of the most influential performers of the 20th century. Some of Cash's biggest fans, including Bruce Springsteen, Trisha Yearwood, and U2, performed in this star-studded concert saluting Cash's groundbreaking career and the rich legacy of his music. In his fifty year career as singer and song-writer, Cash garnered nine Grammy® Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the distinction of becoming the first inductee in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — an honor shared only by Elvis Presley.

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