Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock
In January 1956, a new pop phenomenon appeared in the UK charts: a British artist playing a guitar. His name was Lonnie Donegan and the song he sang was Rock Island Line. Donegan’s rough-and-ready style was at odds with the polished crooners who dominated the charts. He played the guitar in a way that sounded like anyone could do it. Rock Island Line sounded like nothing else on the radio and it inspired a generation of British youths to pick up guitars and begin a journey that would take them to the top of the American charts.
Directed by George Scott
Cast
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Billy Bragg Himself - Peggy Seeger Herself
- Shirley Collins Herself
- Chris Barber Himself
- Hylda Sims Herself
- Ron Gould Himself
- Peter Donegan Himself
- Chas McDevitt Himself
- Bob Watson Himself
- Rod Davis Himself
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Len Garry Himself - Stephen Winick Himself
Make it a double feature
2h together
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