Vernon Reid
Also Known As: Vernon Alphonsus Reid
Biography: Vernon Alphonsus Reid is a British-born American guitarist and songwriter. Reid is the founder and primary songwriter of the rock band Living Colour, Reid was named No. 66 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: London, UK
Adult: No
Birthday: August 22, 1958
Age: 66 years old
Gender: Male
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Sunshine of Your Love: A Concert for Jack Bruce
Overview: A Tribute concert for Jack Bruce held on October 24th, 2015 at the Roundhouse in London. Appearances by many guests. Director: Nitin Sawhney
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-01-01
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Overview: An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century: his humble beginnings in Seattle, his time in New York, his rise to fame in swinging London… Live fast, love hard, die young.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-04
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Rock Otocec 2001
Overview: The largest Slovenian rock festival, which took place from 6th to 8th July 2001 at Precna Airport in Novo mesto, Slovenia.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: sl
Release Date: 2001-09-01
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Living Colour : The Paris Concert at New Morning
Overview: The Paris Concert, recorded at the New Morning in Paris, France, July 19 & 20 2007, released Nov 23, 2010 by the Music Video Distributors studio. Living Colour needs no introductions : Vernon Reid, Will Calhoun, Doug Wimbish & Corey Glover are top '80s New York musicians. The Paris Concert video They're one the very few groups that can are authentic sons of Jimi Hendrix.The Paris Concert film this is obvious in the intense concert these masters of groove gave at the New Morning in 2007.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-25
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Dust Radio: A Film About Chris Whitley
Overview: A look at the work, life and eventual death of singer-songwriter Chris Whitley, whose many albums (on both major and indy labels) received universally good reviews, earning him a fan base among top tier musicians and journalists; though never bringing sustained mainstream success.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-05-01
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Finding the Funk
Overview: Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sade's Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-31
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Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between
Overview: Garland Jeffreys, the mixed-race Brooklyn native whose music defied industry norms, receives long-overdue recognition in this enlightening documentary. His unique fusion of folk, soul, and rock earned him accolades abroad, yet left him underrated at home. Jeffreys’ story, narrated from his NYC home and featuring interviews with fans like Harvey Keitel, Laurie Anderson, and Vernon Reid sheds light on the life and artistry of an unclassifiable talent.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-08
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Cyberpunk
Overview: Stylistic documentary about the cyberpunk movement. William Gibson, author of cyberpunk classic Neuromancer, and Timothy Leary, famous advocate of psychedelic drugs, share their thoughts on the future of society and technology.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-28
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Living Colour: On Stage at World Cafe Live
Overview: On Stage Live At World Cafe Live (2007) is a live concert DVD from the funk metal band Living Colour performing live at the University of Pennsylvania as part of the World Cafe on Philadelphia's WXPN radio station. The performance was filmed on December 15, 2005. 01. Desperate People 02. Middle Man 03. In Your Name 04. Open Letter (To a Landlord) 05. Wall 06. Glamour Boys 07. Love Rears Its Ugly Head 08. Bless Those 09. Ignorance Is Bliss 10. Ausländer 11. Cult of Personality
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-08
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Weird Nightmare
Overview: A tribute to Charles Mingus.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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You Don't Know Ivan Julian
Overview: Since the inception of punk rock in New York, Ivan Julian has enjoyed a long and storied career as one of rock's most innovative guitarists. "You Don't Know Ivan Julian" invites us to an intimate exploration of his creative process, his noteworthy collaborations and his life's many highs and lows.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-19
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A Band Called Death
Overview: Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early '70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and Dannis, are now considered pioneers in their field. But it wasn’t until recently — when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of Bobby’s attic nearly 30 years after Death’s heyday — that anyone outside a small group of punk enthusiasts had even heard of them.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-27
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Overview: An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-23
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