
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.
Where to Watch
You can check official streaming platforms for availability:
Movie Details
- Original Title: The Joy of the Guitar Riff
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Release Date: 2014-07-18
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Rating: 7.7/10 (3 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7422
- Languages:
Cast & Crew

Chuck Berry
as Self (archive footage)

Ritchie Blackmore
as Self (archive footage)

Lita Ford
as Self

Robert Fripp
as Self

Tony Iommi
as Self

Dave Davies
as Self

Kelley Deal
as Self

Ryan Jarman
as Self

Joan Jett
as Self

Lauren Laverne
as Self - Narrator (voice)
External Links
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Joy of the Guitar Riff?▼
The Joy of the Guitar Riff is a Documentary, Music movie directed by . It was released on 2014-07-18.
Who are the main actors in The Joy of the Guitar Riff?▼
The main cast includes Chuck Berry, Ritchie Blackmore, Lita Ford, Robert Fripp, Tony Iommi, .
Where can I watch The Joy of the Guitar Riff online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Joy of the Guitar Riff is available.
Is The Joy of the Guitar Riff based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Joy of the Guitar Riff?▼
The Joy of the Guitar Riff has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 based on 3 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Joy of the Guitar Riff?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Joy of the Guitar Riff?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Joy of the Guitar Riff filmed?▼
The Joy of the Guitar Riff was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Joy of the Guitar Riff?▼
The total runtime of The Joy of the Guitar Riff is 60 minutes.
Is The Joy of the Guitar Riff suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Joy of the Guitar Riff?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Joy of the Guitar Riff.
Does The Joy of the Guitar Riff have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
Similar Movies
The Rise and Fall of Diesel Wilmington

I'm Not There

Almost Famous

Moulin Rouge!

School of Rock

The Boys & Girl from County Clare

Still Crazy

Dig!

Porgy and Bess

Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled

The Kinks: Shindig! Presents The Kinks

Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You

L7: Pretend We're Dead

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda

Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

Boychoir

Elvis: The Lost Performances

Iron Maiden: 12 Wasted Years

Iron Maiden: Live After Death