The Joy of the Guitar Riff

7.7
20141h

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.

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Logo for BBC

Cast

Photo of Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Lauren Laverne

Lauren Laverne

Self - Narrator (voice)

Photo of Link Wray

Link Wray

Self (archive footage)

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