Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar (2008)
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar is a documentary film by filmmaker Kent Hagen. It spotlights the development and history of the classic electric guitar as well as the players that made them famous. Spanning a multitude of genres including rock, blues, rockabilly, country, hard rock, punk and more, this 2008 documentary provides an in-depth look at the six-string's immeasurable impact on society and culture. Les Paul, B.B. King, Duane Eddy, Scotty Moore, Billy Gibbons, Slash, George Thorogood, Joe Satriani, and Elliot Easton are just a few of the guitar legends interviewed. Winner for best documentary at the 2008 Route 66 Film Festival.
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Cast
B.B. King
as Self
Riley B. King, known as B.B. King, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing.
Duane Eddy
as Self
Duane Eddy was an American rock and roll guitarist and music pioneer who influenced musicians such as The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen..
Scotty Moore
as Self
Winfield Scott "Scotty" Moore III was an American guitarist and recording engineer who formed The Blue Moon Boys in 1954, Elvis Presley's backing band. He was studio and touring guitarist for Presley...
Billy Gibbons
as Self
Billy F Gibbons (born December 16, 1949) is an American musician, best known as the guitarist, lead singer and composer of the Texas blues-rock band ZZ Top..
Slash
as Self
Saul Hudson (born 23 July 1965), better known as Slash, is an English-American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N'...
George Thorogood
as Self
Director
Kent Hagen