'Fifth Beatle' will be the title of a new feature documentary about Billy Preston, one of modern music's legends and “the only non-member ever to be credited on a Beatles recording.”
Martin Scorsese is set to direct his first music biopic by telling the story of the Grateful Dead with Jonah Hill in the role of the legendary Jerry Garcia.
Brian Epstein was the band’s manager from 1962-1967; he initially spotted John, Paul, George, and former drummer Pete Best performing in their hometown of Liverpool in the iconic Cavern Club.
'Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name' chronicles their decades-long friendship and musical collaboration and will premiere on CNN.
‘Crap Artist’ is described as a "jam comedy" meant to honor the jam band tradition with a twist of much-needed comic relief amidst a COVID-era music industry.
A&E Network is preparing the four-part documentary titled 'James Brown: Say It Loud' with Deborah Riley Draper attached as director.
South by Southwest wrapped a couple weeks ago and while it used to be known primarily as a music festival, the film festival program this year featured a long list of music documentaries with two in particular standing out from the rest.
'Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival' will chronicle the rise of CCR, structured around their triumphant 1970 performance at London's famed Royal Albert Hall.
Released 10 years ago, 'Paul Williams: Still Alive' was a tale of two stories; one that gives a glimpse at one of American pop culture's most fascinating figures and one that comes from the Michael Moore/Morgan Spurlock/Nick Broomfield school of filmmaking.
Wilco's transition into "Heavy Metal Drummer" has to be one of my favorite moment's in pop music, and that moment also happens to be the basis of two of the greatest moments of 'I Am Trying to Break Your Heart.'
'If These Walls Could Sing' marks the first time Abbey Road Studios has opened its doors to a feature-length documentary, and it will be the centerpiece of the legendary recording studios’ 90th anniversary celebrations.
'Have You Got It Yet?' explores the enigmatic Syd Barrett, who wrote Pink Floyd’s first two hits and even came up with the band’s name.
The legendary '70s rock band are finally getting their multi-dimensional saga told on the big screen.
David Bowie’s estate has long taken a stance against authorizing biopics, but Brett Morgen's project has reportedly won over their support with his approach to the legend.
Legendary songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist, Jerry Garcia, is going to be the subject of a new documentary featuring never-before-seen interviews and footage of the late artist.
The second pandemic year of 2021 featured a wide variety of fantastic music documentaries. Some gave us better understandings of artists we've known for a long time, while others re-contextualized great performances in a new light. Here's the 20 best of the year.
One about Ronnie Scott and his legendary London jazz/rock club, and the other is 'Music, Money, Madness…Jimi Hendrix In Maui' finally making its theatrical debut.
It's considered a lost concert film by director/cinematographer Ed Lachman of Lou Reed and John Cale’s 'Songs For Drella' album.
The new documentaries on Leonard Cohen, T. Rex’s Marc Bolan, Lil Baby, Detroit techno, and cult rapper the D.O.C. will have their premieres at the festival.
The HBO Max documentary will share the inspirational story behind her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise with an intimate look into the moments that shaped her hard-earned rise to stardom.
The Tribeca Film Festival is ongoing, with both in-person and virtual components, and as usual, there are some major music documentaries. Here are three of the most notable ones.
'Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC' tells the story of the legendary club Max's Kansas City and is directed by Danny Garcia.
This year's Doc'N Roll Film Festival takes place between October 27 and November 13 in the UK.
Based in Athens, Georgia, Elephant 6 Recording Co. was a label/collective of musicians that included Neutral Milk Hotel, The Olivia Tremor Control, The Apples In Stereo, Elf Power, and more.