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1. Love & Mercy (2014)
PG-13 | 121 min | Biography, Drama, Music
In the 60s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 80s, he's a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist, Dr. Eugene Landy.
Director: Bill Pohlad | Stars: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti
Votes: 42,628 | Gross: $12.55M
2. The Wrecking Crew! (2008)
PG | 101 min | Documentary, History, Music
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.
Director: Denny Tedesco | Stars: Brian Wilson, Dick Clark, Cher, Herb Alpert
Votes: 3,681 | Gross: $0.80M
3. The Day the Music Died/American Pie (2022)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
50 years after its release, Don McLean shares the secrets behind his iconic song 'American Pie', one of the great musical touchstones of the 20th century.
Director: Mark Moormann | Stars: Peter Gallagher, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Brian Wilson, Garth Brooks
Votes: 569
4. Glen Campbell: The Rhinestone Cowboy (2013 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Profile of singer-guitarist Glen Campbell, a story of success, disgrace and redemption.
Director: Steve Freer | Stars: The Campbell Clan, Gerard Campbell, Glen Campbell, Steve Campbell
Votes: 22
5. I Will Follow (2010)
Not Rated | 80 min | Drama
Chronicles a day in the life of a grieving woman, and the twelve visitors who help her move forward.
Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Omari Hardwick, Michole Briana White, Dijon Talton
Votes: 932 | Gross: $0.36M
6. Jaco (2015)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
JACO" tells the story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar.
Directors: Stephen Kijak, Paul Marchand | Stars: Jaco Pastorius, Jerry Jemmott, Robert Trujillo, Flea
Votes: 1,258
7. Zorn III (2018 - 2022) (2022)
78 min | Documentary, Music
Mathieu Amalric films John Zorn, Barbara Hannigan and Steve Gosling in the process of their joint artistic creation.
Director: Mathieu Amalric | Stars: Steve Gosling, Barbara Hannigan, John Zorn
Votes: 9
8. Louder Than Rock (2023)
97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
For every End there's a Beginning! From Elton to Hall & Oates, Louder Than Rock is the story of Caleb Quaye. It's a story of Fame, Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll and Redemption. #LTR
Director: Valerie J. Tucker | Stars: Caleb Quaye, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Daryl Hall
Votes: 16
10. I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock (2019)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the smooth and relaxing music of yacht rock.
Stars: Katie Puckrik, Sarah Churchwell, J.D. Ryznar, Barney Hoskyns
Votes: 36
11. Hall & Oates: Your Imagination (1982 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Daryl Hall, John Oates and session musicians perform "Your Imagination" in several airport locations.
Director: Mick Haggerty | Stars: Hall & Oates, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Mickey Curry
Votes: 9
12. Pet Stories (2003 Video)
40 min | Documentary, Short, Music
A retrospective look at the making of the 1966 Beach Boys album, "Pet Sounds".
Director: John Anderson | Stars: Tony Asher, Hal Blaine, Frank Capp, Carol Kaye
13.
Wait What Really OK (2020– )
Music Business ghost drumming. Being a ghost in the machine.
(2020 Podcast Episode)
Biography, News, Talk-Show
Music business ghost drumming occurred very often as well as a number of other session players that were paid to track parts, be silent and have another name credited on a song or album.
Director: Loren Weisman | Star: Loren Weisman
14.
Big Time Rush (2009–2013)
Episode:
Big Time Songwriters
(2011)
TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Determined to get more involved with the recording process, the boys compete to write a new song for BTR.
Director: Jonathan Judge | Stars: Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos PenaVega, Logan Henderson
Votes: 134
15.
Toon (2016–2017)
Episode:
Bachelor Party
(2017)
26 min | Comedy
Though hoping for an off-camera night in, Toon ends up accommodating Dylan's surprise bachelor party filled with soccer pals.
Director: Beer ten Kate | Stars: Joep Vermolen, Amy van der Weerden, Loulou Hameleers, Hanna van Vliet
Votes: 14