The Joy of the Guitar Riff

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Chuck Berry Self (archive footage)

Ritchie Blackmore Self (archive footage)

Lita Ford Self

Robert Fripp Self

Tony Iommi Self