Hubert Sumlin Movies
- 2011
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An egocentric rock star retreats to his hometown to recover from the humiliation of a major career misstep, and begins to reassess his priorities after reconnecting with the childhood friend who helped launch him to stardom. Spyder's (Kevin Zegers) first album was an unqualified hit. But when his follow-up bombs with fans and critics alike, he decides to go back to the place where it all began. Once there, the humiliated rocker quickly reconnects with his former best friend and songwriting partner, Eric (Jason Ritter), who now teaches music to middle school students. Later, as the two former friends begin some serious soul searching, they are given a second chance to reclaim their rightful place at the top of the charts. In order to do so, however, they must get to L.A. and lay down some hot new tracks in just two weeks. Piling into a massive RV with their feisty manager, Rose (Taryn Manning), and a rock legend August West (Peter Fonda) at the wheel, Spyder, Eric, and their band begin to make preparations a comeback that will make rock 'n' roll history. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Zegers, Jason Ritter, (more)
- 2007
Eric Clapton: Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 offers footage from that edition of the annual charity event. This particular lineup includes performances by Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, and Willie Nelson, as well as Clapton himself paying homage to his dear friend George Harrison. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Eric Clapton
- 2004
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Shot at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX, this concert film features rock legend Eric Clapton and a host of other musicians performing before a live audience. Among the songs viewers will find in Eric Clapton: Crossroads Guitar Festival are Clapton's own "Cocaine," Robert Cray's "Time Makes Two," Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way," John Mayer's "City Love," and many others. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Eric Clapton
- 2003
Part of The Blues documentary film series on PBS, The Road to Memphis is directed by Richard Pearce. This installment explores the movement from the Mississippi Delta to Memphis, TN, during the early '50s. This generation of artists went from working in the cotton fields to playing on the radio and performing in clubs. The Memphis style is exemplified by the work of blues legend B.B. King, who has since become an American icon. The filmmakers follow the contemporary touring musician Bobby Rush, who enjoys a successful career outside of the mainstream recording industry. Includes archival footage by Rufus Thomas and Howlin' Wolf, along with original performances and interviews by Rosco Gordon and Ike Turner. The Road to Memphis was originally broadcast by PBS on September 30, 2003. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Starring:
- B.B. King, Bobby Rush, (more)
Experience the highest quality blues in Chicago without the trouble of a trip to the Windy City as two soul-stirring performers take the legendary stage of Buddy Guy's Legends to offer an evening of authentic, heartfelt blues. Hubert Sumlin has been called one of he most influential guitarists of the 20th Century, and as the man who influenced Eric Clapton and changed the face of American blues with Howlin' Wolf steps onstage, audiences will find out just how powerful the blues can really be. In the 1990s few jazz musicians were afforded as much acclaim as California native Rod Piazza, and in this performance the man who formed Bacon Fat alongside Muddy Waters' harp player George "Harmonica" Smith shows exactly why his band earned back-to-back "Blues Band of the Year" awards in both 1999 and 2000. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Howlin' Wolf: In Concert, 1970 captures the flamboyant musical legend performing at the inaugural Washington D.C. Blues Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
