Eric Clapton Movies
The son of a bricklayer, British rock artist Eric Clapton attended Kingston Art School before choosing the quicksilver life of a street musician. Clapton's guitar prowess did not go unrecognized for long, and soon he was aligned with the Yardbirds, a major Mersey-beat band of the 1960s. Clapton owns the distinction of appearing with three of the most popular rock aggregations in music history: The Yardbirds, Cream and Blind Faith. So devoted were Clapton's followers that, by 1970, graffiti began popping up all over the world proclaiming "Clapton Is God." Even into the 1990s, Clapton has earned several Grammy awards for his ongoing musical contributions. Most of Clapton's film appearances have been in concert or "retrospective" movies like Concert for Bangladesh (71), The Last Waltz (78) and Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock N Roll (87). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Jimi Hendrix was one of the most prodigiously gifted electric guitarists in rock music history, leaving behind a remarkable body of work after his death in 1970. Jimi Hendrix combines live footage of Hendrix in concert with interviews with Hendrix's friends and contemporaries. Also known as A Film About Jimi Hendrix. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1972
Organized by George Harrison after close friend Ravi Shankar alerted him to the plight of refugees seeking independence from Pakistan, this 1971 concert offers performances by both Harrison and Shankar in addition to featuring such legendary recording artists as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Ringo Starr. Songs performed in this Madison Square Garden mega-concert include "Blowin' in the Wind", &Here Comes the Sun" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1972
In this moody drama, a lonely disc jockey working in a remote Alberta radio station finds himself forever changed after a fleeting but passionate encounter with an emotional young woman. After she leaves, he finds himself unable to bear his solitude, suffers a breakdown and torches the radio station. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
In the late '60s, some of the biggest names in music converged upon an abandoned linoleum factory just west of London to embark on a magical, two-day journey of music and celebration. From Eric Clapton to Buddy Guy and the Modern Jazz Quartet, the electrified musicians jammed through such undeniably powerful tunes as "Visitor From Venus," "Stormy Monday," and, yes, even "Mary Had a Little Lamb." This is one of the last great rock & roll events of the '60s, and if you weren't lucky enough to be there at the time, this film offers the next best thing. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Oscar Collins (Jack MacGowran) is a professor who specializes in the behavior and collecting of butterflies. One day, he discovers he can watch his beautiful neighbor Penny (Jane Birkin) through a crack in the wall of his apartment. He is soon overtaken by his voyeuristic tendencies and engages in a series of psychedelic daydreams as he watches the beautiful woman in various stages of her life and lovemaking. The musical score is provided by George Harrison. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jack MacGowran, Jane Birkin, (more)
- 1968
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Fans of late '60s rock and roll will find this documentary to be a rare and precious jewel, as it contains shining performances from such giants as The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and The Who. Originally planned as a television special in 1968, it was shelved shortly after filming because the manager of the Stones, who were acting producers of the show, felt that another of the acts, The Who, upstaged them. The show is set up as a circus with the musicians appearing in elaborate psychedelic costumes. Other performers include Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, and the only recently formed Jethro Tull. Also included is a one-of-a-kind performance by The Dirty Mac, a one-night-stand band comprised of Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Mitch Mitchell, and Keith Richards. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- The Rolling Stones
While he began receiving international acclaim durring his stints with The Yardbirds and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Eric Claption truly rose to the status of rock's premier guitar hero with the bluesy power trio Cream, which teamed him with two unusually gifted and individual collaborators, Jack Bruce on bass and Ginger Baker on drums. Cranking out four acclaimed studio albums and a long string of live shows in a scant two years, Cream called it quits on November 26, 1968 with a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, which was captured on film for this release. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Cream
Few artists can claim to have been as close a witness to the birth of rock and roll as guitarist Scotty More, and with this concert the Tupelo, Mississippi native who stepped into the Memphis Recording Service with Elvis Aaron Presley to record "That's All Right" is joined by a series of special guests including Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, and Paul Ansell in performing twenty-eight of The King's best-loved hits. Songs include "Jailhouse Rock", "Blue Moon", "All Shook Up", and "Blue Suede Shoes", and other special guests include Dvae Gilmour, Steve Gibbons, Albert Lee, Martin Taylor, and Mike Sanchez. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Music performance. Recorded in London for the BBC, includes: "Hello Old Friend," "Sign Language," and "Alberta, Alberta." ~ All Movie Guide
