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Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sideman

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Film shining a spotlight on the untold story of the sidemen, the musicians behind some of the greatest artists of all time. The sidemen are the forgotten 'guns for hire' that changed musical history. Featuring interviews with Mick Jagger, Billy Joel and Keith Richards, taking viewers from the 1960s to today, via global stars such as Prince, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Beyonce. Show less

Contributors

Narrator:
Earl Slick
Interviewed Guest:
Mick Jagger
Interviewed Guest:
Billy Joel
Interviewed Guest:
Keith Richards
Executive Producer:
Phil Dolling

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