Documentary film on the instrumental rock group The Ventures. The story of their rise to fame in the 1960s right up to now, as they celebrate their 60th anniversary.Documentary film on the instrumental rock group The Ventures. The story of their rise to fame in the 1960s right up to now, as they celebrate their 60th anniversary.Documentary film on the instrumental rock group The Ventures. The story of their rise to fame in the 1960s right up to now, as they celebrate their 60th anniversary.
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Jeffrey Baxter
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- (as Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter)
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Well-done musical documentary, very entertaining as well as educational. Loved Billy Bob Thornton's take on things as well as many notable rock stars. You don't have to particularly be a Ventures fan to enjoy this film--although you might be surprised how many of your favorites where actually done by them. Highly recommended!
As a local Seattle -Tacoma music blogger, I felt this documentary gave a fantastic insight into part of our music history. I love the more intimate insights given from people who knew them well, and loved their music. I am SO blessed to have watched a preview of this movie with one of Don Wilson's daughters. An absolute honor to be able to hear firsthand stories.
Terrific history of the Ventures with lots of famous musicians contributing commentary. Enjoyed it overall, but was disappointed that there was so little actual footage of the band actually performing! Not one complete song! I realize that the footage is available elsewhere, but I was really expecting to see some of it here.
Great to hear Don Wilson reminisce along with all the others - just wished they played a bit!
Great to hear Don Wilson reminisce along with all the others - just wished they played a bit!
The story of the rock group, The Ventures, is extremely well told in this documentary, even though it's a relatively low-budget production. This is because it manages to have the stuff most viewers want in a flick like this. First, it has actual interviews with nearly all the members of the band. A few of these interviews were done long before the film debuted....and someone fortunately thought to record all this for posterity. Second, it features lots of inteviews with folks in the music industy and who knew the rock group...not folks waxing philosphical about folks they simply never knew (an annoying problem I have seen in some similar films). Third, it manages to infuse the film with an excitement and appreciation for the group. So, if you aren't a fan, you'll likely be checking Spotify or Amazon Music or some other service to hear more of their music. Fourth, it helps you draw connections to other groups and genres to show you how The Ventures and their music affected so many in the industry. Overall, extremely well made and never dull...this is the sort of documentary I wish they made for all rock 'n roll legends.
If you want to know how it all started with the Ventures and what the guitar driven wave of their career was like, this wonderful film by Staci Layne Wilson immerses you in the men, the woman, and the music that took the world by storm. Chock full of delicious guitar licks and fabulous interviews and recollections, Stars On Guitars takes you there and you're glad you went.
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- 1h 29m(89 min)
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