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Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock

2019 · 60 min Documentary

In January 1956, a new pop phenomenon appeared in the UK charts: a British artist playing a guitar. His name was Lonnie Donegan and the song he sang was Rock Island Line. Donegan’s rough-and-ready style was at odds with the polished crooners who dominated the charts. He played the guitar in a way that sounded like anyone could do it. Rock Island Line sounded like nothing else on the radio and it inspired a generation of British youths to pick up guitars and begin a journey that would take them to the top of the American charts.

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Year 2019
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director George Scott
Runtime 60 min.

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Rock Island Line: The Song That Made Britain Rock is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2019, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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