Musicians, both fictional and real, have long been subjects of
cinema. From biopics of composers Beethoven and Mozart to the rise
(and often fall) of imaginary bands in The Commitments and Almost
Famous, music of all types has inspired hundreds of films. The
Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film features the most
significant productions from around the world, including
straightforward biographies, rockumentaries, and even the
occasional mockumentary. The wide-ranging scope of this volume
allows for the inclusion of films about fictional singers and
bands, with emphasis on a variety of themes: songwriter-band
relationships, the rise and fall of a career, music saving the day,
the promoter's point of view, band competitions, the traveling
band, and rock-based absurdity. Among the films discussed in this
book are Amadeus, The Blues Brothers, The Buddy Holly Story, The
Commitments, Dreamgirls, The Glenn Miller Story, A Hard Day's
Night, I'm Not There, Jailhouse Rock, A Mighty Wind, Ray, 'Round
Midnight, The Runaways, School of Rock, That Thing You Do!, and
Walk the Line. With entries that span the decades and highlight a
variety of music genres, The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on
Film is a valuable resource for moviegoers and music lovers alike,
as well as scholars of both film and music.
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