Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary

Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary

96 mins | Documentary | Nov. 19, 2024

This entertaining documentary traces the evolution of Yacht Rock, a genre that rocks, but not too hard. Starting with Steely Dan in 1976 Los Angeles, the film highlights the rise of key players like Toto, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Christopher Cross, their sophisticated musicianship, and their collaborations with rock and R&B artists. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, the film celebrates these universally appealing, sometimes mocked, yet well-loved songs, revealing their enduring cultural impact.

Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary

96 mins | Documentary | Nov. 19, 2024

Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary
This entertaining documentary traces the evolution of Yacht Rock, a genre that rocks, but not too hard. Starting with Steely Dan in 1976 Los Angeles, the film highlights the rise of key players like Toto, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Christopher Cross, their sophisticated musicianship, and their collaborations with rock and R&B artists. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, the film celebrates these universally appealing, sometimes mocked, yet well-loved songs, revealing their enduring cultural impact.
Producers
Original title Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary
Directors Garret Price
Writers

Cast

Kenny Loggins

as Self

Steve Lukather

as Self

Steve Porcaro

as Self

David Paich

as Self

Gary Katz

as Self

Questlove

as Self

Prince Paul

as Self

Mac DeMarco

as Self

Fred Armisen

as Self

J.D. Ryznar

as Self