Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History

Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History

83 mins | Documentary, History, Music | March 13, 2012

On the evening of February 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to America. The next morning 10 million teens had something new to do. With their jaws still on the floor and inspiration stirring within, thousands of youngsters knew their destiny lay in rock and roll. Banging away in their parents garages, teen bands created timeless music. Teen A Go Go is a rock and roll stomp from beginning to end, providing an entertaining, nostalgic ride into the vibrant teen scenes of the mid 1960's. Featuring original recordings, never before sen super 8 movies, rare archival footage, photographs and interviews with musicians, fans and industry experts. Teen A Go Go captures this historic burst of creativity that swept the nation and changed rock and roll forever.

Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History

83 mins | Documentary, History, Music | March 13, 2012

Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History
On the evening of February 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to America. The next morning 10 million teens had something new to do. With their jaws still on the floor and inspiration stirring within, thousands of youngsters knew their destiny lay in rock and roll. Banging away in their parents garages, teen bands created timeless music. Teen A Go Go is a rock and roll stomp from beginning to end, providing an entertaining, nostalgic ride into the vibrant teen scenes of the mid 1960's. Featuring original recordings, never before sen super 8 movies, rare archival footage, photographs and interviews with musicians, fans and industry experts. Teen A Go Go captures this historic burst of creativity that swept the nation and changed rock and roll forever.
Producers
Original title Teen a Go Go: A Little Film About Rock and Roll History
Directors Melissa Kirkendall
Writers

Cast

Lenny Kaye

as Self

Ira Robbins

as Self

King Coffey

as Self

Rae Sunshine Lee

as Starlight

Ramona Renish

as Mona

Jim Pinch

as Off Beats Band member