The Joy of the Guitar Riff (2014)

Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.

Producers	BBC
Original title	The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Directors	Sam Bridger
Writers

Cast

Chuck Berry

as Himself

Ritchie Blackmore

as Himself

Lita Ford

as Herself

Robert Fripp

as Himself

Tony Iommi

as Himself

Dave Davies

as Himself

Kelley Deal

as Herself

Ryan Jarman

as Himself

Joan Jett

as Herself

Lauren Laverne

as Narrator

Steve Lukather

as Himself

Hank Marvin

as Himself

Brian May

as Himself

Kevin Shields

as Himself

Link Wray

as Himself

Johnny Marr

as Himself