"Blue-ribbon concert footage lensed at St. Louixs' Fox Theatre, showing off Berry at his indefatigable best." The New York Times

"While no individual can be said to have invented rock and roll, Chuck Berry comes the closest of any single figure to being the one who put all the essential pieces together." Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The unforgettable life and music of pioneering legend Chuck Berry are celebrated in this landmark feature film, capturing a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of rock and roll's finest! In 1986, Keith Richards invited a roster of great musicians to honor Chuck Berry for an evening of music to commemorate Berry's 60th birthday, including performances by Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Linda Rondstadt, Etta James and Julian Lennon, along with archival footage of an unforgettable duet by Chuck and John Lennon! Also featuring insightful interviews with many of the original creators of rock and roll: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Bo Diddley, The Everly Bros, and Willie Dixon. This dynamite crowd pleaser from director Taylor Hackford (Ray) will keep your toes tapping and your soul rocking all night long!

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DVD1:

The feature film, presented in a new anamorphic widescreen transfer with spectacular new DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, plus the original Dolby Stereo theatrical mix with a new introduction to the film by director Taylor Hackford and two theatrical trailers.

DVD2:

1. Of never-before-seen Chuck Berry rehearsals in DTS and 5.1 audio:
2. "Guitar Jam" (with Keith Richards and Eric Clapton),
3. "Mean Old World" (with solos by Eric Clapton, Johnnie Johnson, and Chuck Lavell),
4. "Understand Each Other" (with Eric Clapton),
5. "Hoochie Coochie Gal" (with Etta James),
6. "Standards Medley" (with Johnnie Johnson)! Plus ...
7. "The Reluctant Movie Star," a one-hour documentary covering the making of the film.

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