The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll with Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons, co-founder of the legendary rock and roll group KISS, gives an insider's tour through the crimes and misdemeanors of the rock music industry over the past 50 years. From the songs that made the charts, to the up-and-down careers of world-renowned musicians, The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll travels through the history of rock 'n' roll and maps the intersections where crime and rock meet. Through the stories of some of the music industry's prominent players, including Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys, Ricky Martin, Suge Knight of Death Row Records, Morris Levy, Phil & Ronnie Spector, and Guns n' Roses, The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll shines a spotlight on the darker side of a business that has provided a musical soundtrack to generations.
- Runtime
- 48m
- Released
- 2001
Details
Release year: 2001
Storyline
Gene Simmons, co-founder of the legendary rock and roll group KISS, gives an insider's tour through the crimes and misdemeanors of the rock music industry over the past 50 years. From the songs that made the charts, to the up-and-down careers of world-renowned musicians, The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll travels through the history of rock 'n' roll and maps the intersections where crime and rock meet. Through the stories of some of the music industry's prominent players, including Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys, Ricky Martin, Suge Knight of Death Row Records, Morris Levy, Phil & Ronnie Spector, and Guns n' Roses, The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll shines a spotlight on the darker side of a business that has provided a musical soundtrack to generations.
Top credits
- Steven Adler — Self
- Art Alexakis — Self
- Eric Burdon — Self
- Coolio — Self