155 minutes of guitar gods explaining why your air guitar will never be enough.
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar is a documentary film by filmmaker Kent Hagen. It spotlights the development and history of the classic electric guitar as well as the players that made them famous. Spanning a multitude of genres including rock, blues, rockabilly, country, hard rock, punk and more, this 2008 documentary provides an in-depth look at the six-string's immeasurable impact on society and culture. Les Paul, B.B. King, Duane Eddy, Scotty Moore, Billy Gibbons, Slash, George Thorogood, Joe Satriani, and Elliot Easton are just a few of the guitar legends interviewed. Winner for best documentary at the 2008 Route 66 Film Festival.
Production
Les Paul interviewed before his death—living history captured on camera.
Sound
Crisp isolated guitar tones that'll make audiophiles weep.
Editing
Smart cross-cutting between pioneers and the players they inspired.
Director
Kent Hagen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Kent Hagen shot this on a shoestring budget, trading camera work for access to guitar collections worth millions.
This documentary arrived at peak Guitar Hero/Rock Band fever, accidentally capturing the last moment before digital production eclipsed analog gear worship.
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