Johnnie Johnson

Acting

Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles

#1Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Movie - 1987, 2h 15m as Self

7.3 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

St. Louis, 1986. For Chuck Berry's 60th, Keith Richards assembles a pickup band of Robert Cray, Joey Spampinato, Eric Clapton, himself and long-time Berry pianist, Johnnie Johnson. Joined on stage by Etta James, Linda Ronstadt and Julian Lennon, Berry performs his classic rock songs. His abilities as a composer, lyricist, singer, musician and entertainer are on display and, in behind-the-scenes interviews, are discussed by Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bruce Springstein, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and others. There's even a rarity for Berry—a rehearsal. Archival footage from the early 1950s and a duet with John Lennon round out this portrait of a master.

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#2Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll

Movie - 2018, 2h 15m as Self

8.0 / 10
Documentary

Story of Chuck Berry told by his relatives and friends.

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#3Eric Clapton: 24 Nights

Movie - 1991, 2h 15m as Self - Piano

6.9 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

Highlights from Eric Clapton's sold-out 24 night run at London's Royal Albert Hall are featured. 24 nights includes guest appearances from Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Phil Collins. Songs include "Running on Faith," "Wonderful Tonight," "Sunshine of Your Love," "Hard Times," and "Bell Bottom Blues."

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#4John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992

Movie - 1992, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
Music

John Lee Hooker is one of the few legendary bluesmen to crack the MTV barrier. He has recorded and performed with a host of contemporary pop stars. John Lee's music hasn't changed but the accompanying musicians have. This 60 minute video presents John Lee performing with many of his friends from 1984 to 1992. Ry Cooder duets on three tracks. Robert Cray burns up the fretboard on Mr. Lucky, John Hammond plays slide behind Father Was a Jockey and Bonnie Raitt cajoles and teases on "I'm In The Mood".

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#5Smokeless Tobacco: The Sean Marsee Story

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10

Based on the life story of Sean Marsee, a 19 year old from Ada, Oklahoma, who died from oral cancer related to his use of snuff.

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