Long John Baldry: In the Shadow of the Blues

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Long John Baldry
Long John Baldry

Self

Margaret Baldry
Margaret Baldry

Self - Sister

Roger Baldry
Roger Baldry

Self - Brother

Chris Barber
Chris Barber

Self - Band Leader

Lee Conley Bradley
Lee Conley Bradley

Self(archive footage)

Jim Byrnes
Jim Byrnes

narrator

Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy

Self

Jack Elliott
Jack Elliott

Self

Jack Dupree
Jack Dupree

Self

Julie Driscoll
Julie Driscoll

Self - Singer

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    This music documentary celebrates the long and influential career of Long John Baldry, a pioneering British musician whose blues revivalism inspired The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and a young Eric Clapton. Featuring footage of early performances and commentaries from a number of musicians for whom he was a great influence.

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    2007-03-24

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