Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen 2017

Film shining a spotlight on the untold story of The Sidemen, the musicians behind some of the greatest artists of all time. The Sidemen are the forgotten 'guns for hire' that changed musical history. Featuring interviews with Mick Jagger, Billy Joel and Keith Richards, this film takes viewers from the 1960s to today, via global stars such as Prince, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Beyoncé.

Where to watch US

Not streaming in US right now.

On location

The cast

Earl Slick Self - Narrator

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Bernard Fowler Self

Mick Jagger Self

Ronnie Wood Self

Charlie Watts Self

Keith Richards Self

Lisa Coleman Self

Wendy Melvoin Self

Lisa Fischer Self

Billy Joel Self

Mike Garson Self

Mark Plati Self

Catherine Russell Self

Steve Cropper Self

Top billing shown. Full cast and crew on IMDB ↗

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