In January 1956, a new pop phenomenon appeared in the UK charts: a British artist playing a guitar. His name was Lonnie Donegan and the song he sang was Rock Island Line. Donegan’s rough-and-ready style was at odds with the polished crooners who dominated the charts. He played the guitar in a way that sounded like anyone could do it. Rock Island Line sounded like nothing else on the radio and it inspired a generation of British youths to pick up guitars and begin a journey that would take them to the top of the American charts.
Chris McGuinness | Camera Operator |
Celia Moore | Producer |
Matt Mayes | Camera Operator |
Carlo D'Alessandro | Camera Operator |
Vladimir Joassaint | Sound |
Mark Nuttall | Sound |
George Scott | Director |
Ben Cox | Camera Operator |
Jon Bruce | Colorist |
Phil McDonald | Editor |