The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities
This musical celebration charts the lives and careers of some of the biggest selling acts in Irish rock, punk and pop from Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy to The Undertones and U2. From the pioneers of the showbands touring in the late 50s through to the modern day, the film examines their lineage and connections and how the hardcore, rocking sound of Belfast merged with the more melodic, folky Dublin tradition to form what we now recognise as Irish rock and pop.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 13, 2015
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Music, Documentary
User Score
45%
Original Title
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities
Production Companies
BBC Four
Director
Mike Connolly
Description
This musical celebration charts the lives and careers of some of the biggest selling acts in Irish rock, punk and pop from Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy to The Undertones and U2. From the pioneers of the showbands touring in the late 50s through to the modern day, the film examines their lineage and connections and how the hardcore, rocking sound of Belfast merged with the more melodic, folky Dublin tradition to form what we now recognise as Irish rock and pop.