Long John Baldry: In the Shadow of the Blues

Overview

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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Cast

Long John Baldry

Self

Margaret Baldry

Self - Sister

Roger Baldry

Self - Brother

Chris Barber

Self - Band Leader

Lee Conley Bradley

Self(archive footage)

Jim Byrnes

narrator

Buddy Guy

Self

Jack Elliott

Self

Jack Dupree

Self

Julie Driscoll

Self - Singer