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25 Music Documentaries to Watch Right Now

By Phjoshua @thereviewsarein

Are you running out of things to watch? How about a music documentary?

I've done the searching for you, and here are 25 top notch music documentaries to help while away the hours. Rock, pop, punk, hip hop, rap, country, and lots in between. I couldn't bring myself to number them in order. Let me know if you've got a favourite.

Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz of Beastie Boys tell you an intimate, personal story of their band, and their 40 years of friendship together.

Director: Spike Jonze
Writers: Adam Horovitz, Spike Jonze | 1 more credit "
Stars: Mike D, Adam Horovitz, Beastie Boys | See full cast & crew "

A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.

A documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California, Dave Grohl's directorial debut.

A documentary about the role of Native Americans in popular music history.

Directors: Catherine Bainbridge, Alfonso Maiorana (co-director)
Writers: Catherine Bainbridge, Alfonso Maiorana
Stars: Link Wray, Wayne Kramer, Taylor Hawkins | See full cast & crew "

A behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of The Jonas Brothers as they prepare their first album in six years.

The inside story behind the Biggie and Tupac murder investigations is laid bare using police case files, taped confessions never before shown on film, and interviews with lead detective Greg Kading and other witnesses.

Ghost Pictures and Passion Pictures and a documentary feature about the troubled heart and soul of Michael Hutchence, lead singer and songwriter of INXS.

Miles Davis: Horn player, bandleader, innovator. This documentary feature explores archival photos and home movies shot by Miles and his colleagues, his manuscripts and Miles' original paintings, to explore the man behind the music.

A compilation of found footage featuring music, interviews, and stories of The Beatles ' 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.

An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.

The video contains old footage of Metallica concerts as well as a performance

25 Music Documentaries to Watch Right Now

25 Music Documentaries to Watch Right Now
25 Music Documentaries to Watch Right Now

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