The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities (2015)
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.
Director: Mike Connolly
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 13, 2015
Cast
- Bob Geldof - Self
- Bono - Self
- The Edge - Self
- Sinéad O'Connor - Self
- Richard Dormer - Himself - Narrator
Production: BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
irish music, celtic music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities?
- The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities was directed by Mike Connolly.
- Who stars in The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities?
- The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities stars Bob Geldof, Bono, The Edge, Sinéad O'Connor, Richard Dormer.
- How long is The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities?
- The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities?
- The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities produced?
- The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities was produced in United Kingdom.