The best Randy Bachman’s movies
We present our ranking of the best Randy Bachman’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Randy Bachman.
The Campaign
6.1/10
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
7.2/10
Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes as they share their stories of hope and inspiration in this national salute to our frontline workers and in support of Food Banks Canada’s COVID-19 relief efforts.
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
7.8/10
From the song he refuses to perform to his admiration for Drake, a songwriting legend reflects on his lyrics and longevity with candour and humour. At 80 years young (and currently recording another album), Gordon Lightfoot continues to entertain and enlighten. Personal archive materials and studio sessions paint an intimate picture of an artist in his element, candidly revisiting his idealistic years in Yorkville's coffeehouses, up through stadium tours and the hedonistic '70s.
Bachman
6.9/10
Documentary follows the award-winning Canadian musician Randy Bachman as he creates his next hit song, featuring rarely seen footage, pictures and archived documents that had been stored in Ottawa for decades.
Toronto Rocks
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. It was also known as "Toronto Rocks,""Stars 4 SARS," "SARSStock,","SARSfest," "SARS-a-palooza," the "SARS concert," or, more descriptively, "The Rolling Stones SARS Benefit Concert." Estimated to have between 450,000 and 500,000 people attending the concert, it is the largest outdoor ticketed event in Canadian history, and one of the largest in North American history.
The Ventures: Stars on Guitars
7.3/10
Documentary film on the #1 instrumental rock group in the world, The Ventures. The story of their rise to fame in the 1960s right up to now, as they celebrate their 60th anniversary of playing the best guitar-rock of all time.
What is Classic Rock?
7.6/10
How do you define classic rock? Is it a genre, a radio format, or music from a specific period of time? Filmmaker & lifelong rocker Daniel Sarkissian travels the world, interviewing iconic artists in search of an answer.
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
Over the course of a four-year run, Bachman-Turner Overdrive sold in excess of 30 million records, earning a staggering 120 platinum, gold and silver discs, and notching up hits in more than 20 countries. The iconic duo shared duties on the lead vocals, with Bachman contributing lead guitar and Turner the bass. Reuniting at the end of 2009 they released an eponymous album in 2010, and in November of that year they performed at the famous Roseland Ballroom in New York City, as part of their North American tour.
The Guess Who - Running Back Thru Canada
Considered by many to be most successful Canadian group ever, The Guess Who are revealed here in a new light. Including 20 minutes of revealing behind-the-scene footage from the band's preparation for the Running Back Thru Canada tour, this release provides an unflinching look at the band's more vulnerable moments. An interview with band front-men Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings paints a revealing portrait of two musicians. Refusing to sugarcoat anything, this release highlights the band's struggles to overcome personality conflicts. This release also features live performances of almost 15 The Guess Who hits, as well as six bonus tracks.
Shakin All Over: Canadian Pop Music in the 1960s
A joyful look at Canadian music from the 60s, that traces the evolution of a young industry with stories from such artists as Buffy Sainte-Marie, Lighthouse, Steppenwolf and the Guess Who, in harmony with a younger generation of stars.
Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake
6.6/10
In the 1940's American-born Willard MacDonald jumped his troop train heading to WWII. Fearing authorities he lived as a hermit deep in the northern wilderness of Nova Scotia, Canada for more than 60 years inspiring folklore for generations.
This Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop Music in the 1970s
7.7/10
Tells the story of Canadian music in the 1970s, a ground-breaking era of great sounds, from glam and progressive rock to punk and reggae.
Healey's Hideaway
7.4/10
A documentary about the Famous Jeff Healey Club which opened in downtown Toronto, Canada in 2001 until its closure in 2008. The movie tells the story of the Jeff Healey club ,the A- list musicians who played there from around the world and of course the amazing talent that Jeff had as a Blind Musician who never let his disability stop him from doing what he loved most -Music. With interviews with Cristie Healey, Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Ronnie Hawkins and others and with rare live performance footage from the club with Jeff Healey, The Jeff Healey Blues Band, Ian Gillan, Jimmy Bowskill, Watermelon Slim and many more.
Randy Bachman: Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival
In 2007 Randy Bachman took the stage at the Spectrum to perform at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Captured on film, this concert features Randy revisiting his jazz roots and trading licks with fellow guitar great Duke Robillard among other musical guests. A spectacular set includes some jazz standards, Bachman style, and some of Bachman's biggest hits, showcasing his virtuosic guitar playing. This evening is also historic as it was the last recorded show at the Spectrum, which closed its doors shortly after this and was demolished.
Randy Bachman: Live at Saban Theater
