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Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary

Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary

2024•1h 35m•6.9/10
DocumentaryMusic

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6.9/10(24)

This documentary chronicles the rise, fall, and rise again of the soft rock epitomized by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Retroactively dubbed "Yacht Rock," the easy-listening genre came to be gently mocked and even dismissed by rock lovers and critics. However, it has since reclaimed its place in music history and is celebrated in this groove-infused film.

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Production

The Ringer Films, HBO Documentary Films, Margot Station

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Kenny Loggins

Kenny Loggins

Self

Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross

Self

Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald

Self

Steve Porcaro

Steve Porcaro

Self

Steve Lukather

Steve Lukather

Self

David Paich

David Paich

Self

Prince Paul

Self

Brian Robert Jones

Self

Thundercat

Thundercat

Self

Questlove

Questlove

Self

Mac DeMarco

Mac DeMarco

Self

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen

Self

J.D. Ryznar

Self

Steve Huey

Self

Gary Katz

Self

Brenda Russell

Self

Jay Graydon

Self

David Pack

Self

Bethany Cosentino

Bethany Cosentino

Self

Amanda Petrusich

Self

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