We old guys at Keswick Film Festival think not and to prove the point, we have a Tommy: 50th Anniversary Screening and White Rock, featuring a musical score by Rick Wakeman, at his creative best.
Townshend’s incredible concept album was dialled up to 11 by Ken Russell’s direction and a cast of Rock ‘n Roll royalty – Elton John, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton and the incomparable Roger Daltrey.
Less frenetic but beautiful to watch and hear, White Rock is the groundbreaking documentary of the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, narrated by James Coburn. It is said to have changed sports documentaries for ever.
The big stage shows from The Who and Yes were an integral part of the 70’s music scene but a lot of the energy of the decade came from smaller venues; pubs, clubs and Students Unions. Graham Parker and the Rumour were an iconic band from the period and Graham will be one of our guests at KFF this year – by virtue of his acting role in Harvey Greenfield is Running Late.
We can’t wait to welcome him – and you to Keswick.
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