It Might Get Loud
In 2008 Oscar®-winner Davis Guggenheim* brought together three of rock’s most distinctive musicians - sonic artist The Edge (U2), quirky traditionalist Jack White(The White Stripes) and rock aristocrat Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) - for an unique musical ‘summit’.
Directed by Guggenheim, ‘rockumentary’ It Might Get Loud, out to own on DVD and Blu-ray from 18th January 2010, is an inspirational ode to the electric guitar.
For the first time, three generations of rock royalty come together to discuss their musical journeys and reveal all about their life-long love affair with the most iconic of all instruments.
Get up close and personal as the three maestros share their diverse influences and life experiences and discover how each used the electric guitar to develop their unique sound.
Follow the three legends as they return to the places of their youth, trace their musical and personal backgrounds and recall how they first fell in love with the most influential instrument in rock ‘n’ roll history.
Discover Jimmy Page’s first TV appearance on as a skiffle-playing adolescent. Learn how an accident of fate lead to the formation of the global phenomenon that is U2.
Watch as Jack White creates an impromptu electric guitar on the work bench of his Tennessee farm using a piece of wood and some rusty nails.
Be inspired by the spine tingling finale as the musical maestros perform an impromptu rendition of The Bands song ‘The Weight’, cheered on by members of the film crew.
This unique and intimate film will not only appeal to guitar aficionados and the artists’ fans, but to everyone who loves music.
Jack White, The Edge and Jimmy Page, three very different men, united by their passion for the electric guitar; bring them together. It might get passionate, it might get inspirational, It Might Get Loud.