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Rodney Bingenheimer has been a fixture in the Los Angeles music scene for more than two decades, evolving from rock fan to journalist, promoter, club owner and, finally, radio DJ on KROQ. Developing s...( read more  read more... )ymbiotic relationships with hundreds of rock stars, Bingenheimer has helped advance music careers and fads in Hollywood since the 1960s. George Hickenlooper's documentary takes a close look at the life and career of this enigmatic scene-maker.

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R, 94 min.

Directed by: George Hickenlooper

Release Date: March 26, 2004

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DVD Release Date: August 17, 2004

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  • May 26, 2008
    This is a haunting documentary about Rodney Biggenheimer's life on the fringe of some of the greatest musical artist's careers from the 60's up through the new millenium.After seeing it the first time,I became transfixed by this odd,tragic little man whose life has centered aroun...( read more)d connecting with celebbrities and particularly musical icons. I watched it mesmerized many,many more times and remained transfixed by his story.

    He was abandoned by his mother as a young teen-actually dropped on the doorstep of a famous actress-to get her autograph.He made his way to the Sunset Strip groupie scene in the 1960's and engratiated himself to some of the most influential musical artists -Bowie,The Rolling Stones,The Monkees,Oasis,No Doubt- the list goes on and on.

    One viewing will blow your mind-as the musical backdrop is so rich and varied-encapsulating decades of the evolution of Rock.Subsequent viewings are recommended to explore the psyche of this man-child who is actually credited with bolstering the careers of some of the most influential musicians in rock music.

    A poignant,unbelievable story of a little nobody who spent his whole life defining himself in relation to the celebrities with whom he associated.
  • October 3, 2009
    I don't know how much of it is true, but it's a great story anyway. Great doc and most of all, I've never seen so many people I admire together like that before.
  • September 28, 2009
    This was unreal. This little man helped make so many bands, and got no where for himself. It was amazing! If you like music, you will LOVE this.
  • March 24, 2008
    This movie had potential, but fell through the cracks. To bad.
  • May 28, 2007
    was there. Met him.
  • February 13, 2007
    This movie is a sad tale about how someone who was a name because of the people he hung around with in the 70s has become a sad lonely obscure late night radio DJ with very little going for him. A sad collection of people surrounded by hsots of musicians past and present.
  • January 24, 2007
    somewhat selfserving and a little sad.
  • September 22, 2006
    If the name Rodney Bingenheimer means anything to you, watch this.
  • June 16, 2006
    Great doc, lots of rock stars.

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  • SilentZombie
    September 13, 2007
    the ramones dedicated the do you remember rock and roll radio to rodney at there last ever concert

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