David Bowie

The life of British singer-songwriter and former Beatle John Lennon is the focus of this intimate 1988 documentary, pieced together from archival footage of the Beatles and 240 hours of home movies shot by Lennon and his widow, Yoko Ono. Featuring interviews with David Bowie, producer George Martin, and son Julian Lennon, it recounts the ups and downs of the performer's life and career, concentrating most on his post-Beatles period, and reveals the private man behind the public persona.

A live concert film of Pink Floyd guitarist/vocalist David Gilmour's solo concerts at the Royal Albert Hall on 29, 30 & 31 May 2006 as part of his On An Island Tour. David's ensemble featured fellow Pink Floyd member Richard Wright, as well as Phil Manzanera, Guy Pratt, Jon Carin, Steve DiStanislao and Dick Parry. Special guests include David Bowie, David Crosby & Graham Nash and Robert Wyatt.

While the lead singers in rock, pop, and R&B are the ones who get the glory, knowledgeable music fans will tell you the backing vocalists often add the touches that make a performance truly memorable, and though many backup singers have the respect of their peers in the music business, they're all but unknown to the average listener.