HBO Max Premieres 'Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary' - A Deep Dive into 70s-80s Soft Rock
HBO Max's latest documentary explores the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock, a genre of soft rock music that dominated the late 1970s and early 1980s. The film features interviews with genre pioneers and modern artists who celebrate its influence.
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"Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary" highlights influential artists like Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto, whose melodic hits defined an era of easy listening. While initially dismissed by critics, the genre has experienced a cultural renaissance and newfound appreciation.
The documentary features an impressive lineup of interviews, including:
- Original Yacht Rock artists: Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald
- Toto members: Steve Porcaro, Steve Lukather, David Paich
- Contemporary artists: Prince Paul (De La Soul), Brian Robert Jones (Vampire Weekend), Thundercat, Questlove
- "Yacht Rock" web series creator JD Ryznar
The film is part of HBO Documentary Films' Music Box series, produced by Ringer Films in association with Margot Station. Director Garret Price, alongside producers Adam Gibbs and Madison Cross, crafts a compelling narrative about this distinctive musical movement.
The documentary joins HBO's Music Box collection, which includes notable music documentaries like "Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage," "Jagged," and "DMX: Don't Try to Understand," examining pivotal moments in music history.
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