Not all of them, of course, are created equal. It’s never been easier to make a music documentary these days.

And thanks to new access to archives and updated technology, a whole generation of filmmakers have come up learning the art of docu-portraits and genre breakdowns that run the gamut from sub-subgenres to broad stem-to-stern histories of rock, jazz and country-and-western. A number of documentarians saw the advantage of capturing a number of legendary artists and bands in their heyday and/or once-in-a-lifetime performances - partially for posterity, partially for plain old reportage and partially for the second-hand high of it all. When it comes to historical musical moments, however, there’s nothing like seeing the real thing. Negotiations with the uncompromising Colonel fell through and Elvis never did get to act once again in A Star is Born, even though he probably could have put up with being second billed to Barbra as a long term strategy for rebooting his move career.The movies have always loved giving actors the chance to play rock star or impersonate an iconic musician/singer, recreating those famous “Eureka!” studio moments and greatest-hits shows for any number of music biopics.

Not only that, but also a requirement that his name be first position credit, holding 100 per cent of the title above the title on the poster.Įlvis’ manager also didn’t want to have his star portrayed as having a showbiz career in decline, even though The King’s concert tours continued to pack out venues.Īdditionally, Ernst Jorgensen in Elvis Day By Day said that Parker had demanded a $1 million salary for The King.

Among The Colonel’s excessive demands was $1000 a week in expenses for Elvis including First Class transportation.

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