
Originally filmed in December 1968, "The Rock and Roll Circus" was originally intended to be released as a television special. The special was filmed over two nights and featured not only the Rolling Stones but The Who, Jethro Tull (with future Black Sabbath guitarist Tommy Iommi filling in for the recently departed Mick Abrahams), Marianne Faithful and an all-star jam featuring John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Micthell. Sadly, this also marked the final ap... (Full plot summary below)
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Originally filmed in December 1968, "The Rock and Roll Circus" was originally intended to be released as a television special. The special was filmed over two nights and featured not only the Rolling Stones but The Who, Jethro Tull (with future Black Sabbath guitarist Tommy Iommi filling in for the recently departed Mick Abrahams), Marianne Faithful and an all-star jam featuring John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Micthell. Sadly, this also marked the final appearance of the Stones founder and original guiding light, Brian Jones, who would be dead within six months after filming the special.
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| Seattle WeeklyTim AppeloSpiffily restored and bursting at the seams with extra features. One-third of the performers were on heroin, including John Lennon. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzAn incredible timepiece concert film that's a window into the rock scene of the 1960s. |
| User ReviewJD tJust finished watching this last night. I liked it very much. Very rare and awesome performances. Seeing the Stones in their early years was great but seeing Jethro Tull with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi on guitar was a surprising treat. Also, the Who was incredible, as expected. Seeing John Lennon perform with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell and Keith Richards was also a cool moment. Check out how high everyone gets during this 48 hour event. |
| User ReviewSarah Bjust brilliant musicians all together in a big circus tent!! |
| User ReviewJeff NThe Clapton, Lennon,Richards set is just amazing!!! |
| User ReviewClare WRare opportunity to see some of the greatest musicians of all time jam together - the Stones, John Lennon (post-Beatles), Eric Clapton, Jethro Tull, The Who, Marianne Faithfull, and more...amazing performances. If you appreciate good music of the late 60s era, you'll like this. |
| User ReviewBubbie Nthis was a little odd, but worthwhile watching. i'm a huge stone's fan, so i's watch anything with mick. jethro tull is pretty strange, i guess he still is, i wonder if he still makes some of those moves' of his. i have this, i couldn't resist! it's also a joy to see keith moon, what a pity... amazing drummer! |
| User ReviewPete RWould be a classic if all it had was the Who's "A Quick One"; |
| User Reviewboobie nThe Rolling Stones jus' happen to be my fave Band & of course anything with Mick Jagger in it...really well done! |
| User ReviewPeter SAmazing Music. Man, the world ended with Woodstock and music with Lennon |