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A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer.A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer.A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Joey Ramone
- Self
- (archive footage)
Chris P. Carter
- Self - Dramarama
- (as Chris Carter)
Gwen Stefani
- Self
- (as No Doubt)
Debbie Harry
- Self
- (as Deborah Harry)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaAfter making its world premiere as the Centerpiece Film of the 2003 IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival the movie sold to First Look Media and Lakeshore Entertainment for $1.3 million, making it the second highest selling documentary of all time, next to Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine (2002).
- Quotes
Courtney Love: [asked how she first met Rodney] I stalked him.
- Crazy creditsAfter the credits, we see the conclusion of the concert by the band X that starts the movie. Then we see Rodney talking with one of X's members, who tells him that he always finds Rodney's radio show, no matter when it airs.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004)
- SoundtracksLos Angeles
Written by Exene Cervenka (as Exene) and John Doe
Performed by X
Used by permission of Plaything Music o/b/o itself adn Grosso Modo (ASCAP)/John Nommenson
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Fun and freaky, sad but not weepy
Nothing says more about LA or its much maligned Hit-Driven Radio than Rodney Bingenheimer.
He personally broadcast inspired musical choices on KROQ, his cutting edge decisions to play breakout bands, his warm dedication to Rock N' Roll in the face of fast cash that was always "within his grasp".
I think every young guy of 18-24 wants the "Rodney life". Babes, rock , free music, speedy lifestyle... wow--he had it all !!!
...but it all comes down to the thin brown ashes off the side of a boat in the English Channel. A rare naked moment for Rodney when he's finally "sending off" his Mother. All of a sudden, his edgy life feels empty.
In 1979, when I hit L.A. , Rodney on the ROCKS was the best Saturday night show on radio. What is really great, is that rare magic spikes comes through the classic Rock icon images like the pasty multiple facelifts of a monotone Nancy Sinatra, who can't move her lips.
In the '80's and 90's, his influence on generation(s) of young music fans was unparalleled. Mind you, he has the worst voice ever created for radio. Now, he's faded to a Doctor Demento cult figure that seems more tragic than I would like.
Rodney seems lost and now a little desperate around the edges.... (What does he do besides work 3 hours a week??)
The documentary is brilliant.... How many documentaries have a bad guy that you love to hate--- Kim Fowley-- the Human Canker Sore. (Mr. Fowley claims no drug use but keep inhaling and touching his nose?!? I suspect he might end up on a free guest spot for "Six Feet Under") I'm kinda glad to have NEVER met Kim Fowley in person. Even his video presence is a little freaky.
And... Rodney is never judgmental to anyone... probably a more human flaw when it comes to the Fowleys of this world.
He personally broadcast inspired musical choices on KROQ, his cutting edge decisions to play breakout bands, his warm dedication to Rock N' Roll in the face of fast cash that was always "within his grasp".
I think every young guy of 18-24 wants the "Rodney life". Babes, rock , free music, speedy lifestyle... wow--he had it all !!!
...but it all comes down to the thin brown ashes off the side of a boat in the English Channel. A rare naked moment for Rodney when he's finally "sending off" his Mother. All of a sudden, his edgy life feels empty.
In 1979, when I hit L.A. , Rodney on the ROCKS was the best Saturday night show on radio. What is really great, is that rare magic spikes comes through the classic Rock icon images like the pasty multiple facelifts of a monotone Nancy Sinatra, who can't move her lips.
In the '80's and 90's, his influence on generation(s) of young music fans was unparalleled. Mind you, he has the worst voice ever created for radio. Now, he's faded to a Doctor Demento cult figure that seems more tragic than I would like.
Rodney seems lost and now a little desperate around the edges.... (What does he do besides work 3 hours a week??)
The documentary is brilliant.... How many documentaries have a bad guy that you love to hate--- Kim Fowley-- the Human Canker Sore. (Mr. Fowley claims no drug use but keep inhaling and touching his nose?!? I suspect he might end up on a free guest spot for "Six Feet Under") I'm kinda glad to have NEVER met Kim Fowley in person. Even his video presence is a little freaky.
And... Rodney is never judgmental to anyone... probably a more human flaw when it comes to the Fowleys of this world.
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Gradonacelnik Sanset Stripa
- Filming locations
- Southern California, California, USA(Location)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $257,315
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $21,722
- Mar 28, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $257,315
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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