1. Led Zeppelin -- Highlights: Jimmy Page taking a violin bow to the guitar for "Dazed and Confused" and John Bonham's epic, eight-plus-minute guitar solo on "Moby Dick" where he pounds every part of the kit, including the stand, and throws the sticks aside for a bare-handed explosion. \n2. The Who -- The Kids Are Alright -- It's got everything from an early "Smothers Brothers" performance where excessive dynamite in the drum kit caused Pete Townshend to go deaf in one ear to videos of a drunk Ringo Starr and Keith Moon to live arena anthems "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Reiley" perfectly remastered. \n 3. Weezer -- Video Capture Device: Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 -- A nice set of videos we grew up with such as the Spike Jonze "Happy Days" inspired video for "Buddy Holly" and the brilliant one-take "Sweater Song." The videos are bolstered by extras. like the band goofing off in their hotel room lighting things on fire, an alternate video from "Island in the Sun" and live footage.\n4. Pink Floyd -- Dark Side of the Moon -- A fascinating deep study of the intricate layering of the classic album. The producers and musicians open up the vault and get back in the studio to strip down the songs into their unique parts.\n5. Wilco -- I am Trying to Break Your Heart -- From great live concert footage to the intimacy of the film, this documentary showcases the enduring spirit of rock 'n' roll as well as what's wrong with the music industry these days.
Quick Hits: Music DVD's
Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, Wilco, Weezer
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