Music
06 Oct 17

Here are the Netflix documentaries about music legends you should see this weekend

Sadly, we lost another rock legend this week: Tom Petty. Watch him and a host of music icons including David Bowie, Glen Campbell, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra and Jimi Hendrix in a variety of documentaries celebrating their lives, their music and hear stories from friends and family who knew them best.

Tom Petty & The Heart Breakers - Runnin’ Down a Dream
Explore the history of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers including Petty’s famous collaborations and notorious clashes with the record industry.

Bowie : The Man Who Changed The World
Experience an inside look at David Bowie’s incredible influence on music, art and culture via interviews with some of the people who knew him best.

George Harrison : Living the Material World
Director Martin Scorsese profiles former Beatle George Harrison in this reverent portrait that mixes interviews and archival footage.

Glen Campbell: I’ll be me
The poignant film chronicles the country music icon’s remarkable career, his 2011 Alzheimer’s diagnosis, final tour and his farewell to fans.

Janis Joplin
In this portrait 1960’s rock legend Janis Joplin, private letters and interviews with family, friends and fellow musicians reveal a fragile soul.

Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child
Vintage concert footage, personal artefact and his intimate musings reveal the private side of the life and career of rock guitar god Jimi Hendrix.

Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
Take an in-depth look at the life and talent of the trail blazing musician who conquered racial barriers to leave and indelible mark on the jazz world.

David Bowie: Five Years
Explore five key years from the extensive career of the ever-evolving Rock provocateur David Bowie, drawing from his personal archives.

Sinatra – To Be Frank
Explore how singer and actor Frank Sinatra became one of the biggest stars of the 20th centuary while remaining in his heart, just a regular guy.

What Happened Miss Simone?
Using never before heard recordings, rare archival footage and her best known songs, this is the story of legendary singer and activist Nina Simone.

Sinatra – All Or Nothing
Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra’s life and talent are captured in this documentary series featuring fond memories from friends, family and colleagues.

Kurt and Courtney
This film charts Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain rise to fame, his drug addled romance with Courtney Love, and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death.