A Life in the Death of Joe Meek (2013)

This documentary chronicles the rise, fall and resurrection of Joe Meek. It shows, due in equal measures to his pioneering DIY recording techniques, hit-making philosophy and a life full of social, psychological and sexual obstacles.

Cast (27)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

D

Dave Adams

Self

J

Jake Arnott

Self

Mike Berry

Self

C

Charles Blackwell

Self

H

Huw Bunford

Self

C

Clem Cattini

Self

Edwyn Collins

Self

D

Dennis D'Ell

Self

Marc Evans

Self

B

Bobby Graham

Self

Chas Hodges

Self

Steve Howe

Self

Alex Kapranos

Self

A

Adrian Kerridge

Self

H

Honey Lantree

Self

J

John Lantree

Self

R

Roger LaVern

Self

John Leyton

Self

Humphrey Lyttelton

Self

J

Joe Meek

Self (archive footage)

Simon Napier-Bell

Self

Jimmy Page

Self

A

Alec Palao

Self

P

Patrick Pink

Self (as Robbie Duke)

J

John Repsch

Self

Keith Strickland

Self

B

Big Jim Sullivan

Self

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