What do music icons Elvis, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Nico, Jimi Hendrix, and The Clash have in common? They all jumped on the silver screen during their respective eras and rocked out for theater-goers across the world. Tonight rock fans can re-live these performances at the Park Branch of the S.F. Public Library, where music critic Richie Unterberger will present
Rock Music in the Cinema
, an evening of cobbled-together video clips of these wacky and wonderful cameos that occurred between the '50s and '80s. Grab the info below and get ready to take a stroll down rock-'n'-roll's memory lane.
Price: Free!
When: Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Library Park Branch, 1833 Page Street (between Cole and Shrader streets); 415-355-5656.
When: Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Library Park Branch, 1833 Page Street (between Cole and Shrader streets); 415-355-5656.
Elvis in Frankie and Johnny. Photo: IMDB