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The Music Mecca of the World

The most COMPREHENSIVE documentary about the most iconic concert venue

About the Rock’n the Rocks Documentary

Name any top-tier music performer of the past 70 years and chances are good that they have played at Red Rocks Amphitheatre at least once. Red Rocks, a National Historic Landmark, is easily recognized by two red sandstone and granite bookends. Creation Rock and Ship Rock tower at heights taller than Niagara Falls and help create acoustical perfection.

Rock’n the Rocks, The Music Mecca of the World, tells the comprehensive story of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. We will chronicle the evolution of the world’s most spectacular outdoor concert venue from the geologic shifting of tectonic plates 80 million years ago to the most recent rock’n’roll blowout. Viewers will come backstage and behind the scenes with legendary musical artists, and see original interviews and concert footage never seen before in public. Rock’n the Rocks will feature interviews with musicians, historians, scientists, journalists, fans, roadies and many of the people behind the scenes with unique perspectives of Red Rocks.

We’re digging deep and showing 540 minutes of fun, fantastic concert footage and  exciting tales from the highest-elevation amphitheatre in the world.

Get Involved

Kickstarter is a reputable crowdfunding source that opens the door for citizen-investors to “bring creative ideas to life,” including more than a dozen Oscar-nominated films. We’re seeking  the involvement of music lovers everywhere for cold, hard cash to cover Phase I startup expenses for “Rock’n the Rocks” in exchange for amazing rewards . These crowdfunding contributions will allow us to begin shooting a limited schedule in 2024, while gearing up for the bulk of work in 2025.

Phase I Goal: $100,000

Biographies

A writer, inventor and promoter, Kerry has directed more than 200 television commercials and earned national awards for investigative journalism, public relations, and screenwriting.  He founded Inspiration Point Productions in 2011, where he has written four feature screenplays and published four novels, including the Heaven Ride trilogy. In his Madison Ave. days, Kerry also contributed to the public relations success of We Are the World.

Kerry Gleason

She has produced seven films, including the feature “Actor Martinez” and the popular documentaries “Rolling Papers” and “Convention.” Before that, Britta was the director of the Denver Film Festival for 20 years. She co-founded Listen Productions in 2016 and is known for Actor Martinez (2016), Rolling Papers (2015) and Convention (2009).

Britta Erickson

He is well-known throughout Colorado for his cinematic eye, having worked as a cinematographer and in R&D for SONY, NBC, AGT, UFC and PBS and on dozens films, broadcast shows, music videos and documentaries. Before joining the film and TV world, JJ worked at Red Rocks in various capacities. He has produced numerous spots for Denver Arts & Venues and other entities.

Johnny JJ Johnson

Her expertise as a Hollywood archivist and clearance specialist spans more than two decades, including work on Ron Howard’s Beatles’ documentary, “Eight Days A Week.”

Donna Lee

Past Performers at Red Rocks

Mary Garden, opera starJackson BrowneINXSMichael Franti and Spearhead
Pietro Satriani, international band leaderWaylon JenningsThe MonkeesPapa Roach
Igor StravinskyBonnie RaittGary HartAlison Krause
Robert MerrillCharlie Daniels BandBruce Hornsby and the RangeGoo Goo Dolls
Bennie GoodmanRenaissanceThe BanglesChris Daniels and the Kings
Lily PonsLittle FeatThe CurePhil Lesh
Jeanette MacDonaldSteve MartinRun DMCBarenaked Ladies
Don AmecheBruce SpringsteenThe Boston PopsMariah Carey
Mormon Tabernacle ChoirNatalie ColeDavid SanbornJohn Mayer
Nat King ColeChicagoEcho and the BunnymenAlannis Morrisette
Louis ArmstrongThe Beach BoysRobert PlantAni DiFranco
Van CliburnMcGuinn, Clark, HillmanEarth Wind and FireKid Rock
Harry BelafonteJ.J. CaleJimmy CliffNickelback
Ricky NelsonJimmy BuffettLynrd SkynrdGov’t Mule
The Kingston TrioShaun CassidySteve Miller BandThe Beastie Boys
Ella FitzgeraldThe Allman BrothersZiggy Marley and the Melody MakersYes
Ray CharlesGraham NashNeil YoungDream Theater
Peter, Paul and MaryThe Grateful DeadOingo BoingoThe Pixies
Trini LopezCheap TrickSinead O’ConnorThe Killers
The Smothers BrothersPeter FramptonFleetwood MacLos Lonely Boys
The BeatlesSantanaDepeche ModeJohn Mellencamp
Joan BaezThe KinksThe B-52sJohn Fogerty
Johnny CashThe Doobie BrothersMelissa EtheridgeMiranda Lambert
Simon and GarfunkelJourneyKissKeith Urban
The Mamas and the PapasAl JarreauPoisonNine Inch Nails
Henry ManciniEmmylou HarrisSlayerSteely Dan
Herb AlpertBarry ManilowAnthraxDef Leppard
Aretha FranklinJeff BeckMegadethAlan Jackson
Jimi Hendricks ExperienceTom Petty and the HeartbreakersIndigo GirlsToby Keith
Dionne WarwickMoody BluesBlues TravelerBob Weir
Diana RossJoe WalshHarry Connick Jr.G Love and Special Sauce
Judy CollinsJefferson StarshipTeslaRush
Jethro TullPat BenatarLyle LovettVince Gill
Three Dog NightElton John10,000 ManiacsDierks Bentley
Burt Bacharach.38 SpecialPhishSmashing Pumpkins
Pete SeegerChicagoYesSnoop Dogg
Sonny and CherKool and the GangRoger DaltryCyndy Lauper
John DenverHeartThe Spin DoctorsStyx
Neil DiamondBJ ThomasJohn TeshSlightly Stoopid
The Fifth DimensionThe PoliceCrash Test DummiesFoo Fighters
Roberta FlackRicky Lee JonesBig Head Todd and the MonstersLeonard Cohen
Seals and CroftsLiberacePearl JamJohn Prine
Helen ReddyCrosby, Stills and NashSealJudas Priest
Bette MidlerTalking HeadsDave MatthewsThe Flaming Lips
Merle HaggardU2Bon JoviRailroad Earth
Buck OwensZZ TopThe CranberriesJason Mraz
Arlo GuthrieAlabamaSheryl CrowFlogging Molly
Johnny MathisAerosmithWidespread PanicJanelle Monet
Joni MitchellAmy GrantThe ChieftainsAl Green
Willie NelsonHank Williams, Jr.PanteraParamore
Gordon LightfootOzzie OsbourneTracy ChapmanThe Zac Brown Band
Neil SedakaTotoThe Sex PistolsSarah MacLachlan
The Nitty Gritty Dirt BandThe EurythmicsBuddy GuyIdina Menzel
Blood Sweat and TearsElvis CostelloCeline DionChristina Aguilera
James TaylorHoward JonesHootie and the BlowfishMaroon 5
Kris KristoffersonStevie Ray VaughnBill ClintonThe Avett Brothers
Average White BandEric ClaptonNo DoubtBrandi Carlisle
Loggins and MessinaPat MethenyBostonIngrid Michaelson
Dan FogelbergDon HenleyMatchbox 20Florence and the Machine
Linda RonstadtHuey Lewis and the NewsTori AmosJack Black and Tenacious D
Quincy JonesGeorge Thorogood & the DestroyersJimmy PageTrain
AmericaStingJewelDevotchka
B.B. KingREO SpeedwagonR.E.M.Brit Floyd
Boz SkaggsDire StraitsRingo StarrPeter Gabriel
Herbie HancockTears for FearsString Cheese IncidentImagine Dragons
Chuck MangioneStevie NicksOffspringAlice Cooper
Ethel MermanBob DylanMark KnopflerMarilyn Manson
Bob MarleySpyrogyraRadioheadTedeschi Trucks Band
Red SkeltonWhitney HoustonJosh GrobanGrace Potter
Carole KingNorah JonesO.A.R.Rodrigo y Gabriela
One RepublicSara BareillesThe LumineersLionel Ritchie
The Fray
Mary Garden, opera starJackson BrowneINXSMichael Franti and Spearhead
Pietro Satriani, international band leaderWaylon JenningsThe MonkeesPapa Roach
Igor StravinskyBonnie RaittGary HartAlison Krause
Robert MerrillCharlie Daniels BandBruce Hornsby and the RangeGoo Goo Dolls
Bennie GoodmanRenaissanceThe BanglesChris Daniels and the Kings
Lily PonsLittle FeatThe CurePhil Lesh
Jeanette MacDonaldSteve MartinRun DMCBarenaked Ladies
Don AmecheBruce SpringsteenThe Boston PopsMariah Carey
Mormon Tabernacle ChoirNatalie ColeDavid SanbornJohn Mayer
Nat King ColeChicagoEcho and the BunnymenAlannis Morrisette
Louis ArmstrongThe Beach BoysRobert PlantAni DiFranco
Van CliburnMcGuinn, Clark, HillmanEarth Wind and FireKid Rock
Harry BelafonteJ.J. CaleJimmy CliffNickelback
Ricky NelsonJimmy BuffettLynrd SkynrdGov’t Mule
The Kingston TrioShaun CassidySteve Miller BandThe Beastie Boys
Ella FitzgeraldThe Allman BrothersZiggy Marley and the Melody MakersYes
Ray CharlesGraham NashNeil YoungDream Theater
Peter, Paul and MaryThe Grateful DeadOingo BoingoThe Pixies
Trini LopezCheap TrickSinead O’ConnorThe Killers
The Smothers BrothersPeter FramptonFleetwood MacLos Lonely Boys
The BeatlesSantanaDepeche ModeJohn Mellencamp
Joan BaezThe KinksThe B-52sJohn Fogerty
Johnny CashThe Doobie BrothersMelissa EtheridgeMiranda Lambert
Simon and GarfunkelJourneyKissKeith Urban
The Mamas and the PapasAl JarreauPoisonNine Inch Nails
Henry ManciniEmmylou HarrisSlayerSteely Dan
Herb AlpertBarry ManilowAnthraxDef Leppard
Aretha FranklinJeff BeckMegadethAlan Jackson
Jimi Hendricks ExperienceTom Petty and the HeartbreakersIndigo GirlsToby Keith
Dionne WarwickMoody BluesBlues TravelerBob Weir
Diana RossJoe WalshHarry Connick Jr.G Love and Special Sauce
Judy CollinsJefferson StarshipTeslaRush
Jethro TullPat BenatarLyle LovettVince Gill
Three Dog NightElton John10,000 ManiacsDierks Bentley
Burt Bacharach.38 SpecialPhishSmashing Pumpkins
Pete SeegerChicagoYesSnoop Dogg
Sonny and CherKool and the GangRoger DaltryCyndy Lauper
John DenverHeartThe Spin DoctorsStyx
Neil DiamondBJ ThomasJohn TeshSlightly Stoopid
The Fifth DimensionThe PoliceCrash Test DummiesFoo Fighters
Roberta FlackRicky Lee JonesBig Head Todd and the MonstersLeonard Cohen
Seals and CroftsLiberacePearl JamJohn Prine
Helen ReddyCrosby, Stills and NashSealJudas Priest
Bette MidlerTalking HeadsDave MatthewsThe Flaming Lips
Merle HaggardU2Bon JoviRailroad Earth
Buck OwensZZ TopThe CranberriesJason Mraz
Arlo GuthrieAlabamaSheryl CrowFlogging Molly
Johnny MathisAerosmithWidespread PanicJanelle Monet
Joni MitchellAmy GrantThe ChieftainsAl Green
Willie NelsonHank Williams, Jr.PanteraParamore
Gordon LightfootOzzie OsbourneTracy ChapmanThe Zac Brown Band
Neil SedakaTotoThe Sex PistolsSarah MacLachlan
The Nitty Gritty Dirt BandThe EurythmicsBuddy GuyIdina Menzel
Blood Sweat and TearsElvis CostelloCeline DionChristina Aguilera
James TaylorHoward JonesHootie and the BlowfishMaroon 5
Kris KristoffersonStevie Ray VaughnBill ClintonThe Avett Brothers
Average White BandEric ClaptonNo DoubtBrandi Carlisle
Loggins and MessinaPat MethenyBostonIngrid Michaelson
Dan FogelbergDon HenleyMatchbox 20Florence and the Machine
Linda RonstadtHuey Lewis and the NewsTori AmosJack Black and Tenacious D
Quincy JonesGeorge Thorogood & the DestroyersJimmy PageTrain
AmericaStingJewelDevotchka
B.B. KingREO SpeedwagonR.E.M.Brit Floyd
Boz SkaggsDire StraitsRingo StarrPeter Gabriel
Herbie HancockTears for FearsString Cheese IncidentImagine Dragons
Chuck MangioneStevie NicksOffspringAlice Cooper
Ethel MermanBob DylanMark KnopflerMarilyn Manson
Bob MarleySpyrogyraRadioheadTedeschi Trucks Band
Red SkeltonWhitney HoustonJosh GrobanGrace Potter
Carole KingNorah JonesO.A.R.Rodrigo y Gabriela
One RepublicSara BareillesThe LumineersLionel Ritchie
The Fray