Editing is underway for JOHNNIE BE GOOD, a feature length documentary about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pianist Johnnie Johnson.
McDonald to Narrate JBG
Two of St. Louis’ most celebrated musicians, Michael McDonald and David Sanborn, show their respect for Johnnie Johnson by performing on a new version of the iconic rock and roll song “Johnny B. Goode” to help raise money to finish the music documentary about Johnson’s life and music. Both musicians are interviewed in the film “Johnnie Be Good”.
Continue reading “Michael McDonald, David Sanborn Support Johnnie Be Good”
April 13, 2015 is the 10th anniversary of Johnnie Johnson’s death. The 2001 Rock and Roll Hall Fame inductee would have been 90 years old.
It’s been awhile since I’ve updated the progress of JOHNNIE BE GOOD. That’s because there wasn’t much good news to report and I needed to get my mojo back. I even got a couple of emails asking if the project had been cancelled. JBG hit a rough stretch of road, full of potholes and speed bumps, untimely deaths, and investors who changed their minds. But that’s in the rearview mirror now and I’m back to work, ready to finish what i started.
Jon King Passes Away at 55
My friend and colleague Jon King, editor for JOHNNIE BE GOOD, died Saturday at age 55. Jon and I had worked together at KSDK-TV for 31 years and had worked on two documentaries together. He had been involved with JOHNNIE BE GOOD since we started the project in 2003.
Fifth Edit Almost Finished
The JOHNNIE BE GOOD project is entering an exciting phase. Editor Jon King and I are close to finishing the fifth edit, the rough cut that we start showing potential narrators and distribution companies that have shown an interest. The goal is to finish the current edit in January 2012.
Turned down by a legend
I now have a new definition of a bad day: when a Beatle says no to my film. People always ask how I get in touch with the music stars, actors, and director who are in JOHNNIE BE GOOD. Every celebrity interview has a unique backstory.
George Hickenlooper passes away at 47
I was saddened by the news that my executive producer George Hickenlooper died in his sleep October 30 in Denver. The last time I spoke to George, during the summer, he was so encouraging to me. He said he was impressed by my tenacity and the interviews I had obtained and he said he wanted to do whatever he could to help JBG succeed.
First Draft Script 98 percent done
Just gave my editor Jon King the last 13 pages of JOHNNIE BE GOOD…the ending to the film. Major milestone for the film. I have a couple of minor sections to produce, but in a matter of days I will have a movie…a very long rough cut.
PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE FILM!
Hopefully you’ve noticed the upsurge in publicity about JOHNNIE BE GOOD and Sunday’s fundraiser JOHNNIE’S JAM at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Please check out the Kevin Johnson article (link below) which came out today in the Post-Dispatch. Thanks, Kevin!
Continue reading “Great Music at Johnnie’s Jame Sunday at the Sheldon”
jjthemovie 