Writing

Anthony DeCurtis

Born

1951-06-25 (75)

Place of birth

New York City, New York

Known for

Writing

Credits

18 titles

Anthony DeCurtis (born June 25, 1951) is an American author and music critic, who has written for Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Relix and many other publications.

Known for

Classic Albums poster
7.7

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

Classic Albums

1997

9/11: United We Stand -- 25 Years Later poster
3.2

Explore how sports, music, Broadway and comedy helped Americans rediscover joy and begin to heal in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.

9/11: United We Stand -- 25 Years Later

2026

Billy Joel: And So It Goes poster
8.8

An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with extensive, in-depth one-on-one interviews, the documentary intimately explores the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations.

Billy Joel: And So It Goes

2025

Classic Albums: Queen - The Making of A Night at the Opera poster
6.5

If ever there was an album worthy of inclusion in Eagle Vision’s Classic Albums series it is Queen’s breakout release A Night At The Opera. Released in 1975, this was not only the band’s first platinum album, but also the one that catapulted them into the spotlight as one of the biggest rock acts in the world. Now for the first time, fans are offered an in-depth look at one of rock music’s seminal records.

Classic Albums: Queen - The Making of A Night at the Opera

2006

How the Beatles Changed the World poster
7.3

The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual, and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and follows their path from young subversives to countercultural heroes. Featuring fresh, revealing interviews with key collaborators as well as a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, this is a bold new take on the most significant band in the history of music and their enduring impact on popular culture.

How the Beatles Changed the World

2017

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration poster
8.0

Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

2001

Film credits

2010s · 6 titles

How the Beatles Changed the World poster
7.3

The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual, and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and follows their path from young subversives to countercultural heroes. Featuring fresh, revealing interviews with key collaborators as well as a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, this is a bold new take on the most significant band in the history of music and their enduring impact on popular culture.

How the Beatles Changed the World

2017

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives poster
6.7

The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia Records through his trailblazing work at Arista Records and J Records, with a heavy dose of outstanding music sprinkled in between.

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

2017

Keith Richards: Under the Influence poster
6.8

A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.

Keith Richards: Under the Influence

2015

You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story poster
7.0

Documentary telling, in her own words, the story of Carole King's upbringing in Brooklyn and the subsequent success that she had.

You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story

2014

Neil Sedaka: King of Song poster
NR

Documentary portrait of US singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, who recorded and sang a number of instantly recognisable tunes as well as writing a string of hits for other artists.

Neil Sedaka: King of Song

2014

Bob Dylan: Roads Rapidly Changing - In & Out of the Folk Revival 1961 - 1965 poster
9.5

The story of the Greenwich Village Folk Revival, and the part Bob Dylan played in it. This film tells the story of Dylan's entry into and departure from the US Folk Revival, and features new interviews with many of the big players from the scene as it unfolded, as well as an abundance of timely footage, rare performances and numerous other features.

Bob Dylan: Roads Rapidly Changing - In & Out of the Folk Revival 1961 - 1965

2015

2000s · 2 titles

Series credits

Behind the camera

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration poster
8.0

Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

2001

A Tribute to Johnny Cash poster
7.8

On Sunday, April 18, 1999, the hottest names in rock and roll united with the biggest stars in country music when TNT presented "A Tribute To Johnny Cash." From humble beginnings as the son of a sharecropper to his rise to fame as a music legend, "The Man In Black" has become one of the most influential performers of the 20th century. Some of Cash's biggest fans, including Bruce Springsteen, Trisha Yearwood, and U2, performed in this star-studded concert saluting Cash's groundbreaking career and the rich legacy of his music. In his fifty year career as singer and song-writer, Cash garnered nine Grammy® Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the distinction of becoming the first inductee in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — an honor shared only by Elvis Presley.

A Tribute to Johnny Cash

1999

Sting: Inside - The Songs of Sacred Love poster
7.6

"Inside the Songs of Sacred Love" proves to be a great showcase for his other band members and provides an interesting look at all of the masterful talent behind Sting.

Sting: Inside - The Songs of Sacred Love

2003

An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell poster
8.0

Joni attended as various musicians paid tribute to her and her music. Among the performers were Cyndi Lauper, James Taylor, Cassandra Wilson, Richard Thompson, Shawn Colvin and Elton John. Joni also performed accompanied by a full orchestra.

An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell

2000

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NR

A musical tribute to the singer and his work, with performers Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan, Rosanne Cash, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Trisha Yearwood.

An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Cash

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