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John Waite: The Hard Way

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JOHN WAITE: THE HARD WAY is an intimate glimpse of the 80s rock icon John Waite as he reflects on his storied five-decade career. From pioneer rock-video band The Babys in the 1970s to his breakthrough as a solo artist and one of the first stars of the MTV era, to his time fronting supergroup Bad English, Waite has produced more than a dozen Top 40 and rock hits throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with total sales of approximately 10M copies, including his iconic No. 1 hits "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile."
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Elvis E One of the greatest rock vocalist ever... a must see Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Daphne B I have always loved his voice & music but didn't really know him or his journey. It was insightful, touching, funny at times and a little heartbreaking. I highly recommend it! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review david t Insightful, interesting... a timely deep dive into one of the great voices in rock. I appreciate the warts & all approach (probably more than Mr. Waite does!). And so many all-time classic songs. Not a love letter, but an honest portrait of an artist who has never taken the easy path. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review jeff s I've been a big fan of John's since the 70's. Amazing Singer/Songwriter! This DVD is so great! I hope to see more DVD's from John in the future!!! My family also enjoys. It's never enough. Thank you John for all the great stuff you have done. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review sue h John Waite is a phenomenal singer/songwriter/musician. John Waite: The Hard Way provides an inside look at John Waite's musical journey. John's authenticity, honesty, and humility throughout the film is captivating. I smiled. I cried. I sang. The world is a better place because there are true artists like John Waite in it! My husband and I will be seeing John in concert in Port Huron, MI, in a few weeks. It is a bucket list item for both of us. After watching John Waite: The Hard Way, our anticipation for the concert is heightened beyond measure! Thanks for sharing your journey, John! P.S. My favorite album is also Temple Bar. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Mary D John's music has the ability to transport you back in time to memories that can come alive again. Never heard of him? You must be really young! Watch this movie and you will learn a lesson in real talent. An amazingly gifted musician for sure. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis JOHN WAITE: THE HARD WAY is an intimate glimpse of the 80s rock icon John Waite as he reflects on his storied five-decade career. From pioneer rock-video band The Babys in the 1970s to his breakthrough as a solo artist and one of the first stars of the MTV era, to his time fronting supergroup Bad English, Waite has produced more than a dozen Top 40 and rock hits throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with total sales of approximately 10M copies, including his iconic No. 1 hits "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile."
Producer
Mike J. Nichols, Michele Farinola, Scott Wright
Screenwriter
Mike J. Nichols, Scott Wright
Genre
Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 6, 2022
Runtime
1h 31m
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