Back in the early 70's three young brothers David, Bobby and Dannis Hackney who while growing up on the eastside of Detroit formed a band and eventually called themselves DEATH. After attending a few rock concerts by Alice Cooper and The Who, the brothers were intent on being rock and roll stars hoping on getting a record deal. Well they cut some tracks and get the opportunity of their lives to sign with a major label but they would have to change the name of the band to which they refused. So with no deal they move on with their lives as struggling musicians tucking the masters of their music away in the attic of Bobby's house to collect dust until some 30 years later and after the same music they were playing has now become popular by way of such acts as The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, MC5, etc..., now somehow their music has resurfaced and has taken the punk rock cultural by storm.
Reel Talk:
This documentary about the Hackney brothers aka DEATH is definitely an interesting and enlightening movie. This is like an urban Cinderella story, to see how after 30's this group is finally getting their accolades for the music that would eventually become known as punk rock. It is truly unfortunate that brother and band leader David Hackney passed before these things developed but he foresaw these things happening back then and told his brothers back then that people will be coming for their music. Now with the new found fame brothers Bobby and Dannis along with the newest band member Bobbie Duncan who is filling in for David are now doing concerts through out the country, showing people that they are the real deal. This is a good movie and definitely worth checking out.
Starring: Bobby Hackney Sr., Dannis Hackney, David Hackney, Bobbie Duncan, Alice Cooper, Henry Rollins, Elijah Woods and Kid Rock
Directed by: Mark Christopher Covino and Jeff Howlett
I give it 4 corn dogs.
By: Corn Dog - The Reel Hustler
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