The Beatles hit Ed Sullivan and 10 million teens lost their damn minds—in garages nationwide.
On the evening of February 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to America. The next morning 10 million teens had something new to do. With their jaws still on the floor and inspiration stirring within, thousands of youngsters knew their destiny lay in rock and roll. Banging away in their parents garages, teen bands created timeless music. Teen A Go Go is a rock and roll stomp from beginning to end, providing an entertaining, nostalgic ride into the vibrant teen scenes of the mid 1960's. Featuring original recordings, never before sen super 8 movies, rare archival footage, photographs and interviews with musicians, fans and industry experts. Teen A Go Go captures this historic burst of creativity that swept the nation and changed rock and roll forever.
Production
Never-before-seen Super 8 footage from actual 1960s teen scenes.
Sound
Original recordings from forgotten garage bands that actually slap.
Direction
Kirkendall treats Texas teens like the rock royalty they were.
Director
Melissa Kirkendall
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The term 'garage rock' didn't exist in the 60s—this was just 'rock and roll' made by kids with cheap gear and expensive dreams.
Lenny Kaye, interviewed here, later curated the legendary Nuggets compilation that resurrected this entire era from obscurity in 1972.
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