Jack O'Connell (filmmaker)
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Jack O'Connell is an American
filmmaker, actor & songwriter particularly noted for producing Greenwich Village Story (1963) and Revolution
(1968).
O'Connell is noted for making films about the post-beat and hippy movements in San Francisco in the 1960's. O'Connell co-wrote some of the music for his films, such as Revolution played by Mother Earth
in the film of the same name. This film also featured Country Joe and the Fish
, Quicksilver Messenger Service
and Steve Miller Band
.
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filmmaker, actor & songwriter particularly noted for producing Greenwich Village Story (1963) and Revolution
Revolution (1968 film)
Revolution is a documentary film by Jack O'Connell made in San Francisco in 1967. It was subsequently revived with added reminiscences.Although most interviewees are not named some of them have been identified, such as Kurt Hirschhorn, Frank Jordan, Cecil Williams and Herb CaenDaria Halprin...
(1968).
O'Connell is noted for making films about the post-beat and hippy movements in San Francisco in the 1960's. O'Connell co-wrote some of the music for his films, such as Revolution played by Mother Earth
Mother Earth (band)
Mother Earth was an American blues rock band from California, fronted by Tracy Nelson.Nelson, who hailed from Madison, Wisconsin, began her career as a solo artist, but formed the Mother Earth ensemble after moving to San Francisco...
in the film of the same name. This film also featured Country Joe and the Fish
Country Joe and the Fish
Country Joe and the Fish was a rock band most widely known for musical protests against the Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1971, and also regarded as a seminal influence to psychedelic rock.-History:...
, Quicksilver Messenger Service
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Quicksilver Messenger Service is an American psychedelic rock band, formed in 1965 in San Francisco.-Introduction:Quicksilver Messenger Service gained wide popularity in the Bay Area and, through their recordings, with psychedelic rock enthusiasts around the globe and several of their albums ranked...
and Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller Band
The Steve Miller Band is an American rock band formed in 1967 in San Francisco, California. The band is managed by Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals, and is known for a string of mid-1970s hit singles that are staples of the classic rock radio format.-History:In 1965, Steve Miller and...
.