There's been quite a bit of buzz around the web about a new documentary on the Cry Baby wah. Set for release in February 2011, the film is said to explore the impact of the legendary effect. Here's what the official press release says about the movie:
Guard House Pictures is proud to announce the trailer release of Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks the World, a definitive documentary that tells the story of the #1-selling effects pedal of all time, from its invention in 1966 through its evolution into the present day. The effect was an essential ingredient in the creation of classics like Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child (Slight Return),” Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” and Guns ‘n’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine.”
This film looks at how engineer Brad Plunkett discovered and developed the legendary wah sound and how artists have used it to express themselves throughout its evolution. Guitar icons such as Buddy Guy, Eddie Van Halen, Kirk Hammett, Slash, and Zakk Wylde talk about how the wah has become a part of their signature sounds, while rock journalists such as Rolling Stone’s Ben Fong-Torres and Guitar Player’s Art Thompson explore the pedal’s cultural significance.
The film features interviews with
Eddie Van Halen,
Jerry Cantrell,
Slash,
Buddy Guy,
Kirk Hammett,
Zakk Wylde,
Dweezil Zappa,
Eddie Kramer,
Paul Gilbert,
Bob Bradshaw,
Brad Plunkett,
Wah Wah Watson,
Jim Dunlop,
Jimmy Dunlop,
Jasmin Powell, and many more.
Watch the trailer:
The full film is coming in February 2011.
For more information:
Crybabydoc.com
Source: Press Release