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On July 6, 2012, American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA will be showing a special screening of Reelin' In The Years Productions' unreleased documentary "The Pretty Things: Midnight To Six 1965-1970", which features 20 full-length performances, including their historic, riot-inducing R&B period, their highly influential, rock-opera/psychedelic "SF Sorrow" period, and ending with their proto-heavy metal "Parachute" period. Between songs are new interviews with the original band members (Phil May, Dick Taylor, John Stax, Skip Alan, Wally Waller and Jon Povey) telling stories and recounting the fascinating, tumultuous and controversial history of the band. This film is the only documentary ever to focus on The Pretty Things, one of the most influential yet unsung rock groups in history. After the screening will be a panel discussion and Q&A with the producers David Peck, Tom Gulotta, Phil Galloway and Rob Bowman and music historian Bart Mendoza.


"One of the greatest R&B bands of all time"
VAN MORRISON

"The Pretty Things always made The Stones look tame."
DAVE GILMOUR - "PINK FLOYD"

"The Pretty Things were the biggest influence on us. They were so wild.... they invented garage bands."
JOEY RAMONE - "THE RAMONES'

"The Beatles" were cute, "The Stones" were students, but "The Pretty Things" were plain frightening..."
THE LATE GREAT JOHN PEEL

"The Pretty Things completely bent my head."
NOEL GALLAGHER

Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/egyptian_theatre_events