Lightning in a Bottle 20 years old

A One Night History of the Blues

On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion - the blues. Shared with thousands of fans in attendance, legendary performers from roots, rock, jazz and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime "Salute To The Blues" benefit concert whose proceeds went to musical education.

Credits

Lightning in a Bottle Cast

Name Character
Martin Scorsese He was 61, now 81 years old
Bill Cosby He was 66, now 86 years old
Levon Helm He was 63, 71 years old when he died
Natalie Cole She was 54, 65 years old when she died
Chuck D He was 43, now 63 years old
David Johansen He was 54, now 74 years old
Gregg Allman He was 56, 69 years old when he died
B.B. King He was 78, 89 years old when he died
Mavis Staples She was 64, now 84 years old
Dr. John He was 63, 78 years old when he died
Bonnie Raitt She was 54, now 74 years old
John Fogerty He was 58, now 78 years old
Buddy Guy He was 67, now 87 years old
Solomon Burke He was 63, 70 years old when he died

Lightning in a Bottle Crew

Name Department
Antoine Fuqua as Director. He was 38 (now 58) years old Directing
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A One Night History of the Blues

  • Release day: Thursday, February 12, 2004
  • Runtime: 103 minutes