Watch a special screening of the documentary Louder Than Rock, a story of fame, sex, drugs, Rock & Roll and redemption this Saturday, September 14th at 8 pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Louder Than Rock is a feature-length documentary account of the life of musician Caleb Quaye. “It’s about a son who wants to be like his father… and the Man that Son became”. Following the movie, there will be a Q&A with Caleb Quaye and Valerie Tucker, the director of Louder Than Rock. The Q&A will be moderated by NBC4’s Beverly White.
Caleb Quaye is best known as Elton John’s Original guitarist on all of Elton’s “Early Stuff”, but not many know the story behind his getting Elton signed to Dick James Music while they were teenagers. He became Elton’s first producer as well as his guitarist. Caleb has also been called “The World’s Greatest Guitarist” by Eric Clapton.
Caleb reunited with Elton in 1975 for the “Captain Fantastic Tour” and “Rock of The Westies” tour. After Elton dissolved that band Caleb went on to tour with Hall & Oates. During this period on his 30th birthday in Oct 1978, after a performance in Atlanta Caleb heard “The Voice” for the first time. His life spiraled out of control… Beginning with his father’s desertion at age 12, he lost his wife, his money and almost his career. He became a drug addict who was selling drugs, guitars and whatever he could get his hands on.
His Salvation came in the form of his friend Chester Thompson, drummer for Genesis and a devout Christian. He invited Caleb to church. Caleb agreed, became saved, and left the Rock world. It was that divine intervention that put him on the path to salvation and redemption.
The film is a spirited chronicle of a great rock and roller working and touring with legends – but also offers, via his story, a message of hope and reconciliation. Quaye believes that in today’s world, where there is an abundance of misinformation and confusion, people still need to hear a story of hope – and as per his faith, that hope lies in Christ.
Be one the first to see Caleb’s amazing story brought to life in Louder Than Rock! A limited number of Meet & Greet tickets ($35) will be available which includes premium seating and an opportunity to meet Caleb Quaye before the movie starting at 6:45 pm.
General admission tickets start at $10. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for this special Caleb Quaye documentary Louder Than Rock.
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