Scotty Moore

Scotty Moore

Born: December 27, 1931
Died: June 28, 2016
in Gadsden, Tennessee United States
Winfield Scott "Scotty" Moore III was an American guitarist and recording engineer who formed The Blue Moon Boys in 1954, Elvis Presley's backing band. He was studio and touring guitarist for Presley between 1954 and 1968.

Movies for Scotty Moore...

Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
Title: Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 30, 2023
Type: Movie
The making of Elvis Presley's famous live TV concert and the chaotic behind the scenes. It was the most-watched television event of the year with nearly half of the audience tuned in to watch Presley perform in his iconic black leather suit.
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The King
Title: The King
Character: Self
Released: June 22, 2018
Type: Movie
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
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Title: Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 2018
Type: TV
The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
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Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Title: Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Character: guitar
Released: January 15, 2018
Type: Movie
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray. Originally aired as the special 'Elvis' on December 3rd, 1968.
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Elvis: Summer of '56
Title: Elvis: Summer of '56
Character: Himself
Released: November 29, 2011
Type: Movie
In 1956, Elvis Presley was in love with small-town girl June Juanico, whom he picked out of the crowd at one of his concerts. This documentary contains never-before-seen home movie footage, which captures a rare glimpse of the 21-year-old Elvis.
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Title: Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 15 No. 1 hits. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More
Title: Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 30 No. 1 hits. An outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials -- from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Title: Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Character: Himself - Electric Guitar
Released: June 11, 2007
Type: Movie
This film features unreleased concert footage of Elvis Presley's afternoon performance at the 'Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show' held at the Fairgrounds in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 26, 1956. The professionally filmed black and white newsreel footage was synchronized with an amateur audio recording of the concert that had previously appeared on the 'Elvis Presley: A Golden Celebration' LP/CD box set.
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Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Title: Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Character: Himself - Guitar
Released: August 3, 2006
Type: Movie
Featuring all the material shot for Elvis Presley's 1968 television special, including the two complete jam session concerts and the two complete solo concerts, which have never been released in their entirety All takes of the material shot for the original broadcast's two big production numbers and for the show's opening and closing segments Includes the original broadcast version of the special Newly remastered sound and picture
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Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
Title: Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2005
Type: Movie
Scotty Moore is joined by some of the world's greatest guitarists in this concert honoring Elvis Presley. Moore, the King's first guitarist, leads this stellar tribute featuring jams by Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Bill Wyman, Ron Wood, Steve Gibbons, Mike Sanchez, Albert Lee and Paul Ansell. Held in 2004 at London's Abbey Road Studios, the concert showcases 27 Elvis classics. Extras include interviews and rehearsal footage.
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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Title: The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 31, 2002
Type: Movie
"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time. One highlight of this time periode was Elvis' 1960 combeback hosted by Frank Sinatra, which marked his first appearance on televison after his two-year stay in the army.
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Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Title: Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 2001
Type: Movie
A history of Memphis' Sun Records, the legendary label that started the careers of such rock and country icons as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. Included are archival footage and interviews with many rock and country artists who either recorded for Sun or knew owner Sam Phillips.
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One Night With You
Title: One Night With You
Character: Guitariste
Released: April 12, 2000
Type: Movie
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self - guitarist
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Title: The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 1995
Type: Movie
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
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Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood
Title: Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood
Character: Himself
Released: September 1, 1993
Type: Movie
Home videos, TV appearances and performances from the King's early films (including Love Me Tender, Loving You, Jailhouse Rock, and King Creole) tell the story of Elvis Presley's 1950s movie career in this fascinating documentary. Also included are interviews with co-stars and remastered songs such as "Anyplace Is Paradise," "Money Honey," "Blue Suede Shoes," "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Long Tall Sally."
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Buddy Holly
Title: Buddy Holly
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 12, 1985
Type: Movie
This is the definitive video biography of rock 'n roll legend Buddy Holly. Produced and hosted by former Beatle, Paul McCartney, includes interviews with Keith Richards, Phil and Don Everly, Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison, Holly's family, and McCartney himself, among others.
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Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Title: Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Character: Player
Released: January 5, 1985
Type: Movie
The two unedited sit-down sessions recorded by Elvis before a small audience for his 1968 NBC comeback special, Elvis.
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Title: Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Character: guitar
Released: December 3, 1968
Type: TV
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray.
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Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Title: Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Character: Self
Released: December 3, 1968
Type: Movie
After years of diminishing returns on the big screen, Elvis gets back to his roots on television, and turns in one of the greatest performances of his career.
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G.I. Blues
Title: G.I. Blues
Character: Musician (uncredited)
Released: November 23, 1960
Type: Movie
Stationed in West Germany, soldier Tulsa McLean hopes to open up a nightclub when he gets out of the army. Tulsa may lack the capital for such a venture, but a chance to raise the cash comes his way through a friendly wager. Local dancer Lili (Juliet Prowse) is a notorious ice queen, and Tulsa bets everything he has that a friend of his can earn her affections. But, when that friend is dispatched to Alaska, it's up to Tulsa to melt Lili's heart.
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King Creole
Title: King Creole
Character: Guitar Player (uncredited)
Released: July 2, 1958
Type: Movie
Danny Fisher, young delinquent, flunks out of high school. He quits his job as a busboy in a nightclub, and one night he gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and the local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at his night club The Blue Shade. Danny refuses, but Fields won't take no for an answer.
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Jailhouse Rock
Title: Jailhouse Rock
Character: Guitar Player (uncredited)
Released: November 8, 1957
Type: Movie
After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
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Loving You
Title: Loving You
Character: Guitar Player (uncredited)
Released: July 9, 1957
Type: Movie
Deke Rivers is a delivery man who is discovered by publicist Glenda Markle and country-western musician Tex Warner who want to promote the talented newcomer to fame and fortune, giving him every break he deserves. Romantic complications arise as Susan, another singer in the group, offers him devoted admiration as Glenda leads him on with promises of a golden future.