Spider Murphy Gang – Glory Days of Rock 'n' Roll
7
2019
1 hr 27 min
Documentary
, Music
In this documentary, which features unreleased demo tapes and very personal interviews, the band looks back at its beginnings, at major achievements, and at hard times.
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