Music is primarily an auditory medium, of course, but it’s visual, too – rock stars wouldn’t spend so much time and money on their hair and wardrobes if it wasn’t. The mix of brilliance and ridiculousness that defines the life and personalities of many successful musicians makes the artform a natural subject for filmmakers. In fact, within the wider umbrella of documentary film, music makes up some of the best examples of the form. From concert films to tour diaries to career retrospectives to more abstract explorations of genius at work, these are 25 of the best music docs ever made.
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