Hair I Go Again Documentary

Two failed musicians from the 80's give up their day jobs and take another shot at glory in 2015. Hilarious? Sad? Inspiring? Insane? All of the above? You be the judge...

The year was 1985. Thousands of miles away from the sonic debauchery of the Sunset Strip, two teenage friends shared aspirations of glam rock grandeur. Freshly permed and taking a page straight out of Hit Parader, a hungry, determined band was born. Fame and fortune, however, remained out of reach and the group unceremoniously imploded...probably over some chick.

Fast forward thirty years.

Facing a mid-life crossroads, Kyle Kruger and Steve McClure set out on an improbable journey in order to fulfill their dreams of achieving rock & roll stardom. With credit cards maxed out and the 401K cashed in, the pair risk everything in hopes of reclaiming the magic they had as a band over a quarter century ago.

It’s a story about a lifelong friendship, insurmountable odds and dealing with the always present thought of “what if”? It’s a tale of rediscovery, determination, triumphs and failures.

Because first and last chances happen only once.

Featuring candid interviews with some of the most influential musicians and industry professionals in the business, including Eddie Trunk (That Metal Show), Jeff Keith and Frank Hannon (Tesla), Ron Keel (KEEL), Steve Blaze (Lillian Axe), Frank Bello and Joey Belladonna (Anthrax), Les Warner (The Cult), as well as members of Kix, Stryper, Queensrÿche, Quiet Riot, Warrant, Motörhead, LA Guns and more.

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I certainly don't want to crap on anyone's dream but man this is a tough thing to do...especially now! On one hand I want to say that if you couldn't make it then, when it was a burgeoning enterprise, they either weren't good enough or got lost amidst the glut of other glam bands. Now, on the other hand, with less competition, maybe they have more of a chance. I wish them luck. They're gonna need it cuz I think they are about 10 years after the resurgence.
These documentaries have such a "reality" show feel to them it makes me wonder of the motives behind them. It also makes me think why haven't we had a show like the "Voice" or "Rock Star" recently?

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Earlier, longer trailer...

I like the nod to Crue in the rating.

the sentinel wrote:

I certainly don't want to crap on anyone's dream but man this is a tough thing to do...especially now! On one hand I want to say that if you couldn't make it then, when it was a burgeoning enterprise, they either weren't good enough or got lost amidst the glut of other glam bands. Now, on the other hand, with less competition, maybe they have more of a chance. I wish them luck. They're gonna need it cuz I think they are about 10 years after the resurgence.
These documentaries have such a "reality" show feel to them it makes me wonder of the motives behind them. It also makes me think why haven't we had a show like the "Voice" or "Rock Star" recently?

I am going to wager that the "getting the failed band back together" angle is simply for entertainment/documentary purposes. Googling the guys, it looks like they have a production company dating back to at least the MySpace days, and one of the two directed a doc about (or relating to or in the name, I didn't investigate fully) Cambodia in 2011.

Given the success of some recent indie rock/metal docs, and the general buzz that a lot of them get, not to mention the built in niche/cult audience for lesser known metal or rock bands, well I am quite sure there is a lot more to be had by making a documentary about trying to get your old hair metal band going again then actually getting your old hair metal band going again (unless your old hair metal band actually had hits or at least a devoted local audience).

I agree. Very well stated, sir. There is a part of me wondering "why" make a documentary? If you want to have a band, then just go and do it. But, I believe you answered that question for me.

I dunno. Looks like an interesting watch to me.

I'd watch this.

I'd watch it too. It is a little contrived but might be interesting.

Ron Keel? Really? Les Warner, Who?