GROOVEMONSTER is a historical portrait and documentary of legendary bassist, pianist, composer, author and Funk-Rock-Fusion innovator TONY NEWTON. The film covers Newton's start at 16 with Blues legend, John Lee Hooker, his discovery and time at Detroit's Motown records and the Funk Brothers, his classic fusion compositions and performances with Miles Davis drummer, Tony Williams and the Lifetime. From the 60's to the present, the many hits performed on from R&B to Rock, up to his latest album project, "Thunderfunkfusion."
The story highlights Newton’s experiences while playing with numerous Motown and Blues stars, including John Lee Hooker, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Temptations, 4 Tops, Marvin Gaye, Diane Ross and the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas and others. Groovemonster deals with a young, cocky kid fighting his way into the music business. Groovemonster goes one step beyond “Standing In The Shadows of Motown.”-http://www.Groovemonstermovie.com
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