Lightning in a Bottle

Overview

On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion - the blues. Shared with thousands of fans in attendance, legendary performers from roots, rock, jazz and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime "Salute To The Blues" benefit concert whose proceeds went to musical education.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua

Top cast

Gregg Allman

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Solomon Burke

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Bill Cosby

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Chuck D

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Buddy Guy

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Levon Helm

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B.B. King

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Bonnie Raitt

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Mavis Staples

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Hubert Sumlin

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Natalie Cole

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John Fogerty

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Dr. John

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David Johansen

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Lazy Lester

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Martin Scorsese

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