2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1

Jim MacLaine

Contest: 2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1
Well received in Europe, “That’ll be the Day” gave us a great look at the early days of Rock and Roll in the United Kingdom during that period between Elvis and the British Invasion. Starring David Essex as Jim MacLaine, we see how music is an outlet for his anger and creativity; and can easily imagine how it was for so many others back in the day. We especially love the fact that the movie co-starred Keith Moon and Ringo Starr, lending it another subtle texture to the film. As this is relatively unknown in North America, we doubt however that this will do well on our site.
TV Show/Movie Appeared: That’ll Be the Day (1973)
Actors: David Essex
Songs you may remember: None
Why you should vote:: This was a decent film about a time and place in Rock and Roll that has not really been shown better.
Why you should not vote:: Ringo and Moon made it big in the United States. Jim MacLaine did not.