Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen

Some of the most iconic musical moments in rock'n'roll history weren't created by those whose faces were on the record sleeves. Sidemen – and women – were guns for hire who dropped in filthy beats, mesmerizing solos or funky hooks that elevated tracks from boring B-sides to undeniable bangers. Earl Slick shines a light on the geniuses that made the likes of Prince, Bowie and the Stones look good.