Project Detail

Not on the Heep - The Lee Kerslake Story

Synopsis

An emotional yet humorous story of a Rock Star’s Journey back to the stage, where Metal and Cancer battle it out for first place.

Legendary drummer and backing singer -Lee Kerslake from 70’s Rock bands Blizzard of OZ and ‘Uriah Heep’ attempts to launch his first solo album at the age of 72. Will this be his swan song or the drug that keeps him alive.

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Features
Running time
86 Mins 45 secs
Director
Tayla Goodman 1st Feature
Producer
Tayla Goodman
Editor
Christian Dines
Director of Photography
Jacquie Reed

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