Mickey Hart (2013)
Genre : Documentary, Music
Runtime : 23M
Director : Daniel Berman
Synopsis
Alongside his work of nearly 30 years as a drummer with iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, MICKEY HART has flourished as a solo artist,bandleader and author. INNOVATORS IN MUSIC was fortunate to spend the better part of two days at Mickey's home and studio in a remote area of northern California
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