Creem Magazine Chronicled in Upcoming Documentary

Creem Magazine Chronicled in Upcoming Documentary

Detroit resident and record store owner Barry Kramer founded the influential music magazine Creem in the winter of 1969. Its first issue was published in March of that year, and the magazine was in circulation until 1989. During those two decades, Creem cultivated a reputation as a tastemaker, giving prominent exposure to acts like Iggy Pop & the Stooges and Lou Reed. The magazine hosted a legendary staff and roster of contributors which included Lester Bangs, Robert Christgau, Greil Marcus (also a current contributor to Pitchfork), Patti Smith, Cameron Crowe, and Dave Marsh (who coined the term “punk rock” in a 1971 issue of the magazine).  

The magazine’s history and its effect on music culture will be the subject of an upcoming documentary called Boy Howdy! The Story of Creem Magazine. Directed and written by Scott Crawford and produced by J.J. Kramer (Barry Kramer’s son), the documentary will feature archival footage/photographs of former staff members as well as interviews with prominent musicians, artists, and contributors reflecting on the magazine’s lasting influence.

Watch a trailer, featuring appearances from Alice Cooper, Wayne Cramer (of MC5), and Thurston Moore below. Boy Howdy! The Story of Creem Magazine’s release date is pending on the results of an ongoing fundraising campaign via Kickstarter. Find more details on the film, and contribute funds to their Kickstarter here

Read Greil Marcus’ latest “Real Life Rock Top 10” column. 

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