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Greg’s Mixtapes
The 1980s were a powerhouse for music. Genres ranged in popularity but metal and rock had there time to shine. Soft rock. heavy metal, glam metal, thrash metal- you name it and the 80s probably gave it a platform to rock out on.
All of these different subgenres changed the game for how we know rock and metal music today. The vibes that were portrayed by the music really had the ability set the tone for the emotions you were feeling and the daily life you were living.
Making a film set in a time period of a kid who embodied this music into his daily life requires a musical teleportation back to the 1980s to share some of the emotion from the music. This playlist has some of the songs that Greg would have listened to and allow you to immerse yourself in the shredding guitar of the time.
Music is not only important in the film itself but also to the process by the authentic attitude of the metal glam you cannot get from songs of different periods.
'We just don’t get as many at-bats': A St. Louis film family working quickly to open more doors in front of, behind the camera
Annie Krall sat down with the Lawing family behind the scenes of the '80s coming of age story being filmed right now in St. Charles, "Greg's Going to Rehab."
Behind the Scenes of Greg’s Going to Rehab, an ‘80s metalhead’s coming-of-age story filming now in St. Charles
Behind the scenes photo from the filming of Greg’s Going to Rehab by Laura Tucker
New production providing more movie-making opportunities in Missouri
The city of St. Charles is getting its chance in the limelight as Annie Krall takes us on the set of the '80s heavy metal teenage turmoil "Greg's Going to Rehab."
Director chooses St. Louis as site location for his next film (LISTEN)
‘Greg’s Going to Rehab’ Announces Cast for Coming-of-Age Comedy/Drama
Production to Begin in St. Louis, Led by Writer/Director Chris Lawing
25 Years Later
Twenty five years ago, I wrapped my first feature length film, emily’s ghost. Shot on 16mm black and white film in Lawrence, KS. I was a senior in college.