Hired Gun Trailer - Jason Hook of Five Finger Death Punch - Documentary

www.jasonhook.com - Jason Hook of Five Finger Death Punch is the Executive Producer of the Hired Gun Documentary that is taking the industry by storm.
We've all heard them perform at concerts and on countless recordings. Millions have watched and listened to them play the music of the famous stars who hire them. They are the “First Call, A-list” musicians, the go-to players standing in the shadows of our favorite stars on stage and backing them up in the studio.
They are an indispensable part of every performance but who are they really? What makes them tick? Why do some succeed while others fail? Why are some in demand while others are left for dead in the wreckage of a failed career? YOU will have a front row seat to hear these stories for the first time!
The feature-length documentary, which has been screened to both critic and audience acclaim at SXSW Festival, Glastonbury Festival, MIFF, Calgary International and Noise Pop, introduces music fans to some of the world’s unsung heroes of the music industry through exclusive interviews and performances. These artists have played with musical legends such as Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Billy Joel, P!NK, Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Jackson, Metallica, Bon Jovi and many more.
“Hired Gun” is the story of the musical talent responsible for the most famous instrumental solos in the world, who have toured with the musical legends who hired them. The hired gun community lives and breathes music, and, for the first time, its members share their incredible stories and exclusive musical performances with the world in this inspiring new documentary.
They are recognized as some of the best musicians in the world, and include Jason Hook (Five Finger Death Punch), Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel), Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Phil X (Bon Jovi), Justin Derrico, Mark Schulman (P!NK), Ray Parker Jr. (Ghostbusters), Jason Newsted (Metallica), Eric Singer (KISS), John 5 (Rob Zombie), Glen Sobel, Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper), Steve Lukather (Michael Jackson, Toto), Steve Vai (David Lee Roth), Paul Bushnell (Katy Perry), Jay Graydon (Steely Dan), Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent), Chris Johnson (Rihanna), music producer David Foster, and featuring Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie, and more. These “hired guns” have mastered their craft and performed on the greatest stages and in high-intensity recording sessions, yet rarely receive credit for their work. In the vein of the 2014 Academy Award©-winning doc “20 Feet from Stardom,” “Hired Gun” details the highs and lows of touring life, the demands of session schedules, and the dedication required to play backseat to some of rock’s most iconic musicians.

[@stevendunton5520]

I think this is my all time favorite music doc. I didn’t think anything would top some of my favorite Behind the Music episodes (Pantera, Alice, Metallica, Guns, Sublime, Doobies, etc...) or the Sound City doc Dave did, but Hired Gun is now my “Go-To” music doc. I’ve seen it countless times, yet I have to watch it at least once a week. Jason & co hit this thing out of the park in a BIG way!!

[@gatorwrestler303]

Looks great can't wait to watch it

[@vonbass1300]

Rudy Sarzo has always been one of my favorite bass players. He fits in any band he has ever been in, with some of the best guitar players ever.

[@morejake0391]

JASON HOOK!! YOUR MY IDOL!

[@reducecotwo]

Randy Rhoads.

[@Rockin_Ross]

There’s SO much that was left out. People who were interviewed that never made it to the final film.
I’d love to see a full cut of this where everyone who was interviewed got their time on screen.
Like some kind of Director’s Cut or something.
Looking at you Jason!

[@aya.lively]

you are the best guitarist ever

[@greenbaywacky]

Man I wanna see this- I just noticed your drummer is leaving sorry to hear and prayers my friend a long time drummer also many physical problems sometimes needing surgeons.

[@rhondaminor7552]

Can't wait to see this! Love Jason Hook & glad he brought this to the forefront so people can see the bad side of music.

[@morejake0391]

Can you make a lesson on some more little tricks and fill ins or licks or something like that? I know your busy but that would be cool. 🤘🏻🎸

[@Blastermatt12]

When are you going to come to Minnesota really wanna hear you guys live for the first time?

[@mckaletdean1]

that was inspiring that will be me one day

[@rafaelaromanelli9411]

its not available for me 😢

[@aya.lively]

Hi

[@ratman543]

I'm sorry but you will never be as cool as zoltan

[@MattMcRiver]

thats sucks