Inspired by the life of Hank Garland, CRAZY is the story of a legendary guitar player who emerged from Nashville in the 1950’s. Blessed with incomparable, natural talent, Hank quickly established his reputation as the finest sessions player in Nashville. Artists such as Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, The Everly Brothers and Elvis all sought Hank’s brilliant play for their recordings. Moving effortlessly from country, to rock-a-billy, to jazz, Hank was also quickly recognized by the likes of Dave Bruebeck, Gary Burton, Joe Morello and Joe Benjamin.
The Nashville scene was a unique place in the 50’s – dominated by a small group of executives and musicians who controlled the studios, labels and unions. Hank, in his arrogance and pursuit of musical excellence, often came into conflict with the business, social and racial culture he found both restrictive and frequently frustrating. But it was his relationship with his wife, Evelyn, which may have ultimately led to his demise.
Beautiful and sharp-witted, Evelyn was unlike any woman Hank had ever encountered when meeting her during a club date in Chicago. She both excited and fascinated him, and turned a whirlwind romance into an almost instant marriage. But Evelyn was not all she appeared to be, and when confronted with the reality of Hank’s obsessive dedication to his music, began to demonstrate a desperate need to make him love only her.
Some people say that a near-fatal car accident, which Hank suffered, was a result of tragic response to dreams unfulfilled. Others will say that the subsequent electro-shock therapy which ended Hank’s playing career at the age of thirty-one was also a result of Evelyn’s despair. But forty-three years after Hank disappeared from the music scene, his guitar lives on in a countless number of hit records, and one, amazing solo jazz effort.
Thanks for the add! I saw Crazy at SoCal, and love your film. I learned a lot about the music business back then. The art direction and acting was great. Man o' man those great old guitars were a joy for me. I'm nuts about guitars and once had a Gretch. I swear to God I saw one in you movie. Am I right? Anyways, cheers! Carolina
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It was awesome finally getting to see the movie CRAZY at the Jacksonville Film Festival on May 15th. We were the guests of Billy and Amy Garland. I am one of the lucky ones that got to meet and know the legendary Hank Garland, his brother Billy and Billy's wife, Amy Garland.
Waylon Payne, Stacy Earl, Scott Michael Campbell, bass player Ryan Cross, and director/writer Rick Bieber were ever so gracious and very approachable during the event.
The music in the film was great and the story was fascinating. God bless the cast and may Hank's memory live on through this film.
Anyone out there, wondering about this movie, it is FANTASTIC! I had the honor of viewing it at the Newport Beach, CA film festival this past weekend. Steve Vai is so immensely talented...his passion for music transcends playing the guitar...He is so passionate that he produced this movie, and gave us a rare glimpse into the music world, the way it used to be, and allowed us to meet Hank Garland, whom I believe had that same BURNING passion as Mr. Vai, to get the music out there, and get it out there with no apologies, only perfection!!! What a wonderful movie. Please do yourselves a favor and see this movie. Thank you for your production, Mr. Vai!!!!