Former CREEM writers and contributors as well as high profile musicians are all interviewed in this film. Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, MC5’s Wayne Kramer, Alice Cooper, R.E.M’s Michael Stipe and Gene Simmons of KISS are all fond of CREEM Magazine. These former subscribers share their personal connections and memories and help capture the true spirit of a magazine that was staple reading for its rabid followers who felt at home while lost in its pages.

Scott Crawford wrote and directed CREEM– America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine and he’s no stranger to the music scene. In addition to this new documentary film, his previous masterpiece is Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington D.C. (1980-1990). On board as producer is J.J. Kramer, the son of the publications late co-founder and dysfunctional yet lovable visionary, Barry Kramer. The film also has CREEM alum writer and editor, Jaan Uhelszki, attached as a co-writer and producer.  Greenwich Entertainment will be distributing the film domestically. CREEM– America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine is screening in select theaters as well as virtual theaters starting on August 7th.

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I sat down for a Zoom interview with writer/director and punk rocker Scott Crawford. We discussed his motives for making this documentary and some of the former writers on the CREEM team. We also talked about what uniquely sets this rock ‘n’ roll magazine apart from the other standard music publications.

Boy Howdy! Check it out.