Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Eddie and the Cruisers II Eddie Lives is the 1989 sequel to the 1983 cult classic Eddie and the Cruisers, and despite being a failure at the box office, has since joined its predecessor as a cult favorite. It is directed by JeanClaude Lord, and based on literary characters created by author P. F. Kluge. Michael Par and Matthew Laurance reprise their roles as Eddie Wilson and Sal Amato, respectively. The film is marketed with the tagline The legend. The music. The man.
Satin Records, which twenty years prior had rejected rock and roll band Eddie and the Cruisers last album A Season in Hell, launches an Eddie Lives campaign to make more money from his image in a publicity stunt, despite them not believing he is alive. The record label rereleases the bands first album, which becomes an even bigger hit than it had on its first release. As seen in the first film, the lost recordings from Season in Hell are released and become yet another hit album. In fact, Eddie Wilson is living, and he had simply slipped away following the car crash in which he was believed killed. By that stage in his life, he simply wanted to leave music behind him. The newly generated constant spotlight surrounding his supposed death angers the reclusive rocker, by now living in Canada as a construction worker under the name Joe West.When Eddie gets involved in a struggling bar band, its not long before his passion for musicnot to mention his desperate angerresurfaces, and a decision must be made to determine Eddies fate once and for all. Eddie Joe West interacts with a band at a local bar and challenges their ability to play. He accepts an invitation to play and quickly dazzles the audience and the band. Eddie abruptly leaves the stage after feeling the presence of Wendall Newton while Hilton plays a brief sax solo. After unrelenting attempts by local guitarist Rick Diesel, Eddie finally begins to play again. The two circulate throughout Montreal, selecting musicians for a new band, Rock Solid. Despite Eddie fighting the progress of the band every step of the way, Rock Solid begins to tour and wows audiences everywhere. Their popularity closely mirrors Eddies former success with Eddie and the Cruisers, and he begins to see the similarities. ........
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