All Things Must Pass
The rise and fall of Tower Records
Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with two hundred stores, in thirty countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and a powerful force in the music industry. In 1999, Tower Records made $1 billion. In 2006, the company filed for bankruptcy. What went wrong? Everyone thinks they know what killed Tower Records: The Internet. But that's not the story. All Things Must Pass is a feature documentary film examining this iconic company's explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.
- Year: 2015
- Country: Japan, United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Company Name, Gravitas Ventures
- Keyword: california, 1970s, 1960s, 1990s, record industry
- Director: Colin Hanks
- Cast: Dave Grohl, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Cornell, Questlove, Heidi Cotler