Updated in 2020, this special edition cut of the documentary film, Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound, is now available. Billy Mize pioneered a musical revolution that became known as The Bakersfield Sound, which enjoyed enormous popularity in the fifties and sixties. The Bakersfield movement produced talents such as Merle Haggard and Buck Owens, and influenced such bands as the Beatles, Stones, the Grateful Dead, and modern day artists like Brad Paisley.

While this documentary follows Billy’s Mize’s personal story, it also defines and explains the Bakersfield Sound. Through Mize and the early pioneers of the Sound, we can see the impact Bakersfield made on our culture: from influencing Elvis’ style to the diverse group of artists who recorded Billy’s music, including Waylon Jennings, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dean Martin, Glen Campbell, Barbara Mandrell and many more.

If this music or these musicians interest you, please consider renting or purchasing this documentary. All proceeds go to helping us get Billy’s music and story to a wider audience. And if you can’t contribute, please share with someone who might enjoy it. Thank you for visiting!