New Documentary Stars Rolling Stones Pianist and Environmentalist Chuck Leavell
'Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man' explores the life of Leavell and his passion for music, forests, and family.
There are rock stars. There are foresters. And then there’s Chuck Leavell – the Rolling Stones pianist who won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award the same year he was named an Honorary Ranger by the US Forest Service.
Rock 'n' roll and trees may seem like strange bedfellows, which is why the new documentary about Leavell, “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man,” is so intriguing.
Directed by Allen Farst and filmed over the course of three years, the documentary takes a deep dive into the life of Leavell. It opens with none other than Keith Richards singing the praises of the tree man. Also making appearances are the rest of the Stones, Jimmy Carter, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, John Mayer, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, and a long roster of other luminaries. CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE