It was such a sprawling script and it was going to be a very long movie.
Vinylstars Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra, the founder of fictional label American Century Records.
The show features a mix of made-up rock stars and real-life musical figures played by actors.

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Of course, one frequent visitor to ’70s New York was a certain singer for the Rolling Stones.
Might a later episode ofVinylfind someone playing and moving like Jagger?
“I don’t think so,” says Mick.
“But who knows?”
Vinyldebuts Feb. 14 at 9 p.m. See a trailer below.
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