Seven Ages of Rock
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Play S1 E1A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.
Cast: Julian Rhind-Tutt, John Cale, Richard Wright
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Season 1
7 episodes
1. The Birth of RockThe story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.CC1 h 4 minMay 19, 2007
2. White Light, White HeatExploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.CC1 h 4 minMay 26, 2007- 3. Blank GenerationIt's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.CC1 h 4 minJun 2, 2007
- 4. Never Say DieLooking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.CC1 h 4 minJun 9, 2007
- 5. We Are the ChampionsIn the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.CC1 h 4 minJun 16, 2007
6. Left of the DialThe contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.CC1 h 4 minJun 23, 2007
7. What the World is Waiting For: Indie RockThe journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.CC1 h 4 minJun 30, 2007
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Seven Ages of Rock
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A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- William Naylor
- Studio
- BBC Worldwide
