Seven Ages of Rock

9.0(8)|2007-05-19|1 seasons, 7 episodes

Documentary

Overview

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.

Episodes

Season 1(7)

S1E1 · 2007-05-19 · 64m

The Birth of Rock

The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.

S1E2 · 2007-05-26 · 64m

White Light, White Heat

Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.

S1E3 · 2007-06-02 · 64m

Blank Generation

It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.

S1E4 · 2007-06-09 · 64m

Never Say Die

Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.

S1E5 · 2007-06-16 · 64m

We Are the Champions

In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.

S1E6 · 2007-06-23 · 64m

Left of the Dial

The contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.

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Julian Rhind-Tutt

Self - Narrator (voice)

John Cale

Self

Richard Wright

Self

Noel Gallagher

Self

Damon Albarn

Self

David Fricke

Self

Roger Daltrey

Self

Jeff Beck

Self

David Bowie

Self

Peter Jenner

Self

Keith Richards

Self

Nick Mason

Self