Seven Ages of Rock

9.0
20071h 4m

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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.

Seasons

7 Episodes • Premiered 2007

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1. The Birth of Rock

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

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2. White Light, White Heat

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

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3. Blank Generation

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

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4. Never Say Die

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

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5. We Are the Champions

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

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6. Left of the Dial

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

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7. What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.

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