Seven Ages of Rock
Season 1
Created by: William Naylor
Network: BBC Two
Season aired: 2007-05-19
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.
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Episodes · 7
The Birth of Rock
The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.
White Light, White Heat
Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.
Blank Generation
It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.
Never Say Die
Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.
We Are the Champions
In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.
Left of the Dial
The contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.
What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.
