Seven Ages of Rock(2007)

9.0
1 Seasons
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.

Created By: William Naylor

Episodes

The Birth of Rock
Ep 1

The Birth of Rock

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

19/05/200764 min
White Light, White Heat
Ep 2

White Light, White Heat

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

26/05/200764 min
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Ep 3

Blank Generation

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

02/06/200764 min
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Ep 4

Never Say Die

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

09/06/200764 min
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Ep 5

We Are the Champions

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

16/06/200764 min
Left of the Dial
Ep 6

Left of the Dial

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

23/06/200764 min
What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
Ep 7

What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

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

30/06/200764 min

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkBBC Two
TypeDocumentary

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