Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock

2007
Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock

8.3 | en | Documentary

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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Seasons & Episodes

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EP7  What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
Jun. 30,2007
What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

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

EP6  Left of the Dial
Jun. 23,2007
Left of the Dial

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

EP5  We Are the Champions
Jun. 16,2007
We Are the Champions

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

EP4  Never Say Die
Jun. 09,2007
Never Say Die

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

EP3  Blank Generation
Jun. 02,2007
Blank Generation

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

EP2  White Light, White Heat
May. 26,2007
White Light, White Heat

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

EP1  The Birth of Rock
May. 19,2007
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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8.3 | en | Documentary
Synopsis

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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Cast

Julian Rhind-Tutt , Richard Wright , Noel Gallagher

Director

Sebastian Barfield

Producted By

BBC Worldwide ,

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