Seven Ages of Rock
2007 · Documentary · 1 Season · 7 Episodes ·
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
1. The Birth of RockThe story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.
2. White Light, White HeatExploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.E33. Blank GenerationIt's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.E44. Never Say DieLooking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.E55. We Are the ChampionsIn the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.
6. Left of the DialThe contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.
7. What the World is Waiting For: Indie RockThe journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.
