S01E01 The Birth of Rock
The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.
Seven Ages of Rock
S01E04: Never Say Die
Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.
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.
Episodes
S01E02 White Light, White Heat
Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.
S01E03 Blank Generation
It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.
S01E05 We Are the Champions
In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.
S01E06 Left of the Dial
The contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.
S01E07 What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.
Cast
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Self - Narrator (voice)
John Cale
Self
Richard Wright
Self
Noel Gallagher
Self
Damon Albarn
Self
David Fricke
Self
Roger Daltrey
Self
Jeff Beck
Self
David Bowie
Self
Peter Jenner
Self
Keith Richards
Self
Nick Mason
Self
