Seven Ages of Rock - Season 1

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The Birth of Rock

1 - The Birth of Rock

Air Date: May 19, 2007

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

White Light, White Heat

2 - White Light, White Heat

Air Date: May 26, 2007

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

Blank Generation

3 - Blank Generation

Air Date: June 2, 2007

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

Never Say Die

4 - Never Say Die

Air Date: June 9, 2007

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

We Are the Champions

5 - We Are the Champions

Air Date: June 16, 2007

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

Left of the Dial

6 - Left of the Dial

Air Date: June 23, 2007

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

What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

7 - What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

Air Date: June 30, 2007

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