Seven Ages of Rock
Season 1
2007 • 7 Episodes
Episodes
1. The Birth of Rock
May 19, 2007
The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.
2. White Light, White Heat
May 26, 2007
Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.
3. Blank Generation
June 2, 2007
It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.
4. Never Say Die
June 9, 2007
Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.
5. We Are the Champions
June 16, 2007
In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.
6. Left of the Dial
June 23, 2007
The contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.
7. What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
June 30, 2007
The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.