Seven Ages of Rock

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.

Documentary

Seven Ages of Rock

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.

Documentary

Created By: William Naylor
First Aired on: May 19, 2007
Popularity: 20.7608: 7 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: BBC Worldwide (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 7 episodes

Season 1

Aired 18 years ago

7 Episodes

Episode 1The Birth of Rock64 min
The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.
Episode 2White Light, White Heat64 min
Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.
Episode 3Blank Generation64 min
It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.
Episode 4Never Say Die64 min
Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.
Episode 5We Are the Champions64 min
In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.