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Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock

★ 9.2/10•2007•1h 4m•Documentary
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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.

Robert Murphy · Director

Anna Gravelle · Director

Francis Whately · Director

Alastair Laurence · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 4m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 19, 2007

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Birth of RockE164m

The Birth of Rock

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

May 19, 2007

Episode 2 - White Light, White HeatE264m

White Light, White Heat

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

May 26, 2007

E364m

Blank Generation

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

Jun 2, 2007

E464m

Never Say Die

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

Jun 9, 2007

E564m

We Are the Champions

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

Jun 16, 2007

Episode 6 - Left of the DialE664m

Left of the Dial

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

Jun 23, 2007

Episode 7 - What the World is Waiting For: Indie RockE764m

What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

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

Jun 30, 2007

Actors

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Self - Narrator (voice)

John Cale

John Cale

Self

Richard Wright

Richard Wright

Self

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher

Self

Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn

Self

David Fricke

Self

Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey

Self

Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck

Self

David Bowie

David Bowie

Self

Peter Jenner

Self

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Self

Nick Mason

Nick Mason

Self

Lou Reed

Lou Reed

Self

David Gilmour

David Gilmour

Self

Roger Waters

Roger Waters

Self

Phil Manzanera

Phil Manzanera

Self

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