Season 1

(2007)
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Episodes 7

1 The Birth of Rock

May 19, 2007

1h 4m

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

1h 4m

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

3 Blank Generation

June 2, 2007

1h 4m

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

4 Never Say Die

June 9, 2007

1h 4m

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

5 We Are the Champions

June 16, 2007

1h 4m

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

6 Left of the Dial

June 23, 2007

1h 4m

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

1h 4m

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

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