
Seven Ages of Rock
2007•1h 4m•9.0/10
Documentary
Ratings
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9.0/10(8)
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.
Production
BBC Worldwide
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
May 19, 2007
Last Aired
June 30, 2007
Networks
BBC Two
Created By
William Naylor
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
The Birth of Rock
Air date: 2007-05-19
The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.

E2
White Light, White Heat
Air date: 2007-05-26
Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.
E3
Blank Generation
Air date: 2007-06-02
It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.
E4
Never Say Die
Air date: 2007-06-09
Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.
E5
We Are the Champions
Air date: 2007-06-16
In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.

E6
Left of the Dial
Air date: 2007-06-23
The contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.

E7
What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
Air date: 2007-06-30
The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.








































