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Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock

2007•1h 4m•9.0/10
Documentary

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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.

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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
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Birth of Rock
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.
White Light, White Heat
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.
Left of the Dial
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.
What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
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.

Cast

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

Bryan Ferry

Bryan Ferry

Self

Ginger Baker

Ginger Baker

Self

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Self

Jack Bruce

Jack Bruce

Self

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