Series·2007·1 season

Seven Ages of Rock

Documentary

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.

Created by William Naylor

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The Birth of RockE1 · 64 min

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

White Light, White HeatE2 · 64 min

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

Blank GenerationE3 · 64 min

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

Never Say DieE4 · 64 min

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

We Are the ChampionsE5 · 64 min

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

Left of the DialE6 · 64 min

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

What the World is Waiting For: Indie RockE7 · 64 min

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

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Cast

12 credited

Julian Rhind-Tutt
Julian Rhind-TuttSelf - Narrator (voice)
John Cale
John CaleSelf
Richard Wright
Richard WrightSelf
Noel Gallagher
Noel GallagherSelf
Damon Albarn
Damon AlbarnSelf
David Fricke
David FrickeSelf
Roger Daltrey
Roger DaltreySelf
Jeff Beck
Jeff BeckSelf
David Bowie
David BowieSelf
Peter Jenner
Peter JennerSelf
Keith Richards
Keith RichardsSelf
Nick Mason
Nick MasonSelf

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