Rock LegendsStagione 7

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Rock Legends is documentary series that explores the careers and lives of famous rock musicians. Using interviews, archival footage, and performances, each episode reveals the story of their lives and the impact they made on popular culture.

Dove guardare Rock Legends • Stagione 7

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18 Episodi

Dusty Springfield
E1
Dusty SpringfieldHailed as Britain's 'best ever pop singer' by Rolling Stone, the English-born Dusty Springfield charted several 1960s hits, including 'Son of a Preacher Man.' Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of Dusty Springfield.
Allman Brothers
E4
Allman BrothersHistorical study of the star-crossed southern rock band The Allman Brothers.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
E5
Lynyrd SkynyrdDocumentary account of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The Kinks
E6
The KinksThe Kinks were a key part of the 1960s British Invasion, and their early hits such as "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night" paved the way for the next decade's hard rock.
The Ramones
E7
The RamonesThe history of the influential punk band Ramones and the bittersweet biographies of the Ramone 'brothers'.
The Byrds
E8
The ByrdsThe Byrds pioneer folk rock, combining traditional acoustic music with early Sixties pop; the group's signature sunny melodies, lush harmonies and ringing 12-string guitars make for some of the decade's best singles.
Yardbirds
E9
YardbirdsPioneering blues-based combo the Yardbirds introduce three of the most famous guitarists of the rock era: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page; the band's innovations pave the way for psychedelic rock, heavy metal, Southern boogie and even punk.
Cream
E10
CreamFronted by Eric Clapton, power trio Cream plays a mix of blues, rock and psychedelia while focusing on chunky riffs and fiery guitar solos; in a mere three years, the band sells 15 million records and redefines the instrumentalist's role in rock.
Joni Mitchell
E11
Joni MitchellThe life and musical career of Joni Mitchell is profiled.
Jerry Lee Lewis
E12
Jerry Lee LewisPiano-playing rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis becomes famous for his high-energy stage presence and controversial life.
The Band
E13
The BandWith its rock-ribbed, austerely precise arrangements and a catalog of songs that linked American folklore to primal myths, the Band -- four Canadians and a Southerner -- makes music that is both earthy and mystical.
Blood, Sweat & Tears
E14
Blood, Sweat & TearsGrammy-winning contemporary jazz and rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears took a hiatus from 1981-1984, but has otherwise been active since their founding in 1967.
James Taylor
E15
James TaylorSinger-songwriter James Taylor creates music that combines folk, rock and pop sensibilities, including such hit songs as "Fire and Rain" and "Shower the People."
Chuck Berry
E16
Chuck BerryInfluential rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry is known for songs including "Maybellene" and "Johnny B. Goode."
Buddy Holly
E17
Buddy HollyWith his signature vocal hiccup and hits like "That'll Be the Day," "Rave On," "Peggy Sue" and "Not Fade Away," Buddy Holly was a rock 'n' roll pioneer, as well as one of the genre's first great singer-songwriters.
Ray Charles
E18
Ray CharlesBlind musician Ray Charles was a pioneer of soul music, integrating rhythm and blues, gospel, pop and country to create hits like "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind."
Aretha Franklin
E19
Aretha FranklinMultiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin is known for hits such as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."
Run DMC
E20
Run DMCFounded in 1981 in Queens, N.Y., Grammy-nominated hip-hop trio Run-DMC help usher in the genre's increasing popularity in the 1980s.