7 Ages of Rock

Season 1

About the history of rock music. It comprised six 60-minute episodes, with a final episode of 90 minutes. Each episode focused on one type of rock music, each typified by one or two artists or bands.

Where to Watch Season 1

7 Episodes

The Birth of Rock
E1
Episode 1The Birth of RockThe story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.
White Light, White Heat
E2
Episode 2White Light, White HeatExploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.
Blank Generation
E3
Episode 3Blank GenerationIt's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.
Never Say Die
E4
Episode 4Never Say DieLooking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.
We Are the Champions
E5
Episode 5We Are the ChampionsIn the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.
Left of the Dial
E6
Episode 6Left of the DialThe contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.
What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
E7
Episode 7What the World is Waiting For: Indie RockThe journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.